Lab tools


This section offers a selection of essential tools and resources developed by our lab to support and enhance various laboratory processes. From templates and molecular weight markers to detailed protocols and infographics, these aids are designed to improve accuracy and efficiency in everyday lab work. Simply click on the thumbnails to download the tools that best meet your needs. We provide these resources not only to assist in our own operations but also to help other laboratories document and refine their processes, fostering a collaborative environment of shared knowledge and best practices.


(Last updated: March 31, © 2025.)



Gel documentation template

Download, edit and print your gel annotations for your logbook.
(Pptx file, english, last updated June 2023)

Thermal cycler well distribution template

Printable PDF document with 96 well thermocycler diagram for documenting sample distribution.
(Pdf file, english, last updated June 2023)

Jenna Biosciences DNA molecular weigth marker

Set of 12 printable molecular weight marker labels for lab logs.
(Pdf file, english, last updated June 2023)

Vivantis DNA molecular weigth marker

Set of 20 printable molecular weight marker labels for lab logs.
(Pdf file, english, last updated June 2023)

RPMI-1640 Tissue Culture Media Colour aid

Download, edit and print your gel annotations for your logbook.
(Png file, english, last updated September 2023)

Common tissue culture vessel surfaces and volumes.

Different cell culture vessels are commonly used for insect and mammalian cell culture including plates, flasks and dishes. Plates are commonly used for high-throughput, low-volume culture, whereas flasks are commonly used for production level culturing of cells.
(Pdf file, english, last updated October 2023)

B95-8 Cell line expansion roadmap diagram.

This diagram summarizes our locally adapted tissue culture procedure for B95-8 cell line expansion for both EBV viral particle and cell line production.
(Png file, english, last updated October 2023)

B95-8 Cell line expansion flask generation nomenclature.

This diagram provides a graphic description of our tissue culture flask generation nomenclature and a broad perspective on the scale of B95-8 cell line expansion for both EBV viral particle and cell line production.
(Png file, english, last updated October 2023)

Gram stain protocol (Golden Bell Cat No: 82000).

In microbiology and bacteriology, Gram stain, is a method of classifying bacterial species into gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria. The name of the protocol comes from the Danish bacteriologist Hans Christian Gram, who developed the technique in 1884.
(Pdf file, english, last updated October 2023)

BioLab Autoclave sterilization/disinfection table v1.0

Document depicting currently authorized sterilization/disinfection routines employed at our Laboratory.
(Pdf file, english and spanish, last updated February 2019)

Mosquito trap labels

Printable labels in pdf format for mosquito traps.
(Pdf file, spanish, last updated October 2021)

Mosquito trap banners

Printable mosquito trap banners.
(Pdf file, spanish, last updated October 2021)

Falcon tube labels for mosquito collections

Printable labels for 50 mL Falcon tubes used for mosquito cryostorage.
(Pdf file, english, last updated August 30, 2024)

ThermoScientific CL31 and CL31R centrifuge rotor aid

This document summarizes the CL31 centrifuge rotor speed, mas G and specifications.
(English, last updated January 2024)

Chlorine bleach disinfectant/decontamination solution preparation infograph.

This multilingual infograph details how to prepare 0.1% (500 ppm) and 0.5% (50,000 ppm) chlorine solutions for use as disinfectant or decontamination.
(English, last updated January 2024)

Spill kit labels.

Lab Spill Kit: Contains essential tools for safely managing and cleaning up spills.
(Available in English & Spanish)

(English, last updated January 2024)

Biohazardous waste labels (Spanish).

These labels are to be affixed to autoclave decontaminated biohazardous waste before leaving our lab for institutional recollection.
(Spanish, last updated March 31, 2025)

Cell biology -30°C freezer box labels.

Labels intended for the lids and four sides of freezer storage container.
(Available in English(Last updated November 22, 2024)

Health status log reminder.

This sign reminds lab staff to log their health status daily, ensuring safety and compliance within the lab. It's a simple yet vital step to protect everyone's well-being and maintain a safe working environment.
(Multilingual, last updated August 30, 2024 v1)