Golden Nematode Program Manual - Phytosanitary Resources

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Procedures
Golden Nematode
Program Manual
1
Laboratory, Rack Room, and Wash
Room
Contents
Introduction page 2-4-1
Work Unit page 2-4-2
Rack Room page 2-4-2
Step 1: Unload the Vehicles page 2-4-3
Step 2: Disinfect and Restock Transport Vehicles page 2-4-4
Step 3: Allow the Samples to Dry page 2-4-5
Step 4: Gather a Sample Collection from the Rack Room page 2-4-7
Sample Wash Room page 2-4-10
Step 1: Gather Materials for Sample Washing page 2-4-10
Step 2: Prepare the Cleaning Solution page 2-4-11
Step 3: Wash Hands and Wear Proper Attire page 2-4-11
Step 4: Prepare Sample Bags and Beakers for Sample Washing page 2-4-13
Step 5: Wash the Mineral Soil Samples page 2-4-15
Step 6: Wash the Muck Soil Samples page 2-4-18
Step 7: Place Beakers on Laboratory Counter page 2-4-20
Step 8: Clean and Disinfect the Sample Washroom page 2-4-21
Laboratory Sample Reading page 2-4-22
Step 1: Set Up the Sample Reading Station page 2-4-23
Step 2: Set Up the Golden Nematode Cyst Station page 2-4-24
Step 3: Prepare for Sample Reading page 2-4-25
Step 4: Read the Samples page 2-4-27
Step 5: Remove Cysts page 2-4-29
Golden Nematode Cyst Identification page 2-4-31
Record of Infestation Folder page 2-4-32
Introduction
The Laboratory, Rack Room, Wash Room section provides the work unit
procedures for unloading and stacking soil sample bags, washing the
soil samples, examining the samples, and preparing suspect cysts for
positive identification.
11/2007-01 Golden Nematode Program Manual 2-4-1
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