Chi Uno Theta Flashcards
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provides polychromatic light
light source
minimizes stray light
entrance slit
isolates specific wavelength
monochromator
controls band pass (width of light beam)
exit slit
contains solution to be measured
cuvet
converts light into electric energy
photodetector
output display
read out device
visible light spectrum
400-700 nm
UV region
<400
infrared region
> 700
exciter lamp UV
mercury, deuterium lamp, xenon
exciter lamp: visible and infrared
tungsten
measure amount of light scattered
nephelometry
measure amount of light blocked
turbidimetry
with 2 monochromators postioned at 90 degrees
QUENCHING: fluorescence of an analyte is reduced due to the excited molecule losing some of its energy by interacting with other substances in the solution
fluorometry
measures light emitted by the analyte after being excited by the flame
FEP
reference method for calcium and magnesium
AAS
disinfection of centrifuge
weekly
calibration of centrifuge
quarterly
swinging bucket type
horizontal centrifuge
fixed angle type
angle-head centrifuge
morning/diurnal analytes
CAPAI cortisol ACTH plasma renin aldosterone insulin
afternoon analytes
PTAG PTH TSH ACP GH
photosensitive analytes
bilirubin
vitamin A
CK