Vinyl, or PVC plastic dominates the disposable glove market. Vinyl is widely known as the ‘poison plastic’ because it creates toxic chemical hazards across its lifecycle, including dangerous chemical additives that leach out of the plastic. Can you handle meat with vinyl gloves? Vinyl gloves are often seen in aRead More →

Before your procedure: Your healthcare provider will tell you how to prepare. Arrange to have someone drive you home after the procedure. Tell your provider if you have had a sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, or colonoscopy before and when it was done. Tell your provider about all medicines you currently take.Read More →

Label a clean slide with the initials of the organism. Using a loop, place one to two loops of water on center of slide. With a sterile loop, touch the entire loop to the culture and emulsify the cells in water on Slide. Allow all slides to air-dry completely. WhatRead More →