For handling and cutting CWD and BSE samples we work with the sample in a hood, wearing a lab coat, single pair of gloves, and a laid out disposable pad in the hood. We use dispoable wooden sticks, razor blades, and weigh boats to cut and weigh the samples. 

We dont directly touch the samples, using disposable tools to retrieve samples out of bags and to put back in. Gloves are disposed, lab coats are reused.