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1. By – Eric Ittah

2. Definition : It is a specialty lab to test the identification of
pathogens and isolation of infecting agents.

3. A pharmaceutical microbiology lab is involved in :
•Sterility Testing
•Detection, isolation and identification of microorganism
•Examining different samples with the use of microorganisms

4. Microbiology testing must always be performed by
professionals who are qualified in microbiology. Adequate
training is required for competent performance of tests and
operation of equipment.Porfessionals must be trained in safe
handling of the microorganisms.

5. Microbiology laboratories must be designed to suit the tests
that are carried out in them. Sufficient space must be there
so that there is no mix up of activities or samples. Access to
this area must be restricted to authorized personnel only.

6. A proper cleaning and disinfection program should be there
to ensure that all the testing activities are performed in a
proper manner. A proper procedure must be there to deal
with the spillages. Hand washing and sanitization facilities
must be there in place.

7. Each type of equipment or any other devices must be there in
the microbiology lab to ensure that testing, verification and
calibration can be performed in a desired way. The devices
must be maintained so that the tests can be performed
accurately.

8. All the chemicals including the reagents, media, diluents,
and other suspending liquids must be labeled to indicate
their identity, concentration, storage conditions, preparation
date and expiry date

9. Using good practices in pharmaceutical microbiology labs
will ensure that all the tests are performed by experienced
professionals in a very hygienic and disinfected environment
using proper devices to get accurate results.

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