Poor hand hygiene can lead to several risks, including: - Contamination of Specimens: Introducing microorganisms or foreign substances into tissue samples can alter the histological analysis. - Inaccurate Results: Contaminated samples might yield false positives or negatives, leading to incorrect diagnoses or research outcomes. - Health Hazards: Exposure to biohazardous materials, such as infectious agents or toxic chemicals, poses significant health risks to lab personnel.
