Laboratory Safety Flashcards
(38 cards)
Works by denaturing nucleic acids and enzymes in the bacteria
MOIST HEAT
Principle: Steam under pressure
Autoclaving
Autoclaving
Temperature:
Time:
Pressure:
Temperature: 121°C
Time: 15 mins
Pressure: 15 lbs/psi
Items such as media, liquids, and instruments are usually autoclaved for
Temperature:
Time:
Temperature: 121°C
Time: 15 mins
Infectious waste are autoclaved for
Temperature:
Time:
Temperature: 132°C
Time: 30-60 mins
in pre-vacuum sterilizer, autoclave __°C for ______ (time)
134°C for 18 mins
in gravity displacement sterilizer, autoclave __°C for ______ (time)
132°C for 1 hour
Hot-air sterilization (oven)
Temperature:
Time:
Temperature: 160°C - 180°C
Time: 1.5-3 hours
Incineration
Temperature:
870°C-980°C
the method of choice for antibiotic solutions, toxic chemicals, radioisotopes, vaccines, and carbohydrates, which are all heat-sensitive
FILTRATION
Non-Ionizing or Ionizing?
Less energy
Non-Ionizing
Non-Ionizing or Ionizing?
Forms from high-energy radiation
Ionizing
Non-Ionizing or Ionizing?
Uses UV light
Non-Ionizing
Non-Ionizing or Ionizing?
Causes thymine dimers to form between adjacent thymines within a single strand of DNA
Non-Ionizing
Non-Ionizing or Ionizing?
Strong enough to pass through the cells
Ionizing
Non-Ionizing or Ionizing?
Includes X-rays, gamma rays, and high energy electron beams
Ionizing
Non-Ionizing or Ionizing?
Used to sterilize materials that cannot be autoclaved such as plastic petri dishes,
gloves, intravenous tubing, and other latex and plastic items use for patient care
Ionizing
Other name for Regular/Classic
Holding or Batch
Method
Regular/Classic
Temperature:
Time:
Temperature: 63°C
Time: 30 mins
High Temperature Short Time
Temperature:
Time:
Temperature: 72°C
Time: 15 secs
Method used to reduce number of bacteria while
preserving the quality of milk
High Temperature Short Time
Method used to reduce the number of bacteria
Regular/Classic
Ultra High Temperature
Temperature:
Time:
Temperature: 140°C
Time: 3 secs
___________ pasteurized milk can be stored for
long time in sealed containers without being
refrigerated
Ultra High Temperature