How to properly dispose of a COVID ATK test kit without contamination.
During the ongoing COVID -19 outbreak, using an ATK or Antigen Test Kit to test for COVID-19 by yourself is another way to reduce anxiety and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the beginning.
But even though many people have used or are used to using the COVID-19 ATK test kit, some people may not know how to properly dispose of or dispose of the used ATK test kit. Improper disposal of the used ATK test kit may risk spreading the disease to a wider area unintentionally later.
How to properly dispose of a COVID-19 ATK test kit
Separate waste into 2 types
Separate uncontaminated waste from contaminated waste.
- Uncontaminated waste includes waste that is not contaminated with nasal mucus, saliva, or other secretions, such as test kit instructions and packaging boxes.
- Contaminated waste: Waste contaminated with mucus, saliva or secretions, such as test cartridges or strips, reagent tubes, swabs, dropper caps, are considered high-risk waste and must be handled separately from general waste.
In cases where the area or community has a system for collecting infectious waste
- Collect infectious waste daily and put it in two layers of garbage bags (red bags).
- First layer of bag, seal the mouth of the bag tightly with a string. Then spray the mouth of the bag with a disinfectant, such as 70% alcohol or bleach (e.g. bleach).
- Put another layer of garbage bags on top, tie the เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย bag tightly with a string, and spray the bag mouth with disinfectant again.
- Take it to a designated waste disposal point.
- Coordinate with local agencies to collect and dispose of infectious waste properly.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or alcohol gel immediately.
In cases where an area or community does not have a system for collecting infectious waste
- Collect infectious waste daily and put it in 2 layers of general waste bags.
- The first layer of bags containing infectious waste should be filled with a disinfectant. Such as 70% alcohol or bleach, to destroy germs.
- Tie the bag tightly with a string and spray the bag opening with disinfectant.
- Put another layer of garbage bags on top, tie the bag tightly with a string, and spray the bag mouth with disinfectant again.
- Disinfected waste should be coordinated and delivered to the local administrative organization to be disposed of as general waste.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or alcohol gel immediately.