Hazardous drugs wipe sampling
Healthcare workers who prepare, administer, or work near hazardous drugs may be exposed to these agents in their workplace. Regular surface sampling is key to ensuring a safe environment for healthcare workers handling hazardous drugs. By monitoring contamination levels every 6 months or after major changes, facilities can quickly identify and address hotspots to minimize exposure risks. Stay safe and follow NAPRA and USP standards!
Surface sampling kit
Surface sampling for chemotherapy residue is essential in healthcare settings to protect workers from hazardous exposure. While both qualitative and quantitative methods are useful, quantitative sampling offers clear advantages in this area.
What’s included
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Groups of drugs
Choose the group of detection that suits your needs
Group 1F
- fluorouracil
Group 1M
- methotrexate
Group 2
- cytarabine
- dacarbazine
- DOXOrubicin
- epirubicin
- gemcitabine
- melphalan
Group 3
- cyclophosphamide
- DOCEtaxel
- etoposide
- ifosfamide
- irinotecan
- methotrexate
- PACLitaxel
- PEMEtrexed
- topotecan
- vinBLAStine
- vinCRIStine
Group 4
- CISplatin,
- oxaliplatin
- CARBOplatin
Group 5
- All hazardous drugs
- in categories 1 to 4
What are the objectives of performing hazardous drug surface sampling ?
Ensure you meet all regulatory compliance standards.
According to USP 800 and The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), it is advised that employers establish a medical surveillance program to ensure the safety of employees handling hazardous drugs, which includes conducting wipe sampling every six months.
This guideline emphasizes the importance of utilizing historical data and continuous monitoring of environmental risks to evaluate the potential exposure of employees to hazardous drugs.
What areas can be sampled?
Flat and uneven surfaces
Biological Safety Cabinet , Carts, Countertop, Floor
Receiving area, Shelves, door handles
What is included in the sampling kit?
All the items required to perform the sampling by the facility and a detailed sampling procedure:
A) Plastic tubes and caps
B) Trays (in which the plastic tubes are inserted)
C) Sterile water plastic ampoules (3mL)
D) Return parcel with prepaid label
E) Adhesive labels
F) Filter papers
G) Templates
When and how will I obtain the results?
The results will be available on our web-based platform, QUESS-Control, within 3 weeks. Contact us for expedited or rush orders. Results are expressed in ng/cm2 and includes pharmacy experts recommandation.