Instruments used especially in microbiology include:Textbook of Microbiology by Prof. C P Baveja, Textbook of Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Panikar,
Instrument list
Instrument Uses Autoclave used for sterilization of glassware and media Auto-destruct syringes specimen collection Bijou bottle a cylindrical small glass bottle with a screw cap used as a culture medium holderBiosafety cabinet used to work with dangerous organisms in a aseptic environment Blood collection bottle to collect blood by venipuncture Brittany a process of sterilization from spore-bearing bacteria Bunsen burner used to work aseptic on the bench
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