Category
Laboratory Equipment
Typical Use
Grow microbial or cell cultures at controlled temperature.
Description
A temperature controlled chamber used to incubate microbiological cultures, cell lines, or biochemical reactions at precise temperatures to support growth and experimental conditions, commonly used in microbiology, cell biology, and clinical laboratories. Incubators may provide humidity control, CO? regulation for mammalian cell culture, and shaking capability for aeration, depending on application requirements. Strict aseptic technique, routine cleaning, and monitoring of temperature and gas levels are necessary to prevent contamination and ensure experimental reproducibility. Incubators support diagnostic microbiology, research, and quality control testing across healthcare and scientific settings.