Moving on Up: Upgrading from an ABSL2 to ABSL3 Facility

Renewed interest in bioterrorism-related research has resulted in the need for more ABSL3/4 facilities. In some cases, money has been available to build new facilities, but more often institutions are faced with retrofitting existing facilities to meet the higher containment standards. The author di...

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Published in:Lab animal 2004-11, Vol.33 (10), p.30-34
Main Author: Hitt, Nancy D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal Husbandry
Animal Models
Animals
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Containment of Biohazards
Facility Design and Construction
Humans
Laboratories
Life Sciences
Planning Techniques
resource
Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science
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Summary:Renewed interest in bioterrorism-related research has resulted in the need for more ABSL3/4 facilities. In some cases, money has been available to build new facilities, but more often institutions are faced with retrofitting existing facilities to meet the higher containment standards. The author discusses several factors that must be addressed before beginning this type of renovation project.
ISSN:0093-7355
1548-4475
DOI:10.1038/laban1104-30