by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Apr 19, 2025
1. What is an analytical balance, and how does it work? An analytical balance is a highly sensitive laboratory instrument used to measure mass with extreme precision, typically to the nearest 0.1 mg. It works by comparing the sample’s mass with known reference...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Apr 17, 2025
1. What is osmometry, and what is it used for? Osmometry is a technique used to measure the osmolality of a solution — the concentration of osmotically active particles per kilogram of solvent. It’s commonly used in clinical laboratories to assess body fluid...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | May 16, 2024
Purpose This SOP describes the procedure for performing the Gram staining technique, which is used to differentiate and identify gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria based on their cell wall characteristics. Scope This procedure applies to all microbiological...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | May 16, 2024
Title: SOP for Preparation, Sterilization, Storage, and Growth Promotion Testing of Solid and Liquid Media 1.0 Objective To provide a standardized method for preparation, sterilization, storage, and growth promotion testing of microbiological media used for microbial...