Aseptic Technique

Tomasz Bykowski, Brian Stevenson

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Abstract

This article describes common laboratory procedures that can reduce the risk of culture contamination (sepsis), collectively referred as “aseptic technique.” Two major strategies for aseptic work are described: using a Bunsen burner and using a laminar flow hood. Both methods are presented in the form of general protocols applicable to a variety of laboratory tasks such as pipetting and dispensing aliquots, preparing growth media, and inoculating, passaging, and spreading microorganisms on petri dishes.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere98
JournalCurrent Protocols in Microbiology
Volume56
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2020

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Keywords

  • Bunsen burner
  • aseptic technique
  • bacteriology
  • cell culture
  • laminar flow
  • laminar hood
  • sterilization
  • virology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Parasitology
  • Microbiology
  • Virology

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