Accidental contamination from pathogenic lab sampling and testing is always a possibility, and is a critical reason for both in-house and third-party labs to create and follow biosafety plans specific to their operations. A lab’s biosafety plan should include handling of samples, lab access, and employee training and safety procedures, based on the CDC guidance document, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL).
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