NB1

The Biological Sample Laboratory level 1 (NB1) is dedicated to biological samples preparation without risk for users and environment.

NB1 Laboratory

LAB-NB1 has basic consumables of a biological laboratory, besides an infrastructure with equipments as centrifuge, drying oven for materials, water purifier, analytical balance, pHmeter, ultrasonic bathing, Varioskan plate reader for absorbance and fluorescence, as well as a biofreezer or temporary storage of samples at –80°C.

To access this laboratory, it is mandatory to use PPEs (Personal Protective Equipments), as long-sleeved apron, goggles and and gloves during experiments, besides appropriate clothing (long pants and closed-toe shoes). Training for the use of the facility is also mandatory, and it is forbidden to touch doorknobs with gloves and consume food/drinks.

NB2

The Level 2 (NB2) Biological Sample Laboratory is dedicated to the preparation of samples with moderate risk to the user.

It has an infrastructure divided into:  anteroom (dressing and undressing), Room 1 (cell culture) and Room 2 (fluid handling), in addition to basic supplies for the preparation of biological samples.

To access the laboratory, prior training is mandatory, as well as the use of PPEs, such as a long-sleeved apron exclusive to NB2, gloves inside the rooms, a protective mask in Room 1 and goggles in Room 2, in addition to appropriate clothing (long pants and closed shoes). 

Room 1 has adequate infrastructure for cell cultivation. The room is equipped with biological safety cabinets, CO2 incubators, a binocular microscope, a bath with thermal beads, a centrifuge and an automatic cell counter.

Room 2 has infrastructure for handling fluids, such as human biological samples (blood and plasma, for example). The room is equipped with a refrigerator and freezer for temporary storage and a refrigerated centrifuge. It also has an autoclave for sterilizing materials and waste.