Basic Laboratory Apparatus and Equipmment

Microbiology & Parasitology Midterm - BASIC TOOLS IN MICROBIOLOGY

Petri Dish

used to contain solid media where microorganisms are being cultivated

Erlenmeyer Flask

Used to mix liquids for heating; container in preparing large amount of liquid/solid media

Test Tube

Used to contain small amounts of liquid; used to contain solid and liquid media for microbial culture

Autoclave

Used in sterilization that uses high pressure steam; utilizes 121 - 134 °C, 15 lbs of pressure, and a range of 15-30 mins

Hot Plate

Used for heating process; provides for an even and easily controlled heating

Laminar Flow Hood

Closed chamber used to employ aseptic technique during transfer/isolation of bacterial culture

Glass Slide

Microscope specimen for observation is placed here

Inoculating Loop/Needle

Used to transfer microorganisms from one media to another

Stirring Rod

Mixes solutions

Graduated Cylinder

Measures liquids

(hint: inggit dito si BBM)

Alcohol Lamp

Used for sterilization of loops; heats petri dishes and test tubes