Overview
The microbiology laboratory is comprehensively equipped with essential instruments, including an autoclave, incubator, orbital shaker, laminar air flow, and colony counter. These advanced tools are employed to guarantee accurate and reliable results for both research and industrial applications. The laboratory places a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards of safety, fostering innovation, and adhering to rigorous quality control measures in all processes. In addition to this, various specialized tests are regularly conducted, such as antimicrobial fabric testing and wastewater analysis, ensuring that the results meet the necessary criteria for their respective applications.
Equipments
| Sr. No. | Equipment / Tool | Company Make | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Orbital Shaking Incubator | Mfd. By: Vindish Instrument Pvt. Ltd. Mktd. By: EIE Instrument Pvt. Ltd. |
An orbital shaker is used to mix and agitate liquids in flasks or plates, ensuring uniform distribution of cells, reagents, or solutions during various laboratory applications. |
| 2. | Autoclave | Mfd. By: Vindish Instrument Pvt. Ltd. Mktd. By: EIE Instrument Pvt. Ltd. Cintex Industrial Corporation Mfd. By: laboratory equipment |
An autoclave is used for sterilizing laboratory instruments, surgical tools, and culture media through high-pressure steam to eliminate microorganisms. |
| 3. | Bacterial Incubator | Mfd. By: Vindish Instrument Pvt. Ltd. Mktd. By: EIE Instrument Pvt. Ltd. |
A bacterial incubator is used to provide a controlled environment for the growth and cultivation of bacteria and other microorganisms at optimal temperature and humidity levels. |
| 4. | Laminar Air Flow | Clean Air | A laminar airflow cabinet provides a sterile workspace by directing filtered air in a unidirectional flow to protect sensitive samples from contamination. |
| 5. | Weight Balance | Saffron | A weight balance is used to accurately measure the mass of samples. |
| 6. | Colony Counter | Flexitest | A colony counter is an instrument used to accurately count the number of colonies of microorganisms on agar plates. |
Testing Price List
| Parameters | Testing standards | Testing charges ₹ |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials: Assessment of Fabric | AATCC- 147 | 4500 |
| Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials: Assessment of Fabric | AATCC- 100 | 2200 |
| Total Bacterial Count (T.B.C) | APHA Part :9000 (Section 9215 B) 24th Edition | 600 |
| Most Probable Number (MPN) | APHA Part :9000 (Section 9221 B) 24th Edition | 600 |
| Coliform Escherichia Coli | APHA Part :9000 (Section 9221 B) 24th Edition | 400 |
Staff
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shivani B. Prajapati | J.S.O. | Microbiology testing |
| 2. | Sejal R. Shirsath | Lab Assistant | Microbiology testing |
Training
| Sr. No. | Staff Name | Name of Training | Date | Details | General / Inhouse / Training provided by MANTRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shivani Prajapati | Fire Safety | 19 June 2024 | Fire Safety Awareness | MANTRA |
| Kaizen | 16 & 30 Dec 2023 | Awareness | MANTRA | ||
| 2. | Sejal shirsath | Fire Safety | 19 June 2024 | Fire Safety Awareness | MANTRA |
| Kaizen | 16 & 30 Dec 2023 | Awareness | MANTRA |
Auto Clave
Bacteriological Incubator
Colony Counter
Laminar Air Flow Instrument
Orbital Shaking Incubator
