Summary of Contents for Markes International BioVOC-2
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QUI-1172 Version 1 October 2019 BioVOC-2 Instruction for use roduct eference BioVOC-2 breath sampler, pk 1 C-BIO02-01 BioVOC-2 breath sampler, pk 10 C-BIO02-10 BioVOC-2 breath sampler, pk 100 C-BIO02-100 Disposable cardboard mouthpieces, suitable for BioVOC-2, pk 100 C-B100M www.markes.com...
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The cap. The plunger, with plunger tip. A bung. A disposable cardboard mouthpiece. A non-return valve (located within body). The following items will also be required, but are not supplied with the BioVOC-2: ■ Conditioned sorbent tubes. Storage caps (C-CF020). ■...
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QUI-1172 Using the BioVOC-2 Place the disposable cardboard mouthpiece over the nozzle of the BioVOC-2 cap and provide the BioVOC-2 to the subject. Step [1] attaching mouthpiece The subject should exhale into the sampler, according to the modalities fixed by the study protocol (e.g. normal exhalation, forced exhalation, breath holding etc.).
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QUI-1172 Attach the plunger to the end of the non-return valve, ensuring the plunger tip is in position. Step [4] Inserting plunger Remove the long-term storage caps from the conditioned sorbent tubes using the CapLok tool. Step [5] Removing storage caps Page 4 www.markes.com...
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QUI-1172 Remove the bung and attach the sampling end of the sorbent tube to the tip of the BioVOC-2 body, so that the sampling arrow is pointing away from the BioVOC-2. Step [6] Inserting tube Push the plunger steadily through the length of the BioVOC-2 to displace the trapped air sample onto the tube.
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Using the CapLok tool, seal the tube with long-term storage caps to secure your sample for short-term and long-term storage. Step [9] Capping tube Once the tube is sealed, flush the BioVOC-2 by pulling and pushing the [10] plunger in and out three times. Return the piston to the end cap ensuring the non-return valve sits securely within the cap and unscrew the plunger.
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C-BIO02-100 BioVOC-2, pk 100 C-B100M Cardboard mouthpieces, pk 100 BioVOC-2 volume ■ Volume of BioVOC-2 body: 129 mL Compatible tube types Any industry-standard 3½” x ¼“ sorbent tube ■ Contact details For technical support, please contact your supplier in the first instance.
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QUI-1172 L-0153 (081019-1) CapLok ™ is a trademark of Markes International.
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