EQUIPMENT USED IN BACTERIOLOGY Flashcards
_____ used for the measurement of mass in the sub- milligram range.
analytical balance
are made with a measuring pan enclosed in a transparent covering that prevents smalls particles or air currents from getting collected on the pan.
Analytical balance
Measures bacterial culture media components
Always calibrated before every use
Analytical balance
An______ is a pressurized chamber
used for the process of sterilization and disinfection by combining three factors: time, pressure and steam
autoclave
Autoclave is a pressurized chamber
used for the process of sterilization and disinfection by combining three factors:
time
pressure
steam
Autoclave
• Use_____ as their sterilization agent.
steam
The basic principle of an_____ is that all the items within it come in direct contact with the steam for a particular period irrespective of the nature of the material- whether it is liquid, plastic ware, or glassware.
autoclave
• To be effective, the autoclave must reach and maintain a temperature of__ for at least ____by using saturated steam under at least____ of pressure.
121° C
15 minutes
15 psi
a standard tool used in laboratories, named after Robert Bunsen.
Bunsen burners
Bunsen burners are named after
Robert Bunsen
• It is a gas-fueled single open flame.
Bunsend burner
• It is commonly used for processes like sterilization, combustion, and heating.
In medical or microbiology laboratories, it is commonly used for micro-loop sterilization.
Bunsen Burner
• For the bacteria incinerator, sterilization is obtained by means of infrared rays.
A complete sterilization is reached between 5/8 seconds at 850°C.
Bunsen Burner
• For the_____, sterilization is obtained by means of infrared rays.
A complete sterilization is reached between_____ sec at _____ C
bacteria incinerator
5/8 seconds at 850°C.
A laboratory______ is motor-based and allows the rotation of a liquid sample resulting in the separation of the components of the mixture.
centrifuge
Separates liquid components by spinning
Centrifuge
is used to estimate the density of a liquid culture by counting the number of CFU (colony forming units) on an agar or culture plates.
colony counter
Estimates bacterial count
Colony counter
is a stand-alone appliance used in microbiology laboratories as a tabletop heating system.
hot plate
melting agar for culture media preparation
Hot plate
• It is usually used for mixing various liquid components in a mixture in a chemical or microbiology laboratory.
MAGNETIC STIRRER
• This device is used in place of other stirrers as it is noise-free and because the size of the stir bar is so tiny, there is less chance of contamination.
Magnetic stirrer
Rotating magnetic field to rotate liquid
Magnetic stirrer
A______ is an electrical device that is used for sterilization of medical equipment or samples using dry heat.
hot air oven