When using a laminar flow hood as a component of aseptic technique to compound sterile products, which of the following is necessary?
A)Compounding must be done at least 6 inches inside the horizontal laminar flow hood
B)Compounding must be done at least 3 inches away from the side walls of the horizontal laminar flow hood
C)The laminar flow hood must be used in a certified clean room, with a maximum of 10,000 particles per cubic meter in the air
D)All of the above

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All of the above conditions are necessary when using a laminar flow hood as a component of aseptic technique to compound sterile products. When compounding, all supplies must be used at least 3 inches away from the side walls and 6 inches from the front of a horizontal laminar flow hood. The laminar flow hood must be used in a clean room or clean area of the pharmacy, with a maximum of 10,000 particles per cubic meter, as directed by the International Standards Organization (ISO).

When Using a Laminar Flow Hood as a Component of Aseptic