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Nasal Wipes for Influenza A Virus Detection and Isolation from Swine
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Standardized Method for Measuring Collection Efficiency from Wipe-sampling of Trace Explosives
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Optimized sampling protocols and the development of new wipe materials can be facilitated by standardized measurements of collection efficiency from wipe-sampling. Our approach for sampling trace explosives uses an automated device to control speed, force, and distance during wipe-sampling followed by extraction of collected explosives.
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Decontamination for Laboratory Biosafety
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2023
Robert M. Rioux and Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Decontamination is essential for laboratory biosafety, as the accumulation of microbial contamination in the laboratory can lead to the transmission of disease. The degree of decontamination can be classified as either disinfection or sterilization. Disinfection aims to eliminate all pathogenic microorganisms, with the exception of bacterial spores on lab surfaces or equipment. Sterilization, on the other hand,...
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Measuring Mass in the Laboratory
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2023
The analytical balance is the common piece of equipment in the scientific laboratory. These highly precise instruments can measure down to ten thousandths or even hundred thousandths of a gram. The triple beam balance is a type of scale that uses counterweights on a three rider beams to counterbalance the sample in the pan. On the other hand, modern analytical balances use a complex system of electronic sensors to accurately mass a substance. The analytical balance is so sensitive that it...
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Making Solutions in the Laboratory
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2023
The ability to successfully make solutions is a basic laboratory skill performed in virtually all biological and chemical experiments. A solution is a homogenous mixture of solute dissolved in bulk liquid known as the solvent. Solutions can be described by their solute concentration, a measure of how much solute is present per unit of solution. In this video, a step-by-step procedure for how to make a water-based, or aqueous, solution for biological applications is presented. The video...
FAQs
Porous fibers perform two related functions: they take up liquids and help lift biological residues from a surface. Absorption addresses visible moisture or spilled material, whereas residue lifting supports removal during cleaning. Because both actions depend on the material's structure, wipe performance can influence how effectively a work area or piece of equipment is prepared for subsequent laboratory activity.
The wipe material and any cleaning agent used with it jointly determine suitability. Composition affects whether the wipe can contact a particular surface without causing compatibility problems, while the agent influences effectiveness against contaminants. This distinction matters when cleaning laboratory equipment or work areas, because a wipe that absorbs well may still be inappropriate if its composition or applied agent does not match the surface.
Low-lint production helps support controlled conditions by limiting unwanted fibers around work areas, instruments, and biological observations. Durability helps the wipe remain functional during cleaning, while chemical resistance supports use where cleaning agents are involved. These properties should be considered alongside absorbency rather than treated as interchangeable, because selection requires balancing several performance characteristics.
Selection begins by matching the wipe to the task and surface. Researchers can consider whether they need to clean, disinfect, dry, or contain a spill, then assess absorbency, durability, lint production, and chemical resistance. This task-based approach helps align the wipe with sample preparation, equipment care, or bench maintenance while reducing avoidable compatibility and contamination concerns.
Laboratory wipes can be incorporated into sample preparation, cell culture, microscopy, and routine bench maintenance. In each setting, the relevant purpose may differ: drying, cleaning, disinfection, or spill containment. Using a material suited to the task helps maintain an organized working area and supports controlled conditions around biological work, equipment, and microscopy-related observations.
Used appropriately, laboratory wipes help reduce cross-contamination by removing biological residues and supporting cleaning or disinfection of work areas. This is relevant to experimental integrity because residues or poorly maintained surfaces can compromise controlled workflows. Wipes also support safe, organized handling of spills, but their effectiveness depends on choosing a composition and cleaning agent compatible with the intended surface.