Application status investigation of key protective equipment in biosafety level 2 laboratories in Jiangsu and Zhejiang

Hu Zhuping, Xie Jingxin, Zhang Jing, Liu Xuemin, Liu Chengjun,Tao Baicheng, Liu Dong, Wang Shenyu and Lü Jing

2020.05.21

Presents the basic information of the survey samples. In terms of equipment brand, type and use effect, analyses the application status of key protective equipment (including protective masks, biological safety cabinets, pressure steam sterilizers, ventilation and air conditioning systems) in the biosafety level 2 laboratories. The results show that the key protective equipment of China’s biosafety level 2 laboratories has basically been localized, and the results are basically satisfactory. Among the negative pressure biosafety level 2 laboratories, respiratory disease laboratories account for the highest proportion, at 34%; followed by special laboratories such as gene amplification laboratories and AIDS screening laboratories, at 31%.