1.0 OBJECTIVE
To lay
down the procedure for Disposal of Microbiology Waste.
2.0
SCOPE
This
SOP shall be applicable for disposal of Microbiology Waste
in Microbiology Lab.
3.0
RESPONSIBILITY
3.1
Microbiologist shall be responsible for the
preparation and execution of this SOP
3.2
Manager QC and Manager QA shall be responsible for the checking and approval of this
SOP.
4.0
ACCOUNTABILITY
Manager QC
5.0
PROCEDURE
5.1
Prepare 5.0 % (v/v) Dettol/teepol
solution as per requirement.
5.2 After completion of the
test, glasswares containing used culture media shall be autoclaved at 121° C,
15lbs pressure for 30 minutes.
5.3 Media shall be remove
from the plate with the help of a spatula, and dip it in Dettol/teepol solution in a bucket
for 1 hour.
5.4 The autoclaved media,
microbial culture shall be discarded in the incineration pit.
5.5 Ensure the sufficient
quantity of 5% Dettol/teepol solution in another bucket and all Petri- dishes/glassware
shall be dipped in it for overnight.
5.6 All the empty Petri dishes/glasswares
shall be removed from the 5.0 % Dettol/teepol solution and thoroughly rinse with
tap water followed by purified water and dry it in an oven at 180° C for 30 minutes.
5.7
Bucket shall be a wash
again and clean with using 2 % Teepol solution with water.
5.8
Validation process for autoclaving of used media:
5.8.1
Validation of autoclaving process
shall be done at least once a month for used media.
5.8.2
Validation process shall be done as
per Annexure I.
6.0
REFERENCES
Not
applicable
7.0
ANNEXURE
Annexure No. |
Title of the Annexure |
Format No. |
Annexure I |
Validation Record of Disposed Media |
F…………………… |
8.0
ABBREVIATIONS :
SOP : Standard Operating
Procedure
QCD : Quality Control Department
GEN : General
Dept. : Department
QC : Quality Control
QA : Quality Assurance
QCD : Quality Control Department
No. : Number
Lab. : Laboratory
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