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Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF)

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describe the force imparted on a particle in suspension during centrifugation
RCF is determined by the mass of the particle (1.118 x10^.5) , the speed of rotation - r and the radius of the rotary head -cm.

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rheostat on centrifuge

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controlling knob, which controls the amount of line voltage to the motor, and thus regulates the speed of rotation of the shaft.

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There are two kinds of centrifuge heads in use in the clinical laboratory:

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  • Horizontal (swing-out) head
  • Fixed-angle head. does not have trunnion rings (the things that make the baskets lie flat during spinnig) like baby centrifuge
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rpm

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(revolutions per minute) is a measure of the speed of rotation of a centrifuge which can be determined by a device called a tachometer.

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Guard Bowl big bowl in cnetrifuge

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  • It minimizes wind resistance on the rotating head.
  • It provides for operator safety. The guard bowl will contain glass and biologicals in the event of breakage, as well as minimizing the spread of aerosols.
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two classes of centrifuges
found in the routine laboratory

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general purpose centrifuges - bench top
* centrifuges for specialized usage - ultracentrifuge

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If breakage occurs, carefully clean the bowl, shields, etc what is the procedure

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2% glutaraldehyde solution to clean the centrifuge if potentially infectious
material is present. The gluteraldehyde should be left for a minimum of one hour. The centrifuge may then be wiped clean with soap and water
usually due to
improper balancing, the use of inappropriate, chipped or cracked glassware

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  • Never open the lid of a centrifuge while it is running. why?
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tiny droplets of fluid from the tubes are atomized and carried in the air currents
inside the centrifuge, while it is running. Opening the lid of the centrifuge, during
operation, drives aerosols, into the air around the centrifuge, where they could be inhaled by the operator.

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There are two ways to transmit heat

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One occurs naturally and is called gravity convection. -hot air (or water) rises and cold air (or water) falls so you put a flame at the bottom of an equipment - small volume capacity
The other is forced and is called mechanical convection. fans and air ducts are used to move the air or water - large scale

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The graduated thermometer

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heat sensitive fluid such as alcohol, which expands
with the application of heat

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thermocouple

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measures slight temperature changes It usually
consists of temperature probes which are connected to a meter
When a thermocouple is connected to a recording device (such as a pen on paper) so that the temperature is continually monitored over time it is referred to as a recording thermometer or chart recorder. like the round recorder on the walkins

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temperature regulator

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Temperature Regulating Devices
control dial, set by the operator, which determines the
temperature to be maintained. It is connected to the thermostat.

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thermostat

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Temperature Regulating Devices
controls temperature by regulating the flow of electricity (or gas) to the
heating unit. maintains a constant temperature

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On some pieces of equipment there are two thermostats; a primary or main thermostat and a
secondary or safety thermostat

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primary (main) thermostat regulates the desired temperature by controlling the amount of heat entering the unit - some fridges that have sensitve samples that can be ruined
secondary (safety) thermostat is usually set two degrees higher than the primary
thermostat. - with warning light or alarm

secondary (safety) thermostat is usually set two degrees higher than the primary
thermostat.

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hygrometer i

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gauge which measures the humidity, usually in % R.H. (Percent Relative
Humidity).

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humidistat

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regulates (or controls) the amount of moisture entering the unit in order to
maintain a preset value.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

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Daily: * Check thermostat settings
* Record temperature, CO2 and humidity readings
* Check water level

Weekly: * Check proper running of fans, lights
* Check proper functioning of hinges, catches
* Change water (unless connected to a tap)

Monthly: * Clean and disinfect

Six months * Change filters. Many models contain filters to one year: for such things as CO2 input, water input, etc. These must be replaced on a regular basis or they become clogged with impurities.

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COMMON TYPES OF THERMAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN LABORATORIES

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Hot plates
Slide warmers
Bacti-cinerators
Incubators
* Waterbaths
Refrigerators
Hot air ovens
Autoclaves
Microwave ovens

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Mass/Weight

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Mass is the amount or quantity of
matter, while weight reflects the force of gravity that is applied to a given mass.

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Sensitivity

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Sensitivity is
the smallest weight that can be measured by a balance.

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Addition Weighing

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Double pan balances are based on the principle of addition weighing. like the traditional scales with one side having calibrated weights
variable load balances

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Substitution Weighing

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Weighing by substitution also compares two masses on opposite sides of a beam or lever.
However, on one side is a weigh pan and a series of removable calibrated weights, which is exactly balanced by a counterweight on the opposite arm.
an object is put on the scale and calibrated weights have to be pulled off so they are in line with the counter weight on the opposite side
The counterweight is equal to the total of removable weights
constant load balances.

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Electromagnetic Force Compensation

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top-loading balance
current is proportional to the weight
of the load on the pan and produces a voltage that is converted by a microprocessor and the weight of the mass is displayed on the readout

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Two types of balance are commonly used in a modern laboratory

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top loading balances (reagent prep) and
analytical balances (more accurate -more decimal places for primary standard prep). The type chosen is dependent on the degree of accuracy required.

make sure there no big temperature differences in what is being weighed and the balance
dont wipe vigorously
use tweezers to handle calibrated weights
always close balance door
cover with dust cover

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SIMPLE REFRACTOMETERS
This instrument measures the refractive index of a liquid mostly used for urine
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TYPES OF GLASS
borosilicate, silica, and soda-lime.
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High Thermal Resistant Glass
* Borosilicate * Resists heat, corrosive & thermal shock * Not affected by temp * Glassware used for heating & sterilization * Pyrex & Kimax * Beakers, flasks * Pipettes * Graduated cylinders
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High Silica
* Silica (borosilicate glass with everything removed but silica) * Extremely stable * Resists all acids except hydofluoric * Resists radiation * Good optical qualities * High precision analytical work and optical equipment * Cuvettes * Microscope lenses
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Glass With Resistance to Alkali (soft glass)
Boron-free glass * High resistance to alkali * Low thermal resistance * storing strongly alkaline solutions * Specimen bottles and beakers
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Low Actinic Glass
* Low actinic containing color * Amber or red * Reduces light transmission * Holds solutions sensitive to light * Bottles
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Standard Flint Glass (Cheapest)
* Soda-lime * Oxides of silicon, calcium & sodium * Poor resistance to temperature change * Fair resistance to chemicals * Non-static * Bottles and disposable glassware * Disposable test tubes * Pipettes * Weighing bottles
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Pyroceram
Mixture of ceramic and glass * High thermal resistance * Chemical stability * Resists corrosion * Heat exchangers * Hot plates * Table tops
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Polyolefins - plastic type
* Relatively inert * Generally not affected by acids, alkalies, salt solutions or most aqueous solutions * Affected by organic acids, essential oils, halogens and strong ozidizing agents * Bottles, beakers, jars, carboys, funnels, pipettes, baskets, tubing and reagent dispensers
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Tygon - plastic type
Non-toxic, clear, flexible * Can handle most chemicals * Can be steam autoclaved or chemically sterilized * Tubing
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Cleaning Glassware with Detergents
rinse with tap water or presoak hot water and 2% detergent, rinse with tap and then distilled water dry in 90 degree oven but never volumetric glassware - could alter the calibration
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Chemical Cleaning
appropriately diluted nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, and acid dichromate
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Beakers
Graduated at very large volume intervals * Can be made of glass or plastic Accuracy * Extremely inaccurate Uses * A temporary holding container * Transfer of small volumes of liquids
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Volumetric Flasks
Each consists of a round body and a very narrow, straight neck with a single calibration mark * Body of the flask is not graduated * Contains a single, specific volume * Sizes range from 1 mL to 4 L Accuracy * TC (“To Contain”) * Flask with the highest degree of accuracy * Class A glassware conforms to National Bureau of Standards (NBS) tolerances (Table 1) * Very narrow neck with calibration mark facilitates accurate volume measurement * The correct procedure must be followed in order to obtain an accurate volume Use * For preparation of standards and other highly accurate solutions
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Erlenmeyer Flasks
* Graduated at very large intervals Accuracy * Inaccurate; never used to measure volumes Use * Reaction vessel (conical body and narrow neck facilitates mixing)
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Florence or Boiling Flasks
* Elongated neck which is wider than a volumetric flask * No calibration marking on the neck Accuracy * Inaccurate * No graduation markings therefore cannot be used to measure volumes Use * Reaction vessels widely used as containers in which to heat liquids
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Graduated Cylinders
Graduated to intermediate volumes * Sizes range 10 mL to 4 L * Can be made of glass or plastic Accuracy * Not highly accurate Use * Measurement of approximate volumes where a high degree of accuracy is not required
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Cuvettes
Similar in appearance to a test tube * Can have either round or flat sides * Made of high-quality optical glass (must be handled with care to prevent scratching optical surfaces) Use * To read the absorbance of a solution in a spectrophotometer
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DESICCATORS
Contains a desiccant, eg., barium perchlorate, calcium sulfate, calcium chloride or silica gel, covered with a perforated plate on which to set beakers of chemicals * Maintain a good seal between the jar and the lid by using a lubricant To keep materials such as chemicals and other powders dry * After a substance has been heated, storage in the jar will prevent moisture reabsorption during cooling
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The large pipettes are divided into two general categories
non-graduated (single volume/transfer pipettes) - volumetric pipette -TD - accuracy and precision, not blown out, freely pour or graduate (measuring pipettes/various volumes) - Mohr or Serological (has etched ring)
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mohr
not calibrated to the tip - do not freely drain use non viscous liquids wipe the tip reagent
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Serological
viscous solution micro and serology can be plugged with non sterile cotton calibrated to the tip last bit must be blown out- has etched rings on the mount end of the pipette dont wipe the tip least accurate
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Tolerance
refer to the accuracy or exactness of the pipette The allowable variation in a Class A piece of glassware is  0.5%.
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micropipettes
calibrated to contain (TC). This means that the exact volume of the pipette is obtained only if it is rinsed out with diluent
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Gravimetric calibration
measures the weight of water a pipette dispenses. standard
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Photometric techniques
assess pipette performance by comparing the absorbance of a dilute solution of a compound delivered with the test device against that delivered using Class A volumetric glassware
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Radionuclide
techniques measure the amount of radioactivity per unit volume of standard fluid delivered
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Air Displacement Semi-automatic pipettors can be classified into two categories: ie oxford
pocket of air remaining between the plunger and the sample. * The air pocket can cause sample loss or inaccuracies when pipetting very small volumes or viscous solutions. * Additional pipetting steps are required since this type of pipette uses disposable tips (increases time and cost).
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Semi-automatic pipettors can be classified into two categories Positive Displacement
Teflon-tipped plunger that draws the sample up and contacts the fluid directly * Capillaries that are not changed between each pipetting must be wiped on the outside, and are therefore not suited to sterile technique. * Care must be taken when wiping the tip of the pipette so as not to remove any liquid from the capillary with the safety wipe.
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PIPETTOR JARS
A jar or bottle can be fitted with a lid containing a plunger apparatus and a dispensing tip.
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Pi-pump
bulb This device is also used to eliminate any skin contact with the solution. If the bulb does become contaminated, it should be rinsed with distilled water and thoroughly air dried.
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Propipette
This device is used to eliminate any skin contact with the solution being pipetted, eg., acids, biological material. The flow of the solution can be controlled by the device itself. the bulbs with the pipes you dont like
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Safety Bulb
This device is used when pipetting solutions that are not toxic and will not irritate the skin. the regular bulbs
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volumeteric pipette
wipe the tip most accurate standard prep and transfer of exact volumes non viscous has bulb

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