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As necessary, specimens will be examined for adequate preservation <br /> and 10% neutral buffered formalin added. Patient case identifying <br /> labels will remain intact on the outside of the containers. <br /> b. Large, unfixed anatomical/pathological specimens will be stored <br /> refrigerated in two, individually-sealed biohazard bags within the <br /> Autopsy Room until the case has been examined and reported out by <br /> the Pathologist. Patient case identifying labels will remain <br /> intact on the external surface of the outermost bag. <br /> c. Accumulated anatomical/pathological specimens will be processed <br /> for disposal once the case(s) is/are completed. <br /> d. Fixed specimens will be separated from the containers and drained <br /> of excess formalin. The combined tissue waste will be placed in <br /> two, individually-sealed biohazard bags. The bagged waste will <br /> then be packaged in a box and securely sealed. Similarly, large, <br /> unfixed, double-bagged anatomical/pathological specimens will be <br /> packaged in a box and securely sealed. <br /> e. Fixed tissue waste will be stored at room temperature in the <br /> designated area and unfixed tissue waste will be stored refriger- <br /> ated prior to final disposition. <br /> f. The exterior of the tissue waste package will be clearly and <br /> distinctly labeled with the following information: <br /> Description of Contents: "Fixed/Unfixed Human Tissue Waste" <br /> c Warning/Precautions: "Potential Biohazard" <br /> Storage: "Room Temperature/Refrigeration" <br /> Current Date: "Today's Date" <br /> Waste Disposal Record Book Box Number: 11 <br /> Disposition: "Incineration" <br /> Responsible Party: "Dameron Hospital Pathology Department" <br /> g. The complete tissue waste package will be transported to the <br /> Autopsy Room to await pickup. <br /> h. Accumulated tissue waste for disposal by destruction (incinera- <br /> tion) will be removed from hospital premises on a predetermined <br /> schedule by a contracted service. Only boxed items will be <br /> transported for disposal . <br /> i. At the time of pickup, a department representative will sign and <br /> obtain a copy of the "Hazardous Waste Hauling Record and <br /> Certificate of Destruction." A file of these documents will be <br /> maintained in the Histopathology laboratory. <br /> Section: 1.315 Page 4 of 5 <br />