GE Amersham Typhoon Operating Instructions Manual page 110

6 Operation
6.2 Preparing the sample
6.2.2 Preparing a sample for phosphor imaging
Required tools and materials
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NOTICE
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Do not scratch or bend the storage phosphor screen.
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Keep the storage phosphor screen free from dust.
NOTICE
Protect the storage phosphor screen from water and volatile sol-
vents.
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Dry the sample thoroughly before exposing it.
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Wrap wet samples in plastic film and make sure that no liquid
exits. Use double layers if the sample contains volatile solvents.
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If water enters the storage phosphor screen, the sensitivity of
the storage phosphor screen is reduced.
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Volatile solvents may deform the protective film on the storage
phosphor screen.
NOTICE
Protect exposed storage phosphor screens from light until the
scanning is finished.
Storage phosphor screen cassette
Radioisotope-labeled samples
Gloves
Plastic film
Soft, lint-free tissues
Amersham Typhoon Operating Instructions 29193226 AC