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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat do I need to know about lab safety?<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Identify a \u201clab bench\u201d where all laboratory activities will be performed. We recommend that your lab bench be located close to a kitchen or bathroom. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after any laboratory activity. Scalpels are used in dissection activities and require special handling and disposal. Remember to never cut toward your hand and fingers holding the specimen and cut in a downward motion using steady, even pressure. Use these materials in a well-ventilated area, such as a room with open windows, a garage, or a bathroom or kitchen with an external vent fan. Wash your lab bench with soap and water after the activity. Wash all non-disposable laboratory plastic ware and pipets with soap and water after the activity. Put all laboratory equipment, materials, and chemicals back into the proper Carolina Distance Learning Kit box for storage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>What is included in this dissection kit?<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This kit is comprised of vacuum-packed specimens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- a cow eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sheep brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- pig kidney<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sheep heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a fetal pig.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each dissection kit contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- a resealable bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- an absorbent pad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- disposable gloves (latex free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a dissection mat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a disposable foam dissection tray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The fetal pig dissection has an additional 6 rubber bands and cotton twine. A scalpel, wooden probe, scissors, T-pins, and forceps are also included to assist in the dissection. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>What is not included but required for the dissection?<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will also need to have paper towels, 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or other non-bleach disinfectant, pipe cleaners or straws of varying colors (optional, for heart dissection), hand lens (optional, for close examination of tissues), and a digital camera or mobile device capable of taking digital photos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>What are Vacuum-packed specimens?<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are packaged in vacuum-sealed, triple-layered, plastic barrier bags with either one or many specimens per bag. One-per-bag packaging is ideal for convenience (so that individual students or teams can easily rebag and keep track of their specimen over a few days of dissection). After opening, vacuum-packed specimens can be stored by returning them to the original shipping bag, folding the top down and securing with binder clips, and then placing the bag in a separate resealable bag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>Do I need to refrigerate my specimens for long-term storage?<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. Specimens can be kept at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and in their original packaging. If the original packaging has been opened or discarded, repackage the specimens in a sealable bag or pail. We recommend storing them out of reach of children and animals, as these materials are not safe for consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Identify a \u201clab bench\u201d where all laboratory activities will be performed. We recommend that your lab bench be located close to a kitchen or bathroom. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after any laboratory activity. Scalpels are used in dissection activities and require special handling and disposal. Remember to never cut toward your hand and fingers holding the specimen and cut in a downward motion using steady, even pressure. Use these materials in a well-ventilated area, such as a room with open windows, a garage, or a bathroom or kitchen with an external vent fan. Wash your lab bench with soap and water after the activity. Wash all non-disposable laboratory plastic ware and pipets with soap and water after the activity. Put all laboratory equipment, materials, and chemicals back into the proper Carolina Distance Learning Kit box for storage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
What is included in this dissection kit?<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This kit is comprised of vacuum-packed specimens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- a cow eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sheep brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- pig kidney<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sheep heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a fetal pig.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each dissection kit contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- a resealable bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- an absorbent pad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- disposable gloves (latex free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a dissection mat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a disposable foam dissection tray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The fetal pig dissection has an additional 6 rubber bands and cotton twine. A scalpel, wooden probe, scissors, T-pins, and forceps are also included to assist in the dissection. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>What is not included but required for the dissection?<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will also need to have paper towels, 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or other non-bleach disinfectant, pipe cleaners or straws of varying colors (optional, for heart dissection), hand lens (optional, for close examination of tissues), and a digital camera or mobile device capable of taking digital photos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>What are Vacuum-packed specimens?<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are packaged in vacuum-sealed, triple-layered, plastic barrier bags with either one or many specimens per bag. One-per-bag packaging is ideal for convenience (so that individual students or teams can easily rebag and keep track of their specimen over a few days of dissection). After opening, vacuum-packed specimens can be stored by returning them to the original shipping bag, folding the top down and securing with binder clips, and then placing the bag in a separate resealable bag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>Do I need to refrigerate my specimens for long-term storage?<\/h2><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. Specimens can be kept at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and in their original packaging. If the original packaging has been opened or discarded, repackage the specimens in a sealable bag or pail. We recommend storing them out of reach of children and animals, as these materials are not safe for consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This kit is comprised of vacuum-packed specimens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- a cow eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sheep brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- pig kidney<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sheep heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a fetal pig.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each dissection kit contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- a resealable bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- an absorbent pad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- disposable gloves (latex free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a dissection mat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a disposable foam dissection tray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The fetal pig dissection has an additional 6 rubber bands and cotton twine. A scalpel, wooden probe, scissors, T-pins, and forceps are also included to assist in the dissection. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>What is not included but required for the dissection?<\/h2><\/a>
\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will also need to have paper towels, 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or other non-bleach disinfectant, pipe cleaners or straws of varying colors (optional, for heart dissection), hand lens (optional, for close examination of tissues), and a digital camera or mobile device capable of taking digital photos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>What are Vacuum-packed specimens?<\/h2><\/a>
\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are packaged in vacuum-sealed, triple-layered, plastic barrier bags with either one or many specimens per bag. One-per-bag packaging is ideal for convenience (so that individual students or teams can easily rebag and keep track of their specimen over a few days of dissection). After opening, vacuum-packed specimens can be stored by returning them to the original shipping bag, folding the top down and securing with binder clips, and then placing the bag in a separate resealable bag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span><\/span>Do I need to refrigerate my specimens for long-term storage?<\/h2><\/a>
\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. Specimens can be kept at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and in their original packaging. If the original packaging has been opened or discarded, repackage the specimens in a sealable bag or pail. We recommend storing them out of reach of children and animals, as these materials are not safe for consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n