As all lab managers know, buying brand-new lab equipment isn’t exactly a modest cost. To avoid the expenses of new lab equipment, many facilities try to make their devices last as long as possible. However, it’s important to know the distinction between being economical and using your equipment past its expiration date. Doing so can … Read more
Sterilization is a process that destroys and removes all forms of life present in a certain region. It accomplishes this by use of physical or chemical means. Autoclaves, for example, steam-sterilize by using high pressure and heat. Another sterilization-by-heating technique uses infrared to kill microorganisms in a few seconds using temperatures up to 1500°F/815°C. On … Read more
All cleanrooms must maintain airflow, operate decontamination equipment, and discard used cleaning supplies. These can lead to prohibitive costs, both to lab owners and the environment. We’re living in an era when corporate responsibility plays a key role in public perception. Therefore, failing to manage these costs could even result in long-term damage to both … Read more
No matter what type of lab you run, enhancing your daily operations should be a central goal. Workplace efficiency keeps your lab functioning at high levels of productivity. And, of course, improving safety will protect your facility from dangerous errors. Ultimately, this protects your staff from hazards on a daily basis, much like personal protective … Read more
The uniform, or personal protective equipment (PPE) your employees wear in your cleanroom is one of the most essential components in maintaining the sanitation, safety and efficiency of the workspace. Particles lingering throughout the room can easily compromise the manufacturing and production process as well as your lab equipment. In addition, they can easily affect … Read more
Morgue refrigerator maintenance comes down to four recurring tasks: clean the interior and exterior, inspect the door seals, clear ice before it builds, and verify that the unit holds its set temperature. Beyond that, schedule a professional service visit at least once a year. Those four tasks cover most of what goes wrong. More importantly, … Read more
Most diagnostic labs run on five instrument families: centrifuges, evaporators, CO2 incubators, thermal cyclers and bioreactors. Each one prepares, grows or analyzes a sample, and each one produces a result that a clinical decision may rest on. That last point sets the stakes. For example, a centrifuge spinning slightly slow will not announce the problem. … Read more
Labs are not easy facilities to manage. Proper efficiency measures keep your lab running smoothly, cost-efficiently and productively. Furthermore, safety protocols eliminate the risk of error and hazards to personnel. Therefore, it’s critical to implement specific policies which enhance both efficiency and safety. In this post, we’ll explore three ways how. 3 Simple Tips for … Read more
Nowadays, more than ever before, medical labs all over the globe must refine their setup to fulfill the unprecedented needs of patients. And they must also remain in compliance with all local, state and federal safety regulations. For several years, many in the medical community have been insisting on implementing these changes. Specifically, there’s been … Read more
There is a large amount of manufacturers and models, as well as basic maintenance requirements to think about when choosing lab equipment. As a result, the task can be daunting. These devices are complex, costly and require serious deliberation. Therefore, it’s critical to research in advance what to consider when choosing the right equipment for … Read more