These errors may result in lost samples and damaged equipment as well as a risk to you the lab user and your lab. This partial checklist is submitted for your convenience and if appropriate should be included in your lab's Chemical Hygiene Plan, possibly in the Special Procedures section.
Protocol calls for centrifugation.
The following are suggested steps. This is important because up to 600,000 G forces may be generated during the centrifugation procedure. Insure you are using the appropriate level of containment. Avoid overfilling of tubes and bottles. Insure rotor is properly seated on drive hub.