GE Amersham Typhoon Operating Instructions Manual page 111

Using the suction rod
When moving a storage phosphor screen, always use a suction rod. Use the suction rod
as follows:
Step
1
2
3
Expose the storage phosphor
screen to radioisotope samples
Tip:
Step
1
2
3
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Action
Press the suction rod against the storage phosphor screen.
Place a finger on the end of the suction rod, then lift up the storage phosphor
screen.
Release the finger to release the storage phosphor screen.
NOTICE
Dim the ambient light to 20 lux or less before taking out the storage
phosphor screen from its package or the cassette.
For increased image quality, minimize the time between exposing the storage
phosphor screen and scanning it with the Amersham Typhoon scanner.
Action
If necessary, clean the surface of the storage phosphor screen with a soft,
lint-free tissue. If needed, clean the inside of the cassette with 70% ethanol
to remove dust and stains.
Erase the storage phosphor screen completely, see also
phosphor screen, on page
Wrap the radioisotope sample in plastic film. Make sure there are no wrinkles
in the film.
Note:
When using a tritium storage phosphor screen to detect tritium, place the
sample directly on the storage phosphor screen. A tritium storage phosphor
screen can be used only once.
6.2.2 Preparing a sample for phosphor imaging
115.
6 Operation
6.2 Preparing the sample
Erase the storage
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