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Appendix A: List of Symbols, Page A—1
Appendix A: List of Symbols
Symbols Used With This System
The following table explains the symbols used on the Hematek Slide Stainer, on the Stain
Pak, and in this document.
Symbol Description
This symbol alerts you to a potential biohazard.
All products or objects that come in contact with
human or animal body fluids should be handled,
before and after cleaning, as if capable of
transmitting infectious diseases. Wear facial
protection, gloves, and protective clothing.
The operator should follow the recommendations
to prevent the transmission of infectious agents in
health-care settings as recommended for
potentially infectious specimens in
Protection of
Laboratory Workers from Infectious Disease
Transmitted by Blood, Body Fluids, and Tissue,
2d edition; Approved Guideline (1997)
Document
M29-A, National Committee for Clinical
Laboratory Standards (NCCLS). This document
contains complete information on user protection
and it can be used as reference material for
instructions on laboratory safety.
These symbols are used for both Warning and
Cautions.
A
warning indicates the risk of personal injury or
loss of life.
A
caution indicates the possibility of loss of data
or damage to or destruction of equipment.
This symbol indicates that the content of the
package is toxic.
This symbol indicates that the content of the
package is flammable.
This is the symbol for the On/off position
indicator for the power switch
This is the symbol for the prime position of the
stainer operating lever.