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Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) The BMBL describes the combinations of standard and special microbiological practices, safety equipment, and facilities constituting Biosafety Levels 1-4, which are recommended for work with a variety of infectious agents in various laboratory settings. The advisory recommendations are intended to provide a voluntary guide or code of practices as well as goals for upgrading operations. They are also offered as a guide and reference in the construction of new laboratory facilities and in the renovation of existing facilities. Go to Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) Comparative Analysis of the Fourth and Fifth Editions of BMBL (PDF 874KB)	Change Text Size: A A A Print This Page
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