[Biological fluid-related accidents amongst professionals working in clinical laboratories in Maracaibo, Venezuela].

Objective: Determining the occupational exposure to biological fluids of medical technicians working in public clinical laboratories caused by accidental percutaneous contact, associated factors and compliance with post-exposure biological measures.

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 156 medical technicians assigned to clinical laboratories in the metropolitan area of Zulia state in Venezuela.