Golden Nematode Program Manual - Phytosanitary Resources

Procedures: Laboratory, Rack Room, and Wash Room
Laboratory Sample Reading
5. Prepare a label using a ballpoint pen or thin permanent marker
to write the collection number, sample bag number, number of
suspected golden nematode cysts found in the individual sample,
and your initials. See the example in Figure 2-4-18 below.
FIGURE 2-4-18 Example of Vial Label
DEM-01 is the collection number; Bag 3 is the sample bag
number; 1 is the number of suspect golden nematode cysts in
the vial; and AD are the initials.
6. Attach the label to the sample vial and cover the label with
scotch tape.
7. Keep all sample vials from the collection together (do not mix
collections).
8. Go to the Golden Nematode Laboratory Sample Processing Daily
sheet, locate the BEAKER NO. (cysts were in) and record under
COLL. NO. the number of cysts found.
9. Give the vial collection to the Laboratory Leader.
10. When cysts are found, then at the end of the collection clean and
thoroughly sanitize all laboratory equipment, sinks, and
countertops before starting a new collection.
2-4-30 Golden Nematode Program Manual 11/2007-01
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