What are the common instruments needed in a microbiology laboratory?

Microbiology laboratory is mainly used for microbial purification, separation, proliferation and identification of microorganisms in a sterile environment, the requirements of the sterile environment is very high. Then the microbiology laboratory needs to use the following instruments and equipment.

A, aseptic room

Aseptic room is the core part of the laboratory, mainly for the protection of samples, to ensure the accuracy of the results of the experiment and the safety of personnel.

Two, ultra-clean bench

Microbial culture are in a specific medium for sterile culture, then the sterile culture must be ultra-clean bench to provide a sterile working environment. The main use of the ultra-clean bench is the inoculation of microorganisms and the handling of aseptic operation.

Three, high-pressure steam sterilizer

High-pressure steam sterilizer is a closed, can withstand a certain pressure of the double metal pot. Generally in the aseptic operation before the need to operate the vessels, media, etc. in the autoclave sterilization pot for extinction before use.

Four, incubator

Incubator is mainly used for laboratory microbial culture, to provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms. Incubator has the following types:

1, general incubator

2, biochemical incubator

3, constant temperature and humidity box

4, anaerobic incubator

5, balance

Balance is used to accurately weigh various types of reagents and pharmaceutical equipment. Commonly used in the laboratory is an electronic balance.

Six, microwave ovens / electric oven

The main role is used for rapid heating of solutions, microorganisms, solid media heating and dissolution.

Seven, shaker

Shaker, also known as shaker, it is the culture of aerobic microorganisms small test equipment or as a seed to expand the culture.

Eight, refrigerator

Refrigerator is the laboratory to save the reagents and samples of essential equipment. Microbiology experiments used in some of the requirements of the reagents is 4 degrees to save, some requirements are negative 20 degrees to save, the laboratory staff must look at the reagent preservation conditions, placed in the appropriate temperature to save.

Nine, microscope

Microorganisms are tiny, must use a microscope to observe their individual form and cell structure. Therefore, in microbiology research, microscope has become an indispensable tool.

Ten, biological safety cabinets

Microbiology experiments involving some of the reagents and samples of microorganisms some of which are toxic, for the operator to do more harm. In order to prevent harmful de suspension

XI, colony counter

Colony counter can help the operator to count the number of colonies. By magnifying, photographing, counting and other ways to accurately obtain the number of colonies. Some high-performance colony counters can also be directly connected to the computer to complete the automatic counting operation, convenient and fast counting.

Twelve, spectrophotometer

Spectrophotometer is used in microbiological tests to determine the concentration of microbial suspensions, you can correctly select the appropriate incubation time.

Thirteen, centrifuge

Centrifuge is used to collect microbial organisms as well as other sediments. There are freezing centrifuge and room temperature centrifuge.

XIV, liquid nitrogen tank

Liquid nitrogen tanks are filled with liquid nitrogen, which can be used in microbiology laboratories for the long-term preservation of each strain.