Aseptic Technique and Its Application in Microbial Contamination Control in Laboratory Environments

Abstract

Aseptic practice is a laboratory practice whose aim is to avoid microbial contamination whose potential can undermine experimental outcome, patient health status, and even thwart scientific progress. In this paper, we provide background on the history, procedure, and importance of aseptic practices against microbial contamination in laboratory practice. Based on observation on sterilization practice, the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE), environment control measures, and human factors in aseptic practice, we provide evidence for compliance with aseptic precautions. We demonstrate vulnerabilities laboratory practice is exposed to regarding human factors and environment, and propose recommendations on mitigation. In this research, we demonstrate evidence for the necessity of aseptic techniques in ensuring integrity in laboratory practice, and protection of public health.