Introduction Also known as a microcentrifuge, this compact tool is a staple in biological, clinical, and molecular laboratories. Unlike massive,…
Introduction Mycobacteriology specimen packaging and shipping involve the standardized containment and transport of biological materials suspected of containing Mycobacterium species.…
Introduction An Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezer typically operates within the temperature range of -400C to -860C to safely preserve critical…
Introduction An N95 respirator is a specialised respiratory protective device certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health…
Introduction N95 and KN95 masks are high-filtration Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs) designed to protect wearers from airborne particulates. Both are…
Introduction Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) are critical systems used to minimize the spread of…
Introduction Orientia and Rickettsia are two closely related genera of bacteria within the family Rickettsiaceae. Both are small, gram-negative, obligate…
Introduction The VITEK 2 System is an automated microbiology platform designed for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing…
Introduction First-Line Drug Susceptibility Testing (FL-DST or sometimes referred to in context as SL-DST when covering all first-line agents: Rifampicin,…
Introduction Second-line drug susceptibility testing (SL-DST) for tuberculosis is a crucial laboratory procedure designed to detect resistance to anti-TB drugs…