Lab Autoclaves Archives

Choosing the Best Autoclave for Microbiology Lab Use

Choosing the right autoclave for a microbiology lab is no small endeavor. Not only is it a valuable investment, it’s also an essential tool for many daily laboratory tasks. If […]

Mycology Laboratory Equipment and Techniques: Pasteurising Mushroom Substrates via “Cold Sterilisation”

“Cold sterilisation” is a perennial hot topic when it comes to sterilising and pasteurising mushroom substrates. This chemical-based process (usually using low-magnesium hydrated lime) seems like a “best of both […]

Building Technical Capacity to Support Caribbean Food Security & Sustainability

In early July, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was in the Caribbean, visiting Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana to discuss key regional issues, including food security and sustainability. This […]

Choosing a Soil Sterilisation Autoclave

Soil sterilisation is notoriously hard on autoclaves. In part, this is simply because the soil sterilisation process is inherently challenging. Soil is heavy, dense, and hard to permeate with steam […]

Bringing Pharmaceutical Equity to Guyana and the Caribbean

Guyana’s pharmaceutical industry is extremely important to the entire Caribbean, serving as a linchpin connecting these islands and small nations. Without Guyana, the international pharmaceutical supply chain otherwise often overlooks […]

Should I cover the tops of flasks with foil before autoclaving?

Should I cover the tops of flasks with foil before autoclaving? Short answer: No. (DISCLOSURE: This blog fully complies with Betteridge’s Law of Headlines) We’re consistently surprised by the persistence […]

Lab Leak Prevention in an Age of Pandemics and Globalisation

While the question of whether or not the COVID-19 outbreak was the result of a lab leak is still quite contentious, there’s no doubt that inconsistent training and protocols continue […]

The Right Autoclave for Streamlining Your Lab’s Growth Media Prep

Growth media preparation is the cornerstone of any microbiology lab. Not having the media you need when you need it—because someone forgot to start a batch or one failed—creates a […]

Steam Autoclave Maintenance Best Practices with Instructional Support Technician Kelly McVey

Constant low-level neglect puts a lot of unnecessary strain on your autoclave over time. Meanwhile, even a very low level of maintenance, when consistent, can increase up-times and massively reduce […]

Steam Autoclave Testing Methods and Maintenance: Leak Testing and the Bowie-Dick Test

In most cases, autoclave installation includes both vacuum leakage testing and a Bowie-Dick test (also known as a “dynamic air removal test”). These confirm that your steriliser can create a […]

Lab Tip: Choosing Plastic vs Metal Autoclave Trays

Everyone knows they should always use autoclave trays. It’s something we at Priorclave talk about a lot. But what you might not know is that we also recommend you always […]

Designing and Packaging for Sterile Medical Products: Contact Lenses

Globally, contact lenses are a $9.6 billion (USD) industry that’s expected to grow to $15.2 billion over the next decade. Much of that has been made possible by silicone hydrogel […]