Is this a contamination?

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Adnan Ayhanci

yes, ıt's a viral contemination.

Özgün Teksoy

How is your decide to viral contamination?

Ron Reiserer

Unless you are noticing growth of colonies or morphological changes to your cells, it's most likely just dead cell debris.

Darren David Thomson

Its probably dirt on the glass. if it wriggles or swims around it may be bacteria!