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Microbiology
The Microbiology department teaches the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites in the second year of MBBS and runs the hospital's microbiology laboratory.
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Its sections usually cover bacteriology, serology, mycology, parasitology and virology, often with a molecular laboratory. Common equipment includes binocular and fluorescence microscopes, bacterial, BOD and CO2 incubators, autoclaves, hot air ovens, biosafety cabinets, laminar flow benches, centrifuges, ELISA readers, automated blood culture systems and PCR equipment. Consumables such as antisera, quality-control strains, antibiotic discs and culture plates are listed too.
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91 of 120 items on this page are named in NMC Form-B 2024, NMC UG-MSR 2023. 0 have a figure that depends on MBBS seats.
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Equipment
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Microscopes (as specified for Pathology) NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Light microscopes of the same kind used in the Pathology department, generally binocular models with a range of magnifying lenses including oil immersion.
How it is used: Microbiology uses them for examining stained smears and samples, so both departments can use a similar standard of microscope.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between LED and halogen lighting and the number of objective lenses.
Culture plates / Petri dishes NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Petri dishes are shallow round dishes with lids. They are filled with culture medium on which bacteria or fungi are grown.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used to culture and identify germs from patient samples, for sensitivity testing and in student practicals.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between sterile disposable plastic and reusable glass dishes, and by diameter.
Glassware incl. Pasteur pipettes NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: General lab glassware such as beakers, flasks, tubes and bottles, together with Pasteur pipettes. Pasteur pipettes are thin glass or plastic droppers for moving small amounts of liquid.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used for preparing media, handling samples and transferring liquids during tests and practicals.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between glass and disposable plastic Pasteur pipettes, and by glassware sizes needed.
Slide heating facility NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A slide heating facility is a hot plate, warmer or burner used to gently heat glass slides. Heating fixes smears and helps certain stains work.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to heat-fix bacterial smears and for heating steps in stains such as the Ziehl-Neelsen stain for TB.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between electric slide warmers and staining racks heated by a burner.
Anaerobic apparatus NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Equipment that creates an oxygen-free space for growing anaerobic bacteria, which are germs that cannot survive in normal air. It may be a sealed jar system or a chamber.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to grow and identify anaerobic bacteria from patient samples, and to show students how such organisms are cultured.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between simple anaerobic jars with gas packs, evacuation-replacement systems and anaerobic workstations.
Autoclave NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A sealed pressure chamber that kills germs on items using high-temperature steam.
How it is used: Used in microbiology and pathology labs to sterilise culture media, glassware and instruments and to decontaminate lab waste before disposal.
Used in: Microbiology, Pathology
Options: Buyers choose between vertical and horizontal models, manual or automatic control, and chamber size.
Electronic digital balance NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A general-purpose electronic balance with a single pan and a digital readout. It gives quick weight readings and usually has a tare button to zero out containers.
How it is used: Used to weigh media powders, chemicals and reagents when preparing culture media, stains and solutions in the laboratory.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by maximum capacity, readability and pan size; some models run on battery as well as mains power.
Biosafety cabinet type 2A NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet that recirculates part of its HEPA-filtered air and exhausts the rest, protecting the user, sample and room.
How it is used: Used for safe handling of infectious samples and cultures in the microbiology laboratory, such as tuberculosis and viral specimens.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by working width, exhaust arrangement, and accessories such as UV lamp, alarms and support stand.
BOD incubator NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A cooling incubator (Biochemical Oxygen Demand type) that can hold temperatures both below and above room temperature, using a built-in refrigeration and heating system.
How it is used: Used to grow organisms such as fungi at lower temperatures, to store temperature-sensitive cultures and reagents, and for water testing work.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by chamber capacity, temperature range, number of shelves and digital controls.
Centrifuge NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A centrifuge is a machine that spins tubes of liquid at high speed so that heavier parts, such as blood cells or sediment, settle to the bottom.
How it is used: Used to separate serum or plasma from blood, and to concentrate urine and other samples, before testing or examination under the microscope.
Used in: Clinical Haematology, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by number and size of tubes, maximum speed, analog or digital controls, and fixed-angle or swing-out rotor.
CO2 incubator / candle jar NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Equipment that provides a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere for growing certain bacteria. A CO2 incubator controls gas electronically, while a candle jar is a simple sealed jar where a burning candle raises CO2.
How it is used: Used to grow bacteria that need extra carbon dioxide, such as some organisms causing meningitis and gonorrhoea, from patient samples.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between a low-cost candle jar and an electronic CO2 incubator, which varies by chamber size and sensor type.
Computer unit NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A desktop computer system with monitor, keyboard and mouse.
How it is used: Used in labs such as microbiology for records, reports, data entry and teaching work.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between desktops and all-in-one models.
Deep freezer −20 °C and deep freezer NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: This entry covers a −20 °C deep freezer together with an additional deep freezer for other frozen storage needs.
How it is used: In microbiology the freezers are used to store reagents, kits and samples at different freezing temperatures.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose the temperature range of each unit, chest or upright style, and capacity.
Distilled water plant NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Equipment that produces distilled water by boiling ordinary water and condensing the steam, leaving most impurities behind.
How it is used: Used to supply pure water for preparing culture media, stains and reagents and for final rinsing of laboratory glassware.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by output capacity, glass or stainless steel body, and single or double distillation.
ELISA reader with washer NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: An ELISA reader measures colour changes in the wells of a test plate, and the washer rinses those wells between steps. Together they let a lab run ELISA antibody and antigen tests.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to test samples for infections such as dengue, hepatitis and HIV, and to teach students immunological testing.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between semi-automatic and fully automatic washers, and between basic and software-linked readers.
Hot air oven NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: An electrically heated cabinet that reaches high temperatures using dry hot air, with a thermostat to keep the set temperature steady.
How it is used: Used to sterilise glassware, metal instruments and other heat-resistant items, and to dry glassware after washing.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by chamber capacity, number of shelves, inner chamber material and digital or analog temperature control.
Incubator NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: An insulated cabinet that keeps a constant set temperature, providing warm, stable conditions for growing microorganisms or holding samples.
How it is used: Used to grow bacteria and other organisms from clinical samples on culture plates and tubes so they can be identified and studied.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by chamber size, number of shelves, temperature range and digital or analog controls.
Lab refrigerator (minimum 400 L) NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: This is a large laboratory refrigerator with a capacity of at least 400 litres, used to keep materials cold but not frozen.
How it is used: In microbiology it is used to store culture media, reagents, kits and samples at refrigerator temperatures.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between single- and double-door models and glass or solid doors.
Laminar flow NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A clean-air cabinet that passes room air through a HEPA filter and blows it evenly over the work surface to prevent contamination.
How it is used: Used for pouring culture plates, preparing media and handling sterile materials so that dust and airborne germs do not spoil the work.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between horizontal and vertical airflow, working width and accessories such as UV lamp.
Micrometer eyepieces NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A microscope eyepiece with a fine measuring scale built into it, which appears over the image of the sample.
How it is used: Microbiology uses it, together with a stage micrometer, to measure the size of cells, eggs, parasites and other organisms.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between different scale patterns and match the eyepiece to their microscope model.
Stage micrometer NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A glass slide with a very fine, accurately marked measuring scale engraved on it, used as a reference ruler under the microscope.
How it is used: Microbiology uses it to calibrate an eyepiece micrometer, so the eyepiece scale can then be used to measure the real size of organisms.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between different scale lengths and divisions.
Binocular microscope NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A light microscope with two eyepieces, so the user looks through it with both eyes. This is more comfortable than a single-eyepiece microscope during long use.
How it is used: Microbiology and reproductive medicine labs use it to examine stained smears, cultures and other samples on glass slides.
Used in: Microbiology, Reproductive Medicine
Options: Buyers usually choose between LED and halogen lighting, and the set of objective lenses (magnifying lenses) provided.
Microscope with universal condenser (oil-immersion, bright-field, phase-contrast, dark-ground) NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A microscope with a universal condenser, a part under the stage that can be switched to give different viewing modes: normal bright-field, oil immersion, phase-contrast and dark-ground.
How it is used: Microbiology uses it to see bacteria and other organisms in different ways, for example unstained moving germs with phase-contrast or thin spiral bacteria with dark-ground.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between binocular and trinocular heads and the set of phase objectives supplied.
pH apparatus NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: An apparatus used to measure how acidic or alkaline a liquid is. It may be an electronic meter with a probe or a simpler indicator-based kit.
How it is used: Used to check and adjust the pH of culture media and reagents so that microorganisms grow properly and tests work correctly.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between electronic pH meters and simpler pH comparator or indicator kits.
Serum inspissator NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A heating chamber that holds a moderate temperature to thicken and set egg- or serum-based culture media without boiling them.
How it is used: Used to prepare special culture media, such as those for growing tuberculosis bacteria, by solidifying them in slanted tubes.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by chamber capacity and type of temperature controller.
VDRL shaker NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A rotating shaker designed for VDRL slide tests, moving the slide in a steady circular motion at a set speed.
How it is used: Used in syphilis screening to mix patient serum with test reagent on a slide so that any clumping can be seen and read.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by speed range, timer and platform size.
Vortex mixer NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A small bench device with a rubber cup that vibrates in a fast circular motion when a test tube is pressed onto it.
How it is used: Used to mix the contents of test tubes quickly and thoroughly, for example when suspending bacteria or mixing samples with reagents.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between fixed and variable speed, and touch-operated or continuous running modes.
Water bath with variable temperature NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: An electrically heated water tank whose temperature can be adjusted and held steady at the chosen setting.
How it is used: Used to keep culture media molten before pouring, to warm samples, and to run tests that need a specific temperature.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by tank capacity, temperature range and digital or analog controls.
Oil-immersion lens for student microscope NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A high-power objective lens for a microscope, used with a drop of special oil between the lens and the slide to show very fine detail.
How it is used: Microbiology students use it on their microscopes to see bacteria clearly in stained smears, such as Gram stains.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers need to match the lens to their microscope's thread type and optical system.
Automated blood culture system NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: An automated blood culture system is an incubator-instrument that holds blood culture bottles and continuously checks them for signs of bacterial or fungal growth. It flags positive bottles automatically.
How it is used: Microbiology labs use it to process blood samples from patients with suspected sepsis, a serious bloodstream infection, and to train students in modern culture methods.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between models by number of bottle slots and by compatible bottle types.
Colony counter NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A device with a lit platform and magnifying lens, used to count bacterial colonies growing on a culture plate. Digital models record each count automatically.
How it is used: Used to count colonies on culture plates, for example when estimating the number of bacteria in urine, water or milk samples.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between manual pen-type counters and digital counters with an illuminated, magnified viewing area.
Fluorescence microscope NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A microscope that uses special light to make fluorescent dyes in a sample glow, so certain cells, germs or proteins stand out clearly against a dark background.
How it is used: Microbiology and haematology labs use it for tests such as fluorescent staining for TB bacteria and other tests that use glowing markers.
Used in: Clinical Haematology, Microbiology
Options: Buyers usually choose between LED and mercury-lamp light sources, and the number of filter sets.
Inverted microscope NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A microscope with the light source above and the lenses below the sample, so it can look at cells through the bottom of flasks and dishes.
How it is used: Microbiology and cell culture labs use it to check living cells and cultures in containers without disturbing them.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between plain and phase-contrast versions, and with or without a camera.
Multi-header microscope NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A microscope with two or more sets of eyepieces joined together, so several people can look at the same slide at the same time.
How it is used: Microbiology teachers use it to show students exactly what to look for on a slide, and staff use it for discussing difficult cases.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose the number of viewing heads, and with or without a pointer and camera.
Bacterial incubator NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An insulated cabinet that holds a steady warm temperature, typically close to body temperature, so that bacteria can grow in culture plates and tubes.
How it is used: Used to grow bacteria from patient samples such as urine, pus or blood, so they can be identified and tested against antibiotics.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by chamber size, number of shelves, stainless steel or other inner chamber, and digital or analog temperature control.
Anoxomat / McIntosh-Fildes jar NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A McIntosh-Fildes jar is a sealed metal or plastic jar for growing bacteria without oxygen. An Anoxomat is an automated device that removes air from such jars and replaces it with a gas mix.
How it is used: In microbiology labs culture plates are placed in the jar to grow anaerobic bacteria from patient samples, and students learn anaerobic culture techniques.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between the traditional McIntosh-Fildes jar and automated air-replacement systems such as the Anoxomat.
VDRL shaker / rotator NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A rotating platform used for slide and card tests, which moves the test in a steady circular motion for a set time.
How it is used: Used for VDRL and RPR syphilis tests and other slide agglutination tests, where serum and reagent must be mixed evenly before reading.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by speed control, timer and platform size.
ELISA washer and reader NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A paired set of a plate washer and a plate reader. The washer cleans test wells between steps and the reader measures the final colour to give a result.
How it is used: In microbiology it is used for serology, which means testing blood for antibodies or antigens linked to infections, and for student practicals in immunology.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between semi-automatic and fully automatic washers, and between filter and monochromator readers.
LCD screens NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Flat display screens for showing images and video.
How it is used: Used in labs and teaching rooms to show microscope images, slides and teaching content to groups of students.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by screen size and connection type.
Deep freezer −20 °C NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: This is a deep freezer that keeps its contents frozen at about −20 °C, the temperature range of a typical laboratory freezer.
How it is used: In microbiology it is used to store reagents, kits and samples that must be kept frozen but do not need ultra-low temperatures.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between chest and upright models and storage capacity.
Deep freezer −80 °C NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: This is an ultra-low temperature freezer that keeps its contents frozen at about −80 °C, far colder than an ordinary freezer.
How it is used: In microbiology it is used for long-term storage of bacterial and viral cultures, samples and sensitive reagents.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between chest and upright models and storage capacity.
Laminar flow, horizontal NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A clean-air cabinet in which HEPA-filtered air flows from the back of the cabinet straight towards the user, across the work surface.
How it is used: Used to prepare sterile culture media and handle non-infectious materials where the main goal is protecting the work from contamination.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by working width, body material and UV lamp option.
Laminar flow, vertical NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A clean-air cabinet in which HEPA-filtered air flows downward from the top onto the work surface, rather than towards the user.
How it is used: Used to handle culture media, plates and sterile materials in a clean zone, with less air blowing towards the operator than horizontal models.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by working width, body material and UV lamp option.
Biosafety cabinet BSL-2 NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A biosafety cabinet suitable for biosafety level 2 work, meaning moderate-risk germs. It uses HEPA-filtered air to protect the user, the sample and the environment.
How it is used: Used to open and process patient samples that may contain infectious organisms, such as tuberculosis or respiratory specimens, safely.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by cabinet class and type, working width, and accessories such as UV lamp, alarm and stand.
Digital water bath NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An electrically heated water tank with a digital controller that sets and displays the water temperature.
How it is used: Used to warm samples, media and reagents at a controlled temperature, such as melting or holding culture media before pouring.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by tank capacity, temperature range and lid or rack accessories.
Automated blood culture NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An automated blood culture system is an incubator-instrument that holds blood culture bottles and continuously checks them for signs of bacterial or fungal growth.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it helps detect bloodstream infections earlier than manual methods, alerting staff when a bottle turns positive. It is also used in teaching.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by bottle capacity and between systems that also handle mycobacterial (TB) culture.
RT-PCR NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: RT-PCR (reverse transcription PCR) converts RNA into DNA and then copies it, usually measuring results in real time. It detects RNA viruses and gene activity.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to detect RNA viruses such as influenza or SARS-CoV-2 in patient samples, and to train students in molecular methods.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by the number of detection channels, sample throughput and whether automated sample extraction is added.
Conventional PCR NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A PCR machine, also called a thermal cycler, copies tiny amounts of DNA many times by heating and cooling samples in repeated cycles. In conventional PCR, results are checked afterwards, usually on a gel.
How it is used: In microbiology and pathology it is used to detect germs and genetic changes, and to teach students the basics of molecular diagnosis.
Used in: Microbiology, Pathology
Options: Buyers choose by block format, such as 96-well or smaller blocks, and by gradient features for testing several temperatures at once.
GeneXpert NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: GeneXpert is an automated, cartridge-based molecular testing system. Each cartridge processes one sample and detects the genetic material of a germ.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is widely used to detect tuberculosis and drug resistance, and other infections, giving results within hours.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between models with different numbers of testing modules, which sets how many samples run at once.
CLIA NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A CLIA analyser is an automated instrument that runs chemiluminescence immunoassays, tests in which a chemical reaction gives off light. The amount of light shows how much of a substance, such as a hormone or marker, is in a sample.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to test patient samples for infection markers and antibodies, and to show students how automated immunoassay testing works.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between benchtop and floor-standing models, and between closed systems using one maker's reagents and open systems.
Consumables for culture and serology
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Antibiotic discs for susceptibility testing NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Small paper discs soaked with a known antibiotic. They are placed on culture plates to see whether the antibiotic stops bacteria growing.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used for antibiotic sensitivity testing on patient samples, guiding treatment decisions, and in student practicals.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by the range of antibiotics needed and by cartridge or vial packaging.
Antibiotic zone scale NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A ruler or template for measuring the clear zone around antibiotic discs on a culture plate. Zone size shows how sensitive bacteria are to an antibiotic.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to read and record antibiotic sensitivity results and to teach students how to interpret them.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between simple printed scales, vernier calipers and automated zone readers.
Antisera — Salmonella NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Antisera are solutions containing antibodies that react with a specific germ. They identify bacteria by causing visible clumping, called agglutination, when mixed with the matching organism. These antisera are for Salmonella.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used to confirm and type Salmonella from stool or blood cultures, such as in typhoid cases, and in teaching.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between polyvalent antisera, which react with many types, and monovalent antisera for specific types.
Antisera — Shigella dysenteriae NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Antisera are solutions containing antibodies that react with a specific germ. They identify bacteria by causing visible clumping, called agglutination, when mixed with the matching organism. These antisera are for Shigella dysenteriae.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used to identify Shigella dysenteriae, a cause of bacterial dysentery, from stool cultures, and for teaching.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between polyvalent and type-specific antisera.
Antisera — Shigella flexneri NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Antisera are solutions containing antibodies that react with a specific germ. They identify bacteria by causing visible clumping, called agglutination, when mixed with the matching organism. These antisera are for Shigella flexneri.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used to identify Shigella flexneri, a common cause of bacterial dysentery, from stool cultures, and for teaching.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between polyvalent and type-specific antisera.
Antisera — Shigella sonnei NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Antisera are solutions containing antibodies that react with a specific germ. They identify bacteria by causing visible clumping, called agglutination, when mixed with the matching organism. These antisera are for Shigella sonnei.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used to identify Shigella sonnei, a cause of bacterial diarrhoea, from stool cultures, and for teaching.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between pack sizes and between ready-to-use and concentrated forms.
Antisera — Vibrio cholerae NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Antisera are solutions containing antibodies that react with a specific germ. They identify bacteria by causing visible clumping, called agglutination, when mixed with the matching organism. These antisera are for Vibrio cholerae.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used to confirm cholera bacteria from stool cultures and identify their serogroup, and for teaching.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between polyvalent O1 antisera and type-specific antisera such as Ogawa, Inaba or O139.
ATCC strain Enterococcus faecalis 29213 NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: ATCC strains are standard reference bacteria with known, stable properties, supplied by a culture collection. This is the Enterococcus faecalis strain numbered in the item name.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used as a quality control organism to check that culture media, stains and antibiotic sensitivity tests work correctly.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between freeze-dried pellets, swab or loop-ready formats, and pack sizes.
ATCC strain E. coli 25922 NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: ATCC strains are standard reference bacteria with known, stable properties, supplied by a culture collection. This is the E. coli strain numbered in the item name.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used as a quality control organism to check that culture media, stains and antibiotic sensitivity tests work correctly.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between freeze-dried pellets, swab or loop-ready formats, and pack sizes.
ATCC strain E. coli 35218 NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: ATCC strains are standard reference bacteria with known, stable properties, supplied by a culture collection. This is the E. coli strain numbered in the item name.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used as a quality control organism to check that culture media, stains and antibiotic sensitivity tests work correctly, especially tests with beta-lactamase inhibitor antibiotics.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between freeze-dried pellets, swab or loop-ready formats, and pack sizes.
ATCC strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27853 NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: ATCC strains are standard reference bacteria with known, stable properties, supplied by a culture collection. This is the Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain numbered in the item name.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used as a quality control organism to check that culture media, stains and antibiotic sensitivity tests work correctly.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between freeze-dried pellets, swab or loop-ready formats, and pack sizes.
ATCC strain Staphylococcus aureus 25923 NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: ATCC strains are standard reference bacteria with known, stable properties, supplied by a culture collection. This is the Staphylococcus aureus strain numbered in the item name.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used as a quality control organism to check that culture media, stains and antibiotic sensitivity tests by disc diffusion work correctly.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between freeze-dried pellets, swab or loop-ready formats, and pack sizes.
ATCC strain Staphylococcus aureus 29213 NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: ATCC strains are standard reference bacteria with known, stable properties, supplied by a culture collection. This is the Staphylococcus aureus strain numbered in the item name.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used as a quality control organism to check that culture media, stains and antibiotic sensitivity tests by dilution methods work correctly.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between freeze-dried pellets, swab or loop-ready formats, and pack sizes.
Blood culture bottles NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Sealed bottles containing a nutrient broth. A patient's blood is added so that any bacteria or fungi present can grow and be detected.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used to diagnose bloodstream infections, either read manually or loaded into an automated blood culture system.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between adult and paediatric bottles, aerobic and anaerobic bottles, and manual or system-specific bottles.
Micropipettes, multichannel and single channel NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Micropipettes are handheld tools for measuring very small liquid volumes using disposable tips. Multichannel models fill several wells at once, while single-channel models handle one sample.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used for ELISA, PCR and other tests, where accurate small volumes are needed.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between fixed and variable volume, single and multichannel, and manual or electronic models.
Digital thermometers NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Battery-powered thermometers that measure temperature with an electronic sensor and show the reading on a digital display.
How it is used: Used in the microbiology department for temperature checks, for example of people or of equipment and samples, depending on the probe type.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Options include clinical stick thermometers, probe thermometers and non-contact infrared thermometers.
BSL-2 virology lab
6 items
Deep freezer −80 °C with UPS NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: This is an ultra-low temperature freezer that keeps contents at about −80 °C, supplied with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for backup power.
How it is used: In microbiology it stores cultures and sensitive samples long term, while the UPS helps keep it running during power cuts.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose freezer capacity, chest or upright style, and UPS backup time.
Real-time PCR machine with UPS (2 nos. 2 kVA, 1 h backup) NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A real-time PCR machine copies DNA and measures it during the test using fluorescent signals. This item includes UPS units, battery backups that keep it running during power cuts.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to detect viruses and bacteria, such as for COVID-19 or hepatitis, and the backup protects runs from interruption.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by number of detection channels and sample capacity, and by UPS capacity and backup time.
Microcentrifuge / refrigerated centrifuge NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A centrifuge for very small tubes (microcentrifuge) or one with built-in cooling (refrigerated centrifuge) to keep samples cold while spinning. Some models combine both features.
How it is used: Used to spin small sample volumes and to process heat-sensitive material such as proteins, DNA or microbes without damaging them during separation.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between a compact microcentrifuge and a refrigerated model, and by rotor options and maximum speed.
Personal protective equipment NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Protective gear such as gloves, masks, gowns, caps, goggles and face shields.
How it is used: Used in microbiology labs and other areas to protect staff from infection and harmful materials.
Used in: Microbiology
Viral transport medium NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: Viral transport medium is a liquid in a sterile tube that keeps viruses stable after a swab is taken, until it reaches the lab.
How it is used: In microbiology labs and wards it is used to collect and send throat or nasal swabs for virus testing, such as by RT-PCR.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between kits with swabs included and medium-only tubes, and by fill volume.
Consumables and kits for virology NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A group of supplies for virus testing. These typically include rapid test kits, ELISA kits, molecular test kits, sample tubes, tips and other disposables.
How it is used: In microbiology labs they are used to diagnose viral infections such as hepatitis, HIV and dengue, and for teaching virology.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between rapid card tests, ELISA kits and PCR-based kits depending on the tests offered.
Other items
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Magnifying glass with metal handle NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A handheld magnifying glass with a sturdy metal frame and handle, built to last with regular use in the laboratory.
How it is used: Microbiology staff and students use it to look closely at bacterial colonies growing on culture plates.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between different lens diameters and with or without a built-in light.
Metal mincing machine NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A hand-operated or electric grinder with a metal body that cuts animal tissue or meat into small pieces.
How it is used: Used to mince meat and tissues when preparing certain culture media, such as meat broths, and for processing tissue samples.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between manual and electric models and by size and body material.
Post-mortem instrument sets, complete NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A post-mortem instrument set is a collection of tools for autopsy. It typically includes knives, scissors, forceps, saws, a chisel, a hammer, probes, a skull key and measuring tools. A complete set covers all main steps of an autopsy.
How it is used: These sets are used for post-mortem examination and sample collection, and for teaching autopsy techniques to students.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between basic and comprehensive sets, and between instrument grades and storage cases.
Suction pumps NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: An electric pump that creates suction, also called vacuum, to pull liquids or air through connected tubing.
How it is used: Used to speed up filtration of liquids through filters, and to remove waste liquid from samples in the laboratory.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by suction strength, oil-free or oil-type pump, and portable or bench-mounted models.
Seitz filtering apparatus NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A filtering apparatus that holds a filter pad or membrane in a metal holder and removes bacteria from liquids by suction or pressure.
How it is used: Used to sterilise liquids that would be damaged by heat, such as serum and some culture media ingredients, by filtering out bacteria.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by holder size and filtration capacity.
Filter and Millipore filter NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A filtration set that uses thin membrane filters with very fine pores to remove bacteria and particles from liquids. Millipore is a common name for these membranes.
How it is used: Used to sterilise heat-sensitive liquids such as antibiotic solutions and serum, and to filter water samples for bacterial testing.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by filter holder size, glass or steel holder, and membrane pore size.
Desiccators NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A sealed glass or plastic container with a drying agent at the bottom that keeps its contents free of moisture.
How it is used: Used to store dried chemicals, media powders and samples, and to cool heated items without them absorbing moisture from the air.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by size and material, glass or plastic, and whether a vacuum valve is fitted.
Vacuum desiccators NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A sealed desiccator with a tap that allows air to be pumped out, so that materials dry faster and stay dry under low pressure.
How it is used: Used to dry and store moisture-sensitive chemicals, media and samples, and for drying materials more quickly than in an ordinary desiccator.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by size and material, glass or plastic.
Plastic apron for post-mortem NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A waterproof plastic apron worn over clothing during autopsies or lab work with infectious material.
How it is used: In microbiology and autopsy work it protects staff from splashes of body fluids and samples.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between disposable and reusable aprons, and between different lengths and thicknesses.
Rubber apron for post-mortem NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A heavy, waterproof rubber apron worn over clothing during autopsies. It can be washed and reused.
How it is used: In microbiology and autopsy work it protects staff from body fluids and chemicals while handling specimens.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between rubber and plastic aprons, and between different lengths.
Lyophiliser NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A lyophiliser, or freeze dryer, removes water from frozen material under vacuum. This turns samples into a dry powder that can be stored for long periods.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to preserve bacterial cultures, sera and reagents for long-term storage, and for research work.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between small benchtop units and larger floor models, and by the type of shelves or flasks used.
Thermal cycler NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A thermal cycler is the instrument that runs PCR. It heats and cools small tubes or plates in precise, repeated cycles to copy DNA.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to detect germs by their genetic material, and for teaching students and residents the basics of PCR.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between 96-well and smaller blocks, and between models with or without a temperature gradient feature.
UV transilluminator with photography NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A UV transilluminator is a light box that shines ultraviolet light through a gel, making stained DNA bands visible. The photography unit captures images of the gel.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to view and record results of conventional PCR and gel electrophoresis, a method that separates DNA by size.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between simple UV boxes with a camera hood and enclosed gel documentation systems with software.
Cold room +4 °C NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A +4 °C cold room is a walk-in insulated room kept at refrigerator temperature by a cooling unit.
How it is used: In microbiology it is used to store large amounts of culture media, reagents and samples that must be kept cold.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose the room size, panel thickness, and backup cooling units or alarms.
BACTEC system NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: BACTEC is a well-known automated blood culture system. It incubates special culture bottles and monitors them continuously to detect bacteria, fungi or, in some models, TB bacteria.
How it is used: In microbiology labs it is used to detect bloodstream and other infections from patient samples, and to teach students automated culture methods.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between models of different bottle capacity and models designed for blood culture or for mycobacterial culture.
Phase-contrast microscope NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A microscope that uses special optics to make clear, colourless objects such as living cells visible without staining.
How it is used: Microbiology uses it to see live, unstained bacteria, parasites and cells, for example to check whether organisms are moving.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose between upright and inverted designs, and binocular or trinocular heads.
Microfuge NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A small, compact centrifuge that spins tiny plastic tubes, often called micro or Eppendorf-type tubes, at high speed to separate their contents.
How it is used: Used for molecular and research work, such as preparing DNA samples or spinning down small volumes of reagents and specimens.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by tube size and number, maximum speed, and whether cooling is included.
Ultracentrifuge NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A very high-speed centrifuge that can separate extremely small particles such as viruses, cell parts and large molecules from a liquid.
How it is used: Used in research and advanced laboratory work to concentrate or purify viruses, proteins and other tiny particles for study.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Buyers choose by maximum speed, rotor types, refrigeration and floor-standing or bench-top design.
Fluorescent microscope NMC UG-MSR 2023About this item
What it is: A microscope that uses special light to make fluorescent dyes in a sample glow, so certain cells, germs or proteins stand out clearly against a dark background.
How it is used: Microbiology labs use it to detect bacteria and other organisms marked with fluorescent stains, for example in tuberculosis testing.
Used in: Microbiology
Options: Common choices are LED or mercury-lamp light sources and the number of filters provided.
Furniture — department office
9 items
Executive table for Head of Department About this item
What it is: A larger office desk for a department head, usually with drawers and a side unit for files.
How it is used: Used in the Head of Department's office for administrative work, meeting faculty and students, and managing department records.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Choices include wooden or laminate finishes, with or without side return, and lockable pedestal drawers.
Revolving office chair About this item
What it is: An office chair that swivels on a base with wheels, usually with height adjustment and a cushioned seat and back.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff across departments at desks and computer tables for daily paperwork, computer work and record keeping.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include mesh or cushioned backs, with or without armrests, medium or high back, and fabric or leatherette covers.
Visitor chairs About this item
What it is: A fixed-leg chair placed in front of a desk for guests, usually with a cushioned seat and sometimes armrests.
How it is used: Placed in front of office and department desks, where visitors, students, patients' relatives or colleagues sit during meetings.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden frames, cushioned or plain seats, with or without armrests, and fabric or leatherette covers.
Office table About this item
What it is: A standard working desk for office use, usually with one or more drawers.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff in departments for paperwork, record keeping and meeting students or colleagues.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel, wooden or laminate construction, with or without lockable drawers, and different sizes.
Computer table About this item
What it is: A desk designed for a computer, usually with space for the monitor and often a sliding keyboard tray and CPU shelf.
How it is used: Used in department offices, the library and computer areas for staff and students to work on computers, records and online resources.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Central Library, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include wooden, laminate or steel construction, with or without keyboard tray, CPU stand and drawers.
Steel almirah About this item
What it is: A tall steel cupboard with lockable doors and internal shelves for safe storage.
How it is used: Used across offices and departments to store files, records, stationery, teaching materials and other items that need to be kept locked.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include different heights, full or half shelves, with or without a locker compartment, and plain or glass-panel doors.
Filing cabinet About this item
What it is: A cabinet with deep pull-out drawers for keeping files and documents upright and organised, usually made of steel.
How it is used: Used in administrative and department offices to store student records, staff files, correspondence and other official documents.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Buyers choose between two-, three- or four-drawer models, with or without central lock, and steel or wooden construction.
Bookshelf / book rack About this item
What it is: A shelf unit for storing books, journals and files in an upright, easy-to-see arrangement.
How it is used: Used in department offices, seminar rooms and departmental libraries to keep reference books, journals, theses and records.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden construction, open shelves or glass doors, with or without lock, and adjustable shelves.
Side rack About this item
What it is: A small rack or low cabinet placed beside a desk to hold files, books and frequently used items.
How it is used: Used next to desks in department offices and faculty rooms to keep working files, books and stationery within easy reach.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden construction, open shelves or with doors, and with or without lock.
Furniture — faculty rooms
5 items
Office table About this item
What it is: A standard working desk for office use, usually with one or more drawers.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff in departments for paperwork, record keeping and meeting students or colleagues.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel, wooden or laminate construction, with or without lockable drawers, and different sizes.
Revolving office chair About this item
What it is: An office chair that swivels on a base with wheels, usually with height adjustment and a cushioned seat and back.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff across departments at desks and computer tables for daily paperwork, computer work and record keeping.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include mesh or cushioned backs, with or without armrests, medium or high back, and fabric or leatherette covers.
Visitor chairs About this item
What it is: A fixed-leg chair placed in front of a desk for guests, usually with a cushioned seat and sometimes armrests.
How it is used: Placed in front of office and department desks, where visitors, students, patients' relatives or colleagues sit during meetings.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden frames, cushioned or plain seats, with or without armrests, and fabric or leatherette covers.
Steel almirah About this item
What it is: A tall steel cupboard with lockable doors and internal shelves for safe storage.
How it is used: Used across offices and departments to store files, records, stationery, teaching materials and other items that need to be kept locked.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include different heights, full or half shelves, with or without a locker compartment, and plain or glass-panel doors.
Bookshelf / book rack About this item
What it is: A shelf unit for storing books, journals and files in an upright, easy-to-see arrangement.
How it is used: Used in department offices, seminar rooms and departmental libraries to keep reference books, journals, theses and records.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden construction, open shelves or glass doors, with or without lock, and adjustable shelves.
Furniture — laboratory
7 items
Laboratory work bench with reagent shelf About this item
What it is: A laboratory work bench with a raised shelf along its length for keeping reagent bottles (chemicals used in tests) within reach.
How it is used: Students use it during practical classes, with the reagents they need placed on the shelf above their work area.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology
Options: Options include single-sided or double-sided benches, different worktop materials, and with or without storage below.
Laboratory work bench with sink About this item
What it is: A laboratory work bench with a built-in sink and tap for washing hands, glassware and equipment.
How it is used: Students and staff use it in practical labs where water is needed for staining slides, rinsing glassware and cleaning up after experiments.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology
Options: Buyers choose between steel and ceramic or polymer sinks, single or double sinks, and different bench lengths and worktops.
Laboratory stool, height adjustable About this item
What it is: A backless or low-back seat for laboratory use whose seat height can be raised or lowered.
How it is used: Students and staff use it at lab benches so they can sit at a comfortable height while using microscopes or doing bench work.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology
Options: Common choices are gas-lift or screw height adjustment, with or without wheels, and with or without a backrest.
Demonstrator's table and chair About this item
What it is: A table and matching chair for the teacher or demonstrator who supervises practical classes in a laboratory.
How it is used: The demonstrator uses it to keep teaching material, record attendance and practical work, and show items to students during lab sessions.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology
Options: Buyers choose between wooden and steel frames, tables with or without drawers, and fixed or revolving chairs.
Wall-mounted storage cabinet About this item
What it is: A cabinet fixed to the wall, with doors and shelves, which saves floor space.
How it is used: Fitted in practical labs and demonstration rooms to store glassware, reagents, specimens, slides and small items above the work area.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology
Options: Buyers choose between steel, wooden or laminate construction, glass or solid doors, and with or without lock.
Instrument cupboard About this item
What it is: A lockable cupboard with shelves for storing laboratory instruments, glassware and small equipment when not in use.
How it is used: Pre-clinical and para-clinical labs use it to store dissection sets, glassware and small devices safely between practical classes.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology
Options: Options include steel or wooden construction, glass-panel or solid doors, and different heights and shelf counts.
Chemical / reagent storage cabinet About this item
What it is: A closed cabinet for storing chemicals and reagents (substances used in lab tests). It usually has shelves, lockable doors and a body that resists spills and corrosion.
How it is used: Departments such as Biochemistry, Pathology and Pharmacology use it to keep stains, solutions and other chemicals organised, labelled and away from students' work areas.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology
Options: Buyers choose between steel and wooden bodies, single or double doors, and plain or ventilated designs for chemicals that give off fumes.
Furniture — teaching room
4 items
Student chair with writing pad About this item
What it is: A chair with a small attached writing surface on one arm, so a student can sit and write without a separate desk.
How it is used: Used in demonstration rooms, tutorial rooms and seminar halls, where students sit to attend small-group classes and take notes.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery and more
Options: Options include steel or plastic frames, right- or left-hand writing pads, cushioned or plain seats, and with or without a storage tray.
Teacher's table and chair About this item
What it is: A desk with a matching chair for a teacher, usually with a drawer for notes, attendance registers and stationery.
How it is used: Placed at the front of demonstration rooms and practical labs, where the teacher sits to take attendance, prepare and conduct classes.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery and more
Options: Buyers choose between steel, wooden or laminate desks, with or without lockable drawers, and fixed or revolving chairs.
Podium / lectern About this item
What it is: A stand with a sloping top for a teacher to rest notes while speaking, sometimes with a shelf below.
How it is used: Used in demonstration rooms and seminar rooms, where teachers stand to take classes, give presentations and conduct discussions.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery and more
Options: Options include wooden or laminate finish, fixed or movable, and with or without a microphone mount.
White board / display board About this item
What it is: A wall board with either a white dry-erase writing surface or a pin-up display surface. Some models combine both on one board.
How it is used: Used in demonstration rooms, seminar rooms and department corridors for teaching, notices, timetables, charts and display of student work.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery and more
Options: Common choices include white writing surface, soft pin-up board or combination board, magnetic surface, and wall-mounted or movable stand.
Furniture — museum
4 items
Specimen display cabinet with glass doors About this item
What it is: A display cabinet with glass doors and shelves designed to hold specimen jars, models and other museum exhibits.
How it is used: Department museums use it to show preserved specimens and teaching models so students can view and study them while they remain safe and dust-free.
Used in: Anatomy, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology
Options: Common variants are wall-mounted or free-standing, wooden or aluminium frames, and different widths and shelf numbers.
Specimen racks / shelves About this item
What it is: Open racks or shelving units for holding specimen jars, models and other teaching items in rows.
How it is used: Department museums and store rooms use them to arrange large numbers of specimens in an orderly, labelled way for viewing and storage.
Used in: Anatomy, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology
Options: Buyers choose between steel and wooden shelving, wall-fixed or free-standing units, and stepped (tiered) or flat shelves.
Glass showcase About this item
What it is: A cabinet with glass panels on the front and sides so that the items inside can be seen without opening it.
How it is used: It is used in department museums to display specimens, models and charts so students can study them while the items stay protected from dust and handling.
Used in: Anatomy, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology
Options: Common choices are wall-mounted or free-standing units, wooden or aluminium frames, and the number of shelves.
Museum seating benches / chairs About this item
What it is: Benches or chairs placed in a department museum so visitors can sit while viewing exhibits.
How it is used: Students sit on them while studying specimens, models and charts in the museum during self-study or teaching sessions.
Used in: Anatomy, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology
Options: Common choices are benches or individual chairs, steel or wooden frames, and with or without backrests.
How Unnat Exports helps with Microbiology
- One list, one quotation
Every item for Microbiology, from equipment to furniture, quoted together, item-wise, with GST shown.
- Matched to the documents
Item names follow the wording used in NMC and government planning documents, so your list reads the way inspectors expect.
- Help with specifications
Not sure which model or size? Our team goes through the options with you before quoting.
- Supply across India
Delivery and installation for your city are confirmed in the quotation.
Before you finalise your Microbiology list
- Check your MBBS intake and any PG seats; several quantities scale with them.
- Compare the list with the current official norms for your college. The table above shows which items the documents name.
- Measure the rooms, labs or wards so furniture and equipment fit.
- Decide which items you already have and which need replacing.
- Note any tender or department specifications you must follow.
Send this checklist with your list and we will quote against it.
Common questions
What does Unnat Exports supply for the Microbiology department?
Items from the equipment, consumables for culture and serology, bsl-2 virology lab, other items groups on this page, plus furniture for the department office, faculty rooms, laboratory. Most of them fall under general laboratory equipment, lab glassware, reagents & consumables, office, classroom, library & hostel furniture.
Do I have to buy everything on this list?
No. The list shows items commonly bought for this department. You choose the items and quantities you need; every quantity box starts empty.
Do you also supply furniture for the Microbiology department?
Yes. This page lists furniture for the department office, faculty rooms, laboratory, teaching room, museum. Tell us your room sizes in the note box if you need custom sizes.
Is this the official list of requirements?
No. It is a planning list to help you prepare your purchase. Please check the current official norms that apply to your college, such as the National Medical Commission documents, before you finalise quantities.
How do I get a quotation for Microbiology?
Open the list builder, tick the items, type your quantities and send the list. You can also send the list you already have on WhatsApp at 94674 67836.
Can you help me choose models and specifications?
Yes. When you send your list, tick “I need help choosing specifications” and our team will call you to go through the options before quoting.
Ready to get a quotation?
Tick what you need, type your quantities, and send the list to Unnat Exports. Or just message us on WhatsApp.