by Microbiologics | Mar 7, 2025 | Clinical, Molecular
This post on the importance of using quality controls in a laboratory’s patient testing workflow provides an overview of the purpose and regulatory implications of using quality control materials. You will gain insight into the optimal solution of using third-party...
by Microbiologics | Dec 4, 2024 | News
Looking for a holiday gift for your favorite microbiologist? We’ve hand-picked these 10 unique gift ideas that celebrate your loved one’s profession. 1. “What Doesn’t Kill You” Badge Reel A badge reel for microbiologists! This fun design reads, “What...
by Microbiologics | Nov 6, 2024 | Contests
The Results Are In! Our annual Creepy Cultures Agar Art Contest brought out incredible creativity this year, with microbiologists from across the field submitting hauntingly detailed designs. We were amazed by the talent behind entries like “Medusa,”...
by Microbiologics | Oct 2, 2024 | Contests
Forget pumpkin carving—it’s time to carve out your masterpiece in the lab! If petri dishes and pipettes are your tools of choice, then Microbiologics’ annual Creepy Cultures agar art contest is your time to shine (or glow, or crawl…). Every October, we invite...
by Microbiologics | Sep 24, 2024 | Clinical
The Drawbacks of Using Frozen Cultures in Clinical Diagnostics Maintaining bacterial stocks via frozen methods is a common way to preserve viable cultures. Frozen stocks may appear to be cost effective and user friendly, but freezing and thawing can create several...
