Biosafety Cabinet - Igene Labserve

BIOSAFETY CABINET

A biosafety cabinet (BSC) is a piece of laboratory equipment that offers protection against hazardous biological agents in the laboratory setting. It is commonly used in microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology laboratories to protect individuals, samples, and the environment from dangerous biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens.

There are three types of biosafety cabinets; Class I, Class II, and Class III. Each cabinet has specific features and levels of protection:

CLASS I

These cabinets provide user protection and environmental protection but do not protect the samples. They are commonly used in laboratories where agents are not highly hazardous.

CLASS II

These cabinets provide user, sample, and environmental protection. They are further divided into four types: A1, A2, B1, and B2. Class II cabinets are the most commonly used cabinets in research labs.

CLASS III

These cabinets provide the highest level of protection and are used in maximum containment laboratories. They offer user, sample, and environmental protection.

Biosafety cabinets are an important piece of equipment for laboratories that deal with hazardous biological agents. They help ensure the safety of laboratory workers, samples, and the environment. It is crucial to select the right type of cabinet for the specific needs of the laboratory to ensure that maximum protection is achieved.

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