What happens to bioagents when research on them at the laboratory is complete?
When research on bioagents is complete, they will be destroyed. The RBL design provides that everything leaving the laboratory (air, water, tools, and clothing) would be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized to prevent any infectious materials release. This preventative design includes provisions for necessary disinfection and cleaning facilities. All areas in which hazardous microbes are present would be rigorously and routinely cleaned to protect workers, as well as to avoid cross-contamination that could affect research results.
