GE Biacore X100 User Manual

Clean and sanitize the flow
system
Tools for cleaning and disinfecting the flow system are available under Maintenance
Tools in the More Tools menu. For regular cleaning, use Desorb or Desorb and Sanitize
from the Tools:More Tools menu for cleaning and sanitizing the flow system.
The table below summarizes the tools provided.
BIAdesorb solution 1 will precipitate at low temperature and should not be
used at analysis or sample compartment temperatures below 20°C. To run
Desorb below 20°C, replace BIAdesorb solution 1 with 0.5% lithium dodecyl
sulfate in water.
Note:
Required materialsDescriptionTool
BIAdesorb solution 1
Biadesorb solution 2
Cleans the flow system. Run at least
once a week, or more often if neces-
sary.
1
Desorb
BIAdesorb solution 1
Biadesorb solution 2
BIAdisinfectant solution
HBS buffer
Cleans and disinfects the flow system.
Run at least once a week, or more often
if necessary.
1
Desorb and
sanitize
70% ethanol
BIAdesorb solution 2
Washes and empties all buffer tubing.
Run whenever you intend to leave buffer
tubing unused for an extended period.
Empty buffer
tubing
BIAdesorb solution 1
Biadesorb solution 2
Washes one or all buffer tubes. Run after
using buffers containing substances that
tend to adsorb to the tubing, e.g. deter-
gent or serum albumin.
Wash buffer
tubing
1
Use Sensor Chip Maintenance or a used chip for the procedure. The solutions used may damage
the ligand on sensor chips used for assays.
Solutions for Desorb and Desorb and Sanitize are provided in the Maintenance Kit.
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6 Maintenance
6.3 Cleaning

GE Biacore X100 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Biacore X100
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English