1. What is Sterilization? The process which destroys all the forms of microbial life including Fungus,Viruses & viable cells of micro-organisms along with their spores by using Chemical as well as Physical methods is called sterilization. There are major 2 methods of sterilizationas: 1. Physical method a) Heating Dry heat sterilization:160°C-180°C for 1.5hrs For…
Decontamination of media plates in microbiology is crucial to prevent contamination from unwanted microorganisms that could interfere with the intended experiments or analyses. Decontamination is a process that removes or destroys contamination from objects so they are safe to handle, use, or discard. In microbiology, decontamination is necessary to prevent contamination of cultured organisms. …
Microbiological contamination control is the process of preventing the introduction of infectious materials like bacteria, yeast, mold, fungi, viruses, prions, and protozoa. The three standard options for contamination control are: prevention, cleaning, and monitoring. Contamination Control in Lab To Avoid Contamination in Microbiology Lab By implementing these practices consistently, microbiology labs…
1. Preparing the media: The first step is to prepare the media, which involves selecting the appropriate growth media, sterilizing it, and ensuring it is properly mixed and free from contamination. 2. Filling equipment preparation: The ampule line and filling equipment need to be properly cleaned and sterilized before the fill process begins. This…
