Clean benches' management methods

Principles of using ultra-clean benches

The ultra-clean bench in the barrier system can only be used for the establishment of animal models, the daily operation of transgenic mice.

Ultra-clean bench use management

(1) Each time the ultra-clean workbench is used, the experimenter should first turn on the ultraviolet lamp on the ultra-clean workbench, and use it after 20 minutes of ultraviolet irradiation.

(2) Turn on the working power of the ultra-clean workbench, turn off the UV lamp, and spray and wipe the work surface with 75% alcohol or 0.5% peracetic acid.

(3) During the whole experiment, the experimenter should operate in accordance with the aseptic operation procedures.

(4) After the experiment, wipe the work surface with disinfectant, turn off the working power, and turn on the UV lamp again for 15 minutes.

(5) In case of failure of the unit, the animal laboratory should be notified immediately, and the professional personnel will continue to use it after passing the inspection.

(6) Experimenters should pay attention to keeping the room clean and tidy.

(7) The filter material of the ultra-clean workbench should be replaced every 2 years, and the replacement record should be made.