Lab Skills: Aseptic Technique
Aseptic technique is the most fundamental skill for working with microorganisms or biological materials because it prevents contamination of experiments and cultures and reduces the spread of disease. Practicing aseptic technique ensures the integrity of experimental results, prevents the spread of infectious organisms, and safeguards both the experimenter and the environment from harmful organisms.
Our instructional handout, video demonstration, and poster for classroom support will help you get started.
Instructional Handout
This resource highlights aseptic technique dos and don’ts and includes a brief activity. It will help students prepare for labs in your course.
Poster for Classroom Support
Our lab skill poster highlights careers by drawing real-world connections between the skill of aseptic technique and how the practice is used for scientific advancement.
Lab Skills Walkthrough Video
Introduce students to aseptic technique with this walkthrough video.
Related Products
BCSI Credential Evaluation Kits
The BCSI Credential Evaluation Kit: Aseptic Technique: Lab Bench Level supplies sufficient materials for 1 testing station to service up to 20 tests.
Nitrile Disposable Gloves
These 100% nitrile gloves contain no natural rubber proteins—the ideal solution for individuals allergic to natural rubber latex. Powder free. Small. Box of 100.
Carolina® Infrared Bacteria Sterilizers
Sterilize instruments in just 5 to 7 seconds—without an open flame and the risk of infectious splatter and contamination.
2-Propanol
Laboratory Grade – Intermediate purity. Suitable for educational laboratories. Use for qualitative analysis, not quantitative analysis.
Alcohol Lamp with Metal Cap
This burner has a metal screw-cap and metal cap for extinguishing flame and preventing evaporation. Size, 4 oz. The burning comes with one wick. Replacement Wicks available.
We can work together.
At Carolina, we believe that it is essential for students to master foundational lab skills that will propel them throughout their academic and professional careers. We created a series of resources designed to help both teachers and students develop the lab skills needed to succeed.
