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MSL974035
Prepare tissue or cell cultures

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Observation Checklist

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Identify hazards and workplace controls associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and equipment 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Address hazards and incidents as they arise in accordance with workplace procedures 
Maintain a chain of custody, traceable to the worker, for all cells and tissues 
Select and confirm media specifications and processes and methods 
Prepare culture media to suit the application 
Sterilise culture media and check for sterility 
Perform quality control checks to ensure that culture media is fit for purpose 
Store culture media in accordance with specifications 
Select tissue or cell sample to optimise growth and prepare it for culture 
Add specified growth agents and/or nutrients 
Inoculate culture medium using aseptic techniques 
Incubate culture in specified conditions 
Monitor growth of culture and record appearance and characteristics 
Identify expected cell types and recognise normal and abnormal cells 
Report presence or absence of contamination 
Subculture the culture to continue the cell line 
Dispose of biohazardous and other laboratory waste safely 
Maintain accurate records of batches of media 
Complete records of tissue cultures so that they are retrievable, legible and accurate 
Complete records in accordance with workplace and legal requirements 

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