Question
Blood bags are disposed of in which color-coded biomedical waste disposal bag?
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Yellow bag
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| B. |
Black bag
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| C. |
Red bag
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| D. |
White bag
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » C
Explanation
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Red bag is used for contaminated recyclable plastic waste.
Includes:
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- Blood bags
- IV sets, catheters, tubing
- Syringes (without needles), gloves
Treatment: Autoclaving/microwaving/chemical disinfection followed by shredding and recycling
Therefore, blood bags are disposed of in the red bag.
Explanation of Other Options:
A. Yellow bag
- Used for highly infectious non-recyclable waste
- Examples: anatomical waste, microbiological cultures, soiled dressings
- Blood bags are recyclable plastics, so not placed here
B. Black bag
- Used for general non-hazardous waste (obsolete in BMW 2016 rules)
- Not used for biomedical infectious waste
D. White bag (Translucent puncture-proof container)
- Used for sharps
- Examples: needles, scalpels, blades
- Blood bags are not sharps