What is a sterile bottle?

A sterile bottle is a container used for sampling, where aseptic protocols are enforced. Sterile bottles are produced using sterile devices and techniques and sealed to prevent contamination. There are many different types of sterile bottles, but the most common are small glass containers sealed with rubber stopper and aluminum lid. When using one of these bottles, a sterile syringe is used to collect the sample and the needle on the syringe is inserted directly into the lid of the sterile bottle. Laboratory technician responsible for collecting and processing samples should wear suitable gloves during the sampling process. Most manufacturers offer a sterile bottle like a small as 1 millilitr (ml) up to 100 ml. The sterile bottle is generally made of borosilicate or glass, as well as the most sterile laboratory equipment. Glass can be clear or - if the content of light - Amber in color needs to be protected.

in dependentTi on the sample collection method may be required a specific type of closure. While the rubber plug and the deadline are a common configuration, there are also screw threads, colored closures and cork bottles. Caps for sterile vials can be sold separately, depending on the manufacturer and type of sterile vial.

For collection of environmental samples, a different type of sterile bottle can be used. These bottles are a flat bottom tube and come in clean or amber glass. In terms of volume, environmental bottles are generally designed to hold 20, 40 or 60 ml. Environmental scientists can use such vials to collect water samples, insects other field samples to return to the laboratory for analysis.

Sterility certificate and a unique batch number should be accompanied by any order of sterile equipment specified by a renowned manufacturer. The best sterilization procedures can include a completely hands-free production line using robotic equipment and video monitoring. SampleContainers that have undergone a strict sterilization process are necessary to prevent contamination and further damage to the content in each sterile bottle.