1.0 OBJECTIVE:
To
lay down the operating procedure of Hot Incubator for incubation of
microbiological media and broths at desired temperature for microbial growth.
2.0 SCOPE:
This
shall be applicable to the Hot
Incubator of Quality Control Instrument Laboratory.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
3.1
Technical
Assistant/ Helper.
3.2
Q.C Analyst.
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY:
4.1
Manager-Quality
Control.
5.0 MATERIAL AND
EQUIPMENT:
5.1
Hot Incubator.
6.0 PROCEDURE:
6.1
Ensure that the
instrument is clean. Follow the SOP.
6.2
Startup
& Operation:
6.2.1
Put the power plug
in the socket and switch on the apparatus and confirm it’s ‘ON’ position by red
indication light.
6.2.2
Adjust the
required temperature with the help of temperature adjustment knob confirm the
desired temperature from the thermometer of instrument. Open the door of the
chamber and place the samples which are to be incubated.
6.2.3
After the
completion of incubation period, put off the incubator and remove the sample.
6.3
Precautions:
6.3.1
Avoid direct
contact with surface during operation.
6.3.2
Do not open the
door during incubation repeatedly.
7.0 REVISION LOG:
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Revision No.
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Effective Date
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Reason
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00
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|
New
SOP
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8.0 REFERENCES:
8.1
Not Applicable.
9.0 ANNEXURES:
9.1
Not Applicable.
10.0
ABBREVIATIONS:
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Abbreviation
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Expanded Form
|
|
SOP
|
Standard operating
procedure
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&
|
And
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No.
|
Number
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Ltd.
|
Limited
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Q.C
|
Quality control
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|
QCEO
|
Quality control
equipment operation
|
|
F
|
Format
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