Microbiological Testing in a Nigerian Pharmaceutical Company Microbiology Laboratory

Abstract

This is a case study of microbiology testing performed in a pharmaceutical company microbiology laboratory in Lagos, Nigeria which consists of the following ; routine laboratory safety and cleanliness, operation and care of laboratory instruments, preparation of glassware-ready for use, sterilization and sterilization techniques, proper methods of collection of samples for microbiological testing, inoculation and incubation of samples, detection of contaminants, pollution monitoring of the air and environment of the factory and many more. This laboratory experience provides a broad insight and knowledge of microbiological control techniques as applied to the Nigerian Pharmaceutical industry which will facilitate the ability of microbiologists to be able to control the air, environment and samples in pharmaceutical companies in the locality.