Cytostatics
Cytostatic drugs are a group of drugs that are mainly used as a treatment for various cancer diseases. All waste from a cytostatic laboratory, e.g. solutions and consumables such as protective clothing, gloves, syringes and cannulas are classified as hazardous waste.
Solutions containing cytostatics, cytostatic drugs in original packaging or ready-to-use solutions should be placed in laboratory waste containers.
Consumables that are contaminated with cytostatics are first placed in sealable plastic bags before being placed in laboratory waste containers. Cutting/stabbing wastes such as needles and syringes should be placed in puncture-proof containers.
The laboratory waste container caps must be hermetically sealed (makes a click sound when properly closed). Plastic bags in waste cartons must be sealed with cable ties/equivalent. Laboratory waste containers should be clean on the outside and broken containers must not be used.
The laboratory waste containers for cytostatics should be labeled with:
- Name and phone number of the person responsible for the waste
- Delivering department and/or unit
- Cytostatics and specify which type