Clarification of HIV and HBV research and clinical laboratories.

This is an OSHA interpretation letter responding to a query about the Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030. It explains that paragraph 1910.1030(e) applies to research laboratories and production facilities, and that a facility testing diagnostic equipment with unconcentrated clinical specimens falls under the clinical/diagnostic laboratory category, so biological safety cabinets…