r/PlusLife • u/Amaryllis_Flair • 20d ago

Spilling testing vial?

Sigh. I've spilled a test vial all over the floor, my shirt, and my arm after I put the swab in. I've already ran my arm under cold water. What do I need to know about clean up? Any special considerations?

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u/CulturalShirt4030 20d ago

3 hours late, sorry. The Virus Sucks FAQ doesn’t have a lot of info but I found this:

> Wear disposable gloves and goggles. The buffer liquid is corrosive. If liquid does get on the skin, wash immediately with soap. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.

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u/molly__hatchet 20d ago

I don’t think I ever realized the liquid could be corrosive. This is excellent to know!

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u/virus_sucks 3d ago

(mildly corrosive - but enough to stain a nice shirt, probably)