LPA Laboratory Equipment: Micro Centrifuge

Use of Micro Centrifuge

• Designed for the separation of materials through sedimentation using centripetal force​
• Used in DNA Extraction Room​ to concentrate specimens during processing

Components and Use (Figure)

• Air tight rotor – Provides containment for aerosols that may be released during centrifugation, loaded symmetrically
• Positions in air tight rotor - To evenly distribute centrifuge tubes on all rotor positions​
• Capacity of centrifuge tubes = 1.5 ml​
• Can run a maximum of 24 samples​ at a time

Note: Always refer to the user manual for operations.

Figure: Top and Inside view of a Micro Centrifuge

General Instructions for Maintenance

• Always switch off the appliance before any maintenance activity.​
• Always record every maintenance activity performed​.

​Maintenance

• Clean the appliances with clean tissue paper
• Lubricate/oil the turners, hinge of the rotor, lid locking systems​
• Disinfect the spills with appropriate disinfectants​
• Disinfect interior and exterior assembly with 70% Ethanol

Annual Maintenance

Performed by a qualified service technician who:​

• Inspects each part
• Calibrates and validates
• Monitors temperature
• Sensors speed

Resources:

• Molecular Detection of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis by Line Probe Assay

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