Tissue Culture Hood

A Biological Safety Carbinets (BSC) is a primary containment device providing personnel, product, and environmental protection when handling infectious microorganisms and biological materials. Class II, Type A2 cabinets (most common in clinical laboratories) feature HEPA-filtered laminar downflow air (70% recirculated, 30% exhausted) maintaining ISO 5 (Class 100) air quality within the work zone, with inflow velocities of 100-120 fpm at the sash opening. Constructed of stainless steel with tempered glass sash, HEPA filters (99.99% efficient at 0.3 microns), motor/blower system, and UV decontamination option. Available in 3-6 foot widths for various laboratory applications. Certified to NSF/ANSI 49 standards with annual recertification required. Primary clinical applications include microbiological specimen processing (culture inoculation, Gram stains), mycobacteriology work (AFB smears, TB culture), viral culture and isolation, fungal mycology procedures, cell culture maintenance, molecular biology PCR setup, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Essential containment equipment for BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories handling pathogens including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, SARS-CoV-2, influenza viruses, pathogenic fungi, and other infectious agents, protecting laboratory personnel from aerosol-borne infections while maintaining specimen integrity.