The field of microbiology is intriguing. You may discover more about how our bodies function there. To replicate skin and other body parts, some biologists use cells from the umbilical cord. In other words, the creation of humans can be (almost) entirely explained by this science. But what tools are employed in a microbiology lab? Here are some of the most typical examples.
A Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
You might be surprised to learn that this tool was the first to be utilised for quick findings when doctors needed to identify coronavirus infections at the beginning of the epidemic. Because it could produce answers in less than 20 minutes—much faster than any other test at the time—it was widely embraced. A microbiology lab absolutely need a multi-mode microplate reader. It has the capacity to collect and analyse several samples at once. As we just discussed, it can be used to assess whether they contain any viruses, but it can also find other things like malignant cells. It is unquestionably a tool that makes life easier for biologists.
A Balance for Analysis
When you need to weigh tiny amounts, you need an analytical balance. This type of balance is used in microbiology laboratories to measure sub-milligram samples. The pans on the balance are closed to the surrounding air to protect the samples from contamination. Analytical balances can be used for various purposes, such as weighing test materials, determining density, and analyzing purity and quality control.
A Centrifuge
Almost all analyses conducted inside a biology lab use this machine. The sample is separated through rapid rotation. As a result, the denser particles descend while the other particles stay in the test tube’s middle. The biologists then continue to segregate them and accurately count each one of them. Separating cell organelles, nucleic acid, blood constituents, and isotopes are the key goals.
A Microscope
This device has long been used in laboratories. When a biologist needs to get a closer look at incredibly minuscule particles, it is still his go-to tool. It enlarges the view so that anyone is seeing it may see and understand what’s happening inside the sample. It is normal to find more than one microscope in microbiology labs because there is a wide variety of microscopes that are used for various purposes.
In these labs, there are a tonne more instruments. Since including them all in this post would be impossible, let’s wrap up this overview with a quick alphabetical list of the most significant ones that we did not already mention:
- Autoclave
- Colony Counter
- Deep Freezer
- Water Bath
- Homogenizer
- Magnetic Stirrer
- Hot plate
- Bunsen burner
- Hot air oven
- Incubator
- Laminar Air Flow/Hood
- Spectrophotometer
- Vortexer
- Water Distiller
- pH Meter
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