All About Laboratory Consumables
๐งช1. Plasticware Consumables
๐น Pipette Tips
- Types: Universal, Filtered, Low Retention, Sterile/Non-sterile
- Use: For precision liquid dispensing with micropipettes
- Sizes: 10 ฮผL, 200 ฮผL, 1000 ฮผL, etc.
๐น Microcentrifuge Tubes (Eppendorf Tubes)
- Sizes: 0.5 mL, 1.5 mL, 2 mL
- Use: Sample prep, spin downs, storage
๐น PCR Tubes & Plates
- Types: 0.2 mL tubes, 8-strip tubes, 96-well & 384-well plates
- Use: DNA/RNA amplification
๐น Cryovials
- Use: Storage of biological samples at โ80ยฐC or liquid nitrogen
๐น Petri Dishes
- Types: Vented, non-vented, sterile
- Use: Culture media and microbial growth
๐น Serological Pipettes
- Sizes: 1 mL to 50 mL
- Use: Manual liquid transfer with pipette aids
๐น Cell Culture Flasks & Dishes
- Types: T25, T75, T175 flasks; 6-, 12-, 24-, 96-well plates
- Use: Growing adherent or suspension cell lines
๐งซ 2. Glassware Consumables
๐น Test Tubes
- Types: Borosilicate, Plain, Rimmed, with Screw Cap
- Use: Sample handling, heating, reactions
๐น Glass Pipettes
- Volumetric or Graduated
- Use: Precise measurements of liquid volume
๐น Slides & Cover Slips
- Use: Microscopy applications
๐น HPLC/GC Vials
- Use: Sample injection for chromatographic analysis
- Types: Screw neck, crimp top, snap cap
โ๏ธ 3. Filter & Separation Consumables
๐น Syringe Filters
- Membranes: Nylon, PTFE, PES, PVDF, Cellulose
- Use: Sample filtration before HPLC or general filtering
๐น Filter Paper
- Grades: Qualitative, Quantitative (Whatman No. 1, 42, etc.)
- Use: Solid-liquid separation, gravimetric analysis
๐น Membrane Filters
- Use: Microbiological analysis, air/water testing
๐น Centrifuge Tubes (Conical)
- Sizes: 15 mL, 50 mL
- Use: Centrifugation and sample storage
๐งด 4. Chemical & General Use Consumables
๐น Reagent Bottles (Plastic/Glass)
- Use: Storage of chemicals and buffers
๐น Droppers & Dispensers
- Use: Manual or automated liquid handling
๐น Parafilm, Aluminum Foil
- Use: Sealing vessels, moisture barrier
๐น Wipes & Tissues
- Lint-free lab wipes for delicate surfaces
๐น Labels & Markers
- Chemical-resistant, cryo-grade labeling for vials/tubes
๐งค 5. Safety Consumables
๐น Gloves
- Types: Nitrile, Latex, Vinyl, Powder-free
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Use: Personal protection from chemicals or biohazards
๐น Face Masks & Caps
- Use: Sterile work, general protection
๐น Shoe Covers, Aprons
- Used in: GMP environments, cleanrooms, and pharma labs