Module 5 :: Assuring Quality
Topic 1 :: Introduction to Quality Assurance
Physical Facilities and Environment Conditions (cont.)
For example, one of the pieces of scientific equipment widely used in DNA testing, the ABI 310, generates heat during operation but requires a stable environmental temperature to give consistent results. The laboratory should ensure that the air conditioning (A/C) around the 310 is adequate. This is sometimes achieved by isolating the equipment in a space with a local A/C unit.
Another example is the widespread use of freezers and refrigerators for sample and reagent storage.
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