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HT Histotechnician

Category - Laboratory Operations

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Roger understands that when dealing with lung tissue that may be infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, he must apply which of the following biosafety levels to adequately protect himself and the environment?
  1. BSL - 4
  2. BSL - 3
  3. BSL - 2
  4. BSL - 1
Explanation
Answer: B - BSL - 3
When dealing with specimens that might be infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, such as in the case of lung tissues, biosafety level 3 must be applied appropriately to ensure effective containment of the pathogen and avoid widespread contamination inside the laboratory. All the other biosafety levels address other pathogens depending on their virulence and potential for widespread contamination.
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