- Our bioassay laboratory constitutes of:
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Chemical room :
- Where test items are maintained and separated from all testing tools
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Potter tower room (Equipped with an extraction fan):
- Where a Potter tower is used for accurate application of insecticides onto block substrates as a direct spray
- Testing room:
- Where test items are tested and data is generated
- Shaker bath room/ Net washing room
- Where whole LLINs and net samples are washed for testing and trials
- Block preparation and untreated block storage room
- Where different types of blocs substrates (i.e. cement, mud, wood etc.) are prepared for eventual treatment and testing of IRS products
- Changing room
- Where safety materials (masks, coverall, eye protective, gloves, combination etc.) are stored
- Storage room
- Where untreated materials and laboratory consumables are stocked
- Conference hall
- CREC/LSHTM´s conference room is fully air-conditioned and has a capacity of seating 30 persons, fitted with LCD projector and Internet access.
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