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Re: contamination fo centrifuges



When we have this problem I suggest that the researcher use a screw cap
type micro centrifuge tube .  These are slightly more expensive but saves a
lot of clean up time.

At 07:58 PM 02/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
>hi,
>
>i'm new to radsaf and i would like to know if there are concerns/standard
>practices with regards to the internal contamination of table centrifuges,
>such as the eppendorf centrifuges.
>
>i perform swab tests for the labs and sometimes find readings over 10
>000 cpm on a lsc especially for centrifuges used with p32 and s35. any
>advice will be appreciated. thks!
>
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Thanks in advance.

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