6 Tips to Prevent Cell Culture Contamination | Esco Scientific

Watch the video to find out more tips to reduce cell culture contamination! Contamination is a serious issue in a cell culture laboratory as it poses risk to the samples. However, the best approach to minimize most contamination is to implement preventive measures— such as proper aseptic technique and usage of the right equipment. Nothing is more stressful, costly, and potentially disastrous than a cell culture contamination. Sources of the contamination may come from the cell samples, reagents, personnel, and other external factors. Cell culture requires careful aseptic techniques to cut the risk of contamination from microorganisms that are present inside the laboratory. 6 Tips to Prevent Cell Culture Contamination 1. Wear appropriate PPE. 2. Reduce exposure of cells to non-sterile environments by using a Biological Safety Cabinet. 3. Use sterile labwares and reagents. 4. Check all supplies, media, and solutions for signs of contamination before using them.