Abstract

MICROFLORA ON THE SURFACE OF LABORATORY INSTRUMENTS

*Dr. V. K. Deshwal and S. Saha

ABSTRACT

Microorganisms were isolated from various instruments such as Laminar air flow, Microscope, Incubator, Hot air switch, Water bath, Laminar air flow, Microscope, Incubator, Hot air oven, Water bath. Samples were taken with the help of cotton swab and sample was transferred in growth media as well as selective media for isolation of specific microorganisms. Isolated strains were characterized by various biochemical tests. These biochemical tests confirmed that isolated strains were Streptococcus pyogens, S. epidermidis and E. coli.

Keywords: Microflora, Streptococcus pyogens, Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli.