Laboriseadmestik

Laboriseadmestik (Estonian for laboratory equipment) refers to the equipment, instruments, and consumables used in laboratories to carry out experiments, measurements, and analytical procedures. The term encompasses a wide range of items, from simple glassware to sophisticated analytical instruments, and it is central to laboratory work across science, medicine, and industry.

Common categories include basic glassware such as beakers, flasks, and test tubes; measuring devices such as balances, thermometers, pipettes, and pH meters; analytical instruments such as spectrophotometers, chromatographs, microscopes, and centrifuges; and safety and support equipment such as fume hoods, incubators, storage racks, gloves, goggles, and lab coats.

Laboriseadmestik supports experimental design, data collection, sample handling, and quality control. Proper use requires training, adherence to safety protocols, regular calibration, cleaning, and appropriate storage to prevent contamination and degradation of samples. Inventory management and procurement practices ensure availability and traceability of equipment.

Standards and regulation vary by country but commonly address safety, accuracy, and reliability. Institutions typically implement maintenance schedules, calibration certificates, and supplier documentation to support audit and reproducibility.