Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms that are alive but are too small to be seen with the naked eye. These tests are done to determine if an infection is caused by bacteria, fungi or parasites. An abnormal result may be a sign of disease.

Microbiology labs include many tests. A common Microbiology tests is a urine test.

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These microbes play crucial roles in nutrient cycling, biodegradation, climate change, food spoilage, the cause and control of disease, and biotechnology. … They can be used in many ways; making life-saving drugs, the manufacturing of biofuels, cleaning up of pollution and producing or processing of foods and drinks.

A shallow dish (plastic or glass) with a lid, used to culture cells (bacteria/microorganisms).

Contains selective or non-selective nutrients which can be used in a semi-solid form (agar) or in a liquid (broth) form. Specifically used for the growth, storage or transport of bacteria/microorganisms