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Biochemistry Laboratory (Room B+710)

College of Applied Sciences
About the Lab

Biochemistry Lab is a vital component of the College of Applied Sciences, dedicated to supporting the Applied Biology program. With a capacity for 15 students, this state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern tools and devices essential for imparting a wide range of practical skills and abilities.

 

Equipment & Tools
  1. Thermal cycler T100 by Bio-Rad
  2. Spectrophotometer
  3. Humatwist vortex mixer (230V/60Hz)
  4. Humalyzer 3000
  5. Humax 4k
  6. Phlebotomy chair
  7. Agarose gel electrophoresis system
  8. Fridge
  9. General incubator (32L capacity, LIB-030M)
  10. ELISA reader RT-2100C
  11. pH-ORP-temp bench meter AD1000 with RS232/USB interface
  12. Centrifuge (15000rpm, D2012plus) with A12-2P rotor (12 tube, 9012002121)
  13. Autoclave BDM-Z24N (24-liter benchtop)
  14. Transparent water bath (Model: SY-20L)
  15. Automatic water still (8L/h, LWD-3008)
  16. Hotplate and magnetic stirrer
  17. Electronic balance CQT2601 (2600g/0.1g)
  18. Accuris Precision balance (500 grams, 1mg, W3200-500-E)
  19. Single-channel pipette 0.1-2.5 μL
  20. Single-channel pipette 10-100 μL
  21. Single-channel pipette 0.5-10 μL
  22. Micropette Plus single-channel adjustable (5-50 μL, 7050201006)
  23. Single-channel pipette 20-200 μL
  24. Single-channel pipette 100-1000 μL
  25. Incubator with orbital shaker (LSI-3016A) includes SR-1450 spring rack

 

Safety
  1. Wear lab coats and gloves during specified experiments.
  2. Refrain from smelling or tasting chemicals.
  3. Entry into the laboratory is prohibited without supervision.
  4. Consumption of food or drinks is strictly prohibited within the laboratory premises.
  5. Do not adjust or handle equipment without the presence of a supervisor.
  6. After use, ensure tools and materials are returned to their designated locations.
  7. Dispose of sharp waste, such as needles and blood containers, in designated containers.

 

Courses

Medical biochemistry lab

Biochemistry lab

Hematology lab

 

Skills

Within its walls, students have access to a number of devices, tools, and materials necessary for mastering both basic and specialized techniques. These include:

  1. Phlebotomy technique.
  2. Identification of blood collection tubes &preparation of blood plasma and serum.
  3.  How to use Spectrophotometer device.
  4. Diabetic profile tests measurement of blood glucose.
  5. Measurement of serum total cholesterol, measurement of serum triglyceride (TG).
  6. Measurement of Serum LDL- C, HDL-C.
  7. Liver Function Tests:  measurement of Serum ALT &AST.
  8. Measurement of Serum Bilirubin (Total, direct &indirect).
  9. Measurement of Serum Creatinine, Creatinine Clearance.
  10. Renal Function Tests, measurement of Serum BUN.
  11. Quantitative Determination of Serum Uric Acid.
  12. Quantitative Determination of Calcium (Ca++).
  13. Learn how to stain the red blood cells.
Lab Team

Laboratory Course Instructors: Dr. Fawzi Al-Razem, Dr. Sharaf Al-Tardeh, Arwa Mujahed, and several part-time teachers.

Laboratory Supervisors: Heba Al Aloul and Rawand Al-Ajlouni.

 

Students

Human medicine students

Applied biology students

 

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