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WALKAWAYÒ 40 AUTOMATED MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEM

 The WalkawayÒ 40 automated microbiology system used as a diagnostic tool for determining the identification and in vitro antimicrobic susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolated from clinical specimens.  It is used in conjunction with microscan microdilution panels that contain media, antimicrobics in serial dilutions, and selected biochemicals.

Antimicrobic minimum inhibitory concentrations (mics) and bacterial identifications are determined by color changes, fluorescence changes, or the degree of cloudiness (turbidity) in the wells of the MicroscanÒ panel.

Labgard Class II, Type A/B3 Laminar Flow Biological Cabinet, Model Nu-425 by NuAire, Inc.

The LABGARD Model Nu-425 Laminar flow Biological Safety Cabinet (LFBSC) is a bench/table top model for operation as a console model.

The LFBSC is a product resulting form the development of the “laminar flow” principle and the application of environmental controls as required in the field of biological research or chemical containment.  The LFBSC, when used with proper technique, is an effective laboratory aid in obtaining the optimum control over product quality while reducing the potential for exposure of both product and personnel to airborne or particulate chemical agents in low to moderate risk-hazard research and drug preparation or product operations, as prescribed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Atlanta, Georgia.

Microbiological procedures with mycobacteria and fungus must be carried out in the LFBSC.  Any procedures involving the generation of aerosols of infected material (e.g., tissue grinding) should be performed in the LFBSC.