Setting Up A BSC Work Zone For Microbiological Research
Biosafety Cabinets (BSC) are essential pieces of equipment in any laboratory working with biohazardous materials. They range from Class I cabinets designed to protect both personnel and the environment from low-risk particulate matter and aerosols to Class III cabinets for working with agents requiring maximum containment and protection. The Class II Biosafety Cabinet is the most commonly used primary engineering control device in the tissue culture laboratory. A Class II BSC is available in various types (A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1) that perform similar functions but vary in the dedicated portion of exhaust air.
It is critically important that the biosafety cabinet work zone is set up appropriately. Here we suggest tips for preparing your biosafety cabinet work zone and note several commonly implemented strategies to help keep you and your samples safe from cross-contamination.
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