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What is the use of culture tubes?

Culture tubes are used in microbiology laboratories to grow and maintain microorganisms for research, testing, and identification purposes. They provide a controlled environment for the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, allowing scientists to study their growth characteristics, morphology, and biochemical properties. These tubes are often used in experiments involving bacterial cultures, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and preservation of microbial strains.


What is the reason for heating the tubes before and after each transfer?

You are not so much as heating tubes but preventing unwanted microbes from "sneaking" into the culture. You are sterilizing the mouth of the tube before and after.


When your nephrostomy tubes are blocked where does the urine go in the body?

If nephrostomy tubes are blocked, the urine will typically back up into the kidney and can cause pain and possible infection. It is important to seek medical attention promptly if you suspect your nephrostomy tubes are blocked.


What can you do once you have cultured bacteria?

A person can not see what is in the culture until it is grown and then tests are run. An incubator is where they are grown in dishes or tubes.


SHOULD AEROBIC OR ANAEROBIC TUBE BE DRAWN FIRST?

When drawing blood samples, aerobic tubes should typically be drawn first. This is to prevent contamination of aerobic cultures by any anaerobic bacteria that may be present in the venipuncture site or in subsequent tubes. Following the aerobic tubes, anaerobic tubes can be drawn to ensure accurate culture results. Always refer to specific guidelines or protocols in clinical settings, as practices may vary.

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What is the use of culture tubes?

Culture tubes are used in microbiology laboratories to grow and maintain microorganisms for research, testing, and identification purposes. They provide a controlled environment for the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, allowing scientists to study their growth characteristics, morphology, and biochemical properties. These tubes are often used in experiments involving bacterial cultures, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and preservation of microbial strains.


Is it possible to replace T12 fluorescent tubes with T8 tubes?

Yes, it is possible to replace T12 fluorescent tubes with T8 tubes as long as the fixtures are compatible with the T8 tubes. T8 tubes are more energy efficient and have a longer lifespan than T12 tubes.


Which tubes is filled first when multiple tubes are filled a syringe?

blood culture tube


What is the proper order of draw for a syringe method?

The proper order of draw for a syringe method is: Blood culture tubes Coagulation tubes Serum tubes Heparin tubes EDTA tubes Glycolysis inhibitor tubes


Is it possible to safely paint fluorescent tubes?

No.


What are green top tubes used for?

green top tubes are used for blood culture and cd4 and cd8 count etc.


Is it possible to get pregnant after tubes have been cauterized?

It is rare, but possible. What ever may be the method of tube ligation, tubes are known to unite. The result is pregnancy. The reason is simple. It is the nature of the tubes to restore the original status.


Is it possible to have a normal pregnancy after your tubes have been tied?

No.


Your friend said the she became pregnant while her tubes where tideIs it possible?

Yes it is possible.


Is it possible to have a full term pregnancy while your tubes are tied?

Is it easy to miss carrier after your tubes been tied


Why did you use an inoculating loop instead of a needle to make the transfers from the culture plates to the culture tubes?

A inoculating loop is used for transfers from culture plates to culture tubes instead of the inoculating needle because the needle could puncture the agar in tube. The loop is much easier as well to get liquid amount into the tube.


Which additive is commonly found in blood culture collection tubes?

seaweed