Oct 15, 2013 in Lab Skills, Research To make fake blood for a safe lab skills practical, make a solution with following ingredients and proportions: 10% golden syrup 50% sesame oil 40% H2O Add 10 drops of red food colouring The solution will naturally separate so give … Continue reading
Jul 15, 2012 in Lab Skills, Research Translational research is finding its way into all phases of clinical trials which means more and more research nurses are finding themselves with the task of collecting and processing samples. These samples are very valuable resources and crucial to the … Continue reading
Nov 21, 2011 in Lab Skills, Research A quick guide on the basics of centrifugation What to do for before using a centrifuge? Ensure that the rotor is free of spillage and damage. Look to see if the adaptors are the correct size for your blood tubes. … Continue reading
Jul 14, 2011 in Lab Skills, Research The Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) Research Nurse Steering Committee was established to support nurses, including research nurses, working in early phase and translational clinical research. As the group has developed it has increased the training and educational support offered … Continue reading
Jan 29, 2011 in Lab Skills, Research What exactly is dry ice? It’s solid carbon dioxide often supplied in pellets, slices or blocks How ‘cold’ is dry ice? It is very cold, minus 78°Celsius! You should never handle dry ice without proper thermal gloves to protect your … Continue reading