Cross-contamination is a major concern for any laboratory and can lead to false and inaccurate results. It is important to have a clear understanding of what the traffic within the laboratory will be like on the day of the relocation itself. Laboratories can be crowded spaces with workers often sharing assets and facilities and high traffic areas where there is [...]

A CO2 incubator is a gassed incubator that creates a natural atmosphere in order to develop cell and tissue cultures. The temperature, humidity, and CO2 content must match the cell culture requirements. CO2 incubators are enclosures designed to precisely control the environment needed to grow biological or cell cultures. CO2 Incubator is widely used in modern medicine, biology, chemistry and [...]

The freezers that are used in the lab are used a lot. If you are anticipating heavy use, then it is best to purchase stainless steel. Buy a freezer that comes with a ducted airflow that allows rapid recovery of temperatures. Shelves and the self-closing door should also be looked for in the cold storage unit. Security It is [...]

Every sector has a part to play in reducing carbon footprint and impact on the environment. But how can laboratories take this approach when the industry produces higher emissions than the automotive industry. Plus, with the healthcare sector contributing around 4.4% of global gas emissions – it can present challenges. The key here is taking the first steps and making [...]

Labs invariably have a large variety of biological samples, reagents, and solutions that need to be properly stored, for the short or long-term. However, the optimal storage temperature for a given sample can vary depending on its intended use, suspension buffer, and duration. With limited lab space and operating costs, good storage practices are an invaluable asset to any [...]

A muffle furnace, also known as a retort furnace, is a piece of oven-type equipment that can reach high temperatures. It usually works by putting a high-temperature heating coil in an insulating material. The insulating material effectively acts as a muffle, preventing heat from escaping. How does a muffle furnace work? A Muffle furnace allows rapid high-temperature heating, recovery, [...]

What is the Kjeldahl method? The Kjeldahl method (the industry standard test used to routinely measure the crude protein content of foods) measures the total nitrogen content of a food, which is then used to estimate the crude protein content by applying a conversion factor to the result. The Kjeldahl method is widely used internationally and is still the [...]

A particle size analyzer is an analytical instrument that measures, visualizes and reports a particle size distribution for a given particle or droplet population. Particle size analyzers play an important role during process development and quality control of particle systems in order to develop efficient processes and achieve high final product quality. Traditionally, sampling and offline particle size analyzers [...]

Working Principle For Coagulation Analyzer What is coagulation? Coagulation is the process by which a blood clot is formed in order to stop bleeding. It involves two main pathways – extrinsic and intrinsic pathways. The extrinsic pathway is initiated by tissue factor produced as a result of damaged blood vessels. Coagulation Analyzer A blood coagulometer is an analyzer used [...]

A fume hood is typically a large piece of equipment enclosing five sides of a work area, the bottom of which is most commonly located at a standing work height. Two main types exist, ducted and recirculating (ductless). The principle is the same for both types: air is drawn in from the front (open) side of the cabinet, and [...]