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Table 5 Status of biosafety operation

From: Malaria diagnostic capacity in health facilities in Ethiopia

Description of biosafety operation

Yes, observed

Available but do not use

Not available

People in laboratory wear protective gloves

83 (68%)

12 (10%)

22 (18%)

People in laboratory wear protective coats

91 (75%)

8 (7%)

16 (13%)

Hand washing facility in laboratory

65 (53%)

4 (3%)

46 (38%)

Disinfectants/decontaminants use

81 (66%)

3 (2%)

30 (25%)

Antiseptic use

86 (70%)

3 (2%)

24 (20%)