Lab Basics: Mini Centrifuges
Reference to this article: ConductScience, Lab Basics: Mini Centrifuges (2022). doi.org/10.55157/CS20220601 IntroductionĀ Mini centrifuges are benchtop centrifuges that aim to fulfill the centrifugation requirements of the laboratories with less storage space. These are generally employed for performing quick spin-downs and are typically designed to spin microfuge or PCR tubes. Like all other centrifuges, mini centrifuges […]
Lab Basics: Glass Bioreactors
Introduction Glass bioreactors are instruments that provide the biologically active environment to cultivate cells or tissues in a controlled environment. Aeration, agitation, pH, and temperature are all controlled within the apparatus. It converts the starting material (substrate or raw material) into a product by carrying out one or more biochemical reactions with the help of […]
Laboratory Freezers and Combos
Introduction Laboratory freezers are the refrigerated cabinets employed for storing biological samples and reagents in animal laboratories at temperatures ranging from -80oC to 10oC. Portable freezers are used to transfer biodegradable specimens; explosion-proof freezers are required to store flammable vapors, which might explode at room temperature; ultra-low temperature freezers are used to store products below […]
ESR Testing Methods
Introduction Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a measure of the rate of fall of RBCs at the bottom of a test tube when held upright in a fixed position for a specified time. Essentially, the ESR is a physical process that occurs in normal conditions but can increase in response to an altered blood suspension […]
Employee Selection in Clinical Laboratory
Employee Selection in Clinical Laboratory Over the past few decades, there have been significant changes in employee selection in clinical laboratories. The style of employee selection has evolved over the years, taking into cultural, environmental, and governmental trends. Clinical research centers aim to provide proper patient care through competent and cost-effective laboratory operations. As a […]
Conceptual Research Vs Empirical Research?
Conceptual Research Conceptual research is a technique wherein investigation is conducted by watching and analyzing already present data on a given point. Conceptual research does not include any viable tests. It is related to unique concepts or thoughts. Philosophers have long utilized conceptual research to create modern speculations or decipher existing hypotheses in a diverse […]
Competency Assessment in Clinical Laboratories
Until 1988, there was no administrative need to set up a targeted system for documenting employees’ competency in clinical laboratories. Regular performance evaluations are conducted to evaluate the performance of the clinical laboratory staff for job promotion or increase in salary. Although external proficiency testing assesses the ability to achieve the desired result for a […]
Lab Basics: Centrifuge Rotors, Inserts, and Accessories
Introduction Centrifuges are everyday instruments used in research and clinical laboratories. Different types of rotors, inserts, and accessories are combined with these centrifuges for various applications. Since these rotors and inserts are a significant investment for labs, they must be carefully selected to ensure precise experimental outcomes. Centrifuge rotors can be divided into fixed-angle rotors, […]
Lab Basics: Benchtop Centrifuges
Introduction Benchtop centrifuges are the equipment utilized in laboratories to separate and purify molecular mixtures in a liquid medium based on their density gradient. Centrifugation is a significant practice employed in biochemistry labs for analyzing and isolating cells, subcellular fractions, molecular complexes, and biological macromolecules like proteins, DNA, and RNA. Centrifuges are high-speed devices that […]