Date: Fri Jul 20 2007 - 09:01:33 EDT
I just noticed yesterday that the plastic adaptor we use for plate sorting (the onne with a hole on the left side) can collect a big puddle when the stream hits it before you do the homing/alignment. It is only obvious when you pull it out. This can be a source of contamination. Akos __________________________ Akos Szilvasi NIBRI Core Laboratory Services manager USCA, 601-5301 Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. 100 Technology Square Cambridge, MA 02139 USA Phone: +1 617 8717177 Email : akos.szilvasi@novartis.com "Steven Merlin" <Steven.Merlin@isrec.unil.ch> Sent by: Steven.Merlin@isrec.unil.ch 07/19/2007 04:22 PM To Cytometry Mailing List <cytometry@flowcyt.cyto.purdue.edu> cc Subject Re: Post Sort Bacterial Contamination Before sorting, retract the waste aspirator that uncovers the sort collection tube holder and disinfect the exposed surfaces with 70% EtOH. Sometimes fluid wets the edges where the aspirator slides across and this may be a potential source of contamination falling into the outermost collection tubes. Accumulation of dried saline in this area can also impede the sliding of the aspirator so it is a good idea to clean this area regularly. Steven Merlin Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Flow Cytometry Core C300 Chemin des Bovereses 155 CH-1066 Epalinges Switzerland Lab: +41.21.692.5967 Fax: +41.21.692.5995 _________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the exclusive use of the individual or entity named above and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete the material from any computer. Thank you.
