The benefits of using a Spiral Plater for optimized plate inoculations
Spiral Plating is a two-in-one method that enables dilution and plating at the same time. This is an official method of the APHA, the AOAC, and recognized by the FDA BAM (Chapter 3), which main benefit is the incredible gain of time and reduction of Petri plates waste compared to traditional plating methods such as spread plate, pour plate and […]
Reading different types of agar plates with an automatic colony counter
If you work in a microbiology laboratory, whether in the field of environment, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and beverage, or personal care, your daily work will include colony counting. This can quickly become an exhausting task for microbiologists, as the counting process requires lots of time and concentration, without mentioning the tedious tracking process. Currently, using […]
Having a gravimetric dilutor for more accuracy in your dilution process
Whether you are working for quality control in food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic laboratory, the sample preparation can be tedious and inaccurate. That is why it is essential to have a dilutor for any microbiological laboratory. Gravimetric dilution, or liquid dispensing, is not only an accurate method but also time-saving, effortless, and of course traceable. How […]
The Masticator paddle blender: the first step to automize your lab
The need of using a homogenized solution is critical for laboratories as it is the representative sample of all the following processes. If the sample is solid or viscous and barely homogenous, it will not be possible to give all the information and will result in a lack of time or need to redo the operation […]
iPeak®, your lateral flow reader for OEM projects
iPeak® is IUL’s colorimetric rapid test reader that enhances the colors of your test. With IUL’s technology, you can export and print the results and send them in real-time. In this way, it is possible to integrate the results to your laboratory information system (LIS) or send them to your server with just one click. […]
Using an air sampler for microbial air contamination monitoring: step by step
Microbial air contamination monitoring is a key process in facilities with special air cleanliness needs. Air sampling is a regulated process that, with following simple steps, we can obtain an indicator of the quality of the air. Do you want to know how to perform an air sampling? IUL’s air samplers are very compact and […]
Laboratory mixer: differences between paddle blender and blender
Making an analysis and quality control requires a flexible and user-friendly equipment in order to prepare samples efficiently. In this way, different methods have come up, such as laboratory mixers. These are suitable for intense mixing, dispersing, homogenizing, emulsifying or mincing operations for cuttable materials. Simple handling, high user safety and efficiency are just some […]
Paddle blender for microbiology laboratories
With a paddle blender, you can obtain a sample perfectly representative of food, drug, cosmetics, or any specimen, due to its resistance and the use of sterile bags, which guarantee the sterilization of the sample during the whole homogenization process. The paddle blender enables thorough homogenization of samples and isolates them from any possible contamination. Besides this, these […]
Why is it essential to use a laboratory blender?
Microbiology, antibiotic, or tissues analysis among many other processes prove to be easier when the sample is liquid, with low viscosity and homogeneous. But what should we do when a solid, bland or with high viscosity sample need to be analyzed? The process can be tedious, and it is difficult to guarantee its homogenization. A laboratory […]
Are you carrying out a good microbial air sampling? 10 aspects to take into consideration
In order to carry out an optimum microbial air sampling, it is critical to know all the legislation and procedures described in air sampling. Only in this way it is possible to protocolize the best microbial air sampling ever. Although it is true that sometimes FDA and EU GMP regulations can present contradictions in cleanroom standards, the […]