The refrigeration process works due to the physical process of evaporation in which a liquid (a refrigerant) absorbs heat from its environment as it evaporates. The amount of heat removed, and how efficiently it is done, depends on factors such as the compressor, evaporator, insulation, and in large part, the type of refrigerant used. A […]
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Freezers play a fundamental role in the successful operation of laboratories and medical facilities. They offer safe and reliable storage for samples and medications requiring low-temperature environments. Nevertheless, every facility has unique freezer needs. While research laboratories require a freezer that provides a steady temperature for critical biological samples, an outpatient clinic may need a […]
The proper storage of medications in any healthcare facility is a matter of utmost importance. Insecurely storing medicines, vaccines, and other related controlled substances can increase the chances of theft, tampering, and malpractices like unauthorized access. Such incidents not only harm the reputation of the medical facility but can also put the lives of patients […]
If you are tasked with the safe storage of preventative medicines, you’ll want to ensure proper vaccine temperature ranges. This basic vaccine storage chart may help: 1. Adenovirus vaccine Vaccines designed to protect against Type 4 and Type 7 Adenovirus are typically supplied as 100-count bottles of round, enteric-coated tablets. To maintain integrity of the […]
Selecting the right refrigerator for your hospital or research facility can be tricky. Your workplace needs a reliable unit that has enough space to store your medical supplies at the correct temperature range. The marketplace already has a wide variety of specialized refrigeration units. Each one has different features and styles, but which one is […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), errors in storage and handling cause significant financial losses each year due to wasted vaccines and result in many patients having to be re-vaccinated. While the vaccine cold chain relies on other parts of the supply chain that you have no control over, including actions […]
Defrosting your laboratory freezer may seem like a tedious process. However, it is a necessary task for preserving the life of your freezer, ensuring the proper temperature, and making sure there is plenty of space to store specimens instead of ice. Your freezer should be defrosted at least once a year and more often if there […]
If you’re offering vaccines through the CDC’s Vaccines for Children program at your facility, you must not only have a temperature-specific refrigerator for them but also enough storage space to hold all of the vaccines you have available. In fact, VFC guidelines state that, if your practice has had previous storage incidents that resulted in […]
Lab managers know that the quality of the research being done is often dependent on the integrity of their cold storage system. A unit failure can lay to waste months of hard work and a lot of money. Here are five of the reasons why lab managers turn to American Biotech Supply for their medical […]
Every year, millions of people receive vaccines to boost their immunity and increase their resistance to infectious illnesses. According to the World Health Organization, immunization is a proven tool to control life-threatening infectious diseases that kill almost 3 million people annually. It’s one of the most cost-effective investments to protect the health of vulnerable populations. Vaccines […]
