Fundamentals of laboratory practices: Principles, techniques, and safety protocols

This chapter aims to highlight the importance of using appropriate handling and sterilization procedures in microbiological practices. It emphasizes how crucial it is to comprehend microbes and use aseptic methods in order to avoid contamination. Following recommended laboratory procedures is essential when handling live microorganisms for a number of reasons:

1. To avoid contaminating the laboratory environment, oneself, or others.
2. To prevent contaminating the cultures under study in the experiments.
3. To avoid unintentionally releasing microbes from the lab.