centrifuge

Question 1

what does a centrifuge do?

Answer 1

increases sedimentation rate by rapidly spinning, creating centrifugal force many times of that gravity

Question 2

what is a centrifuge mainly used for?

Answer 2

to separate cellular components from the liquid portion of body fluids

Question 3

what 3 parts is blood divided into?

Answer 3

plasma, buffy coat and rbc’s

Question 4

should all buckets have tubes for centrifuge to run?

Answer 4

no, only on opposite sides to counterbalance and prevent vibration of the centrifuge

Question 5

what are centrifuge tubes made out of?

Answer 5

polystyrene and polyproylene

Question 6

what is an aliquot?

Answer 6

representation of the whole sample

Question 7

centrifugation separates into…?

Answer 7

supernatant and pellet

Question 8

cleaning maintenance of centrifuge?

Answer 8

rotor cleaned after each use, all parts wiped down periodically with soft cloth, ensure parts are dry after cleaning