Aseptic technique

A set of procedures used to prevent unwanted microorganisms contaminating a culture, equipment or the surroundings.

A method of handling microorganisms that reduces contamination of a culture and its surroundings.

Methods used to prevent unwanted microorganisms from entering a culture and to prevent the cultured microorganisms from escaping.

A method of working that reduces contamination of a culture and the escape of microorganisms.

Methods used when handling microorganisms to reduce contamination of cultures, people and the surroundings.

Working methods that reduce contamination of a culture by unwanted microorganisms and prevent cultured microorganisms escaping.