Cytocentrifuge
Item Name Code (INC) 68569
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A device which uses centrifugal force to retrieve cells or microorganisms from body fluids, such as cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, sputum, or urine, while preserving cell morphology. It spins at lower speeds, has more gradual acceleration and deceleration than a laboratory centrifuge, and may be capable of depositing cells directly onto a slide for examination purposes.
Additional Information for Cytocentrifuge
A cytocentrifuge is a type of laboratory equipment used in cytology and pathology laboratories. It is specifically designed to prepare cell suspensions for microscopic examination.
Cytocentrifuges work by spinning a sample of cells onto a glass slide, allowing the cells to spread out evenly. This technique is commonly used for preparing samples such as cerebrospinal fluid, urine, and fine needle aspirates for cytological analysis.
The cytocentrifuge consists of a rotor, which holds the sample, and a centrifuge machine that spins the rotor at high speeds. The centrifugal force causes the cells to be deposited onto the slide in a monolayer, making it easier to examine individual cells under a microscope.
Cytocentrifuges are essential in cytology laboratories as they provide a reliable and efficient method for preparing cell samples for analysis. They are widely used in medical diagnostics, research, and other areas of cellular analysis.
In summary, a cytocentrifuge is a laboratory equipment used to prepare cell suspensions for microscopic examination, particularly in cytology and pathology laboratories.
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- 6640NCM093175
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 4