| Centrifuges are used in clinical laboratories for | | | | use and easy to operate. Different models offer a |
| separating solids from a liquid suspension. The solids | | | | variety of useful features like LED power indicator |
| can be insoluble cell organelles, biomolecules, or | | | | light, auto-off features, angled head rotors, space |
| compounds. The equipment makes use of centrifugal | | | | saving designs, lid with safety interlocks, and more. |
| force to analyze blood samples and substances of | | | | Detachable power cord, easy-to-clean exterior, timer |
| differing densities. To meet the increased demand for | | | | and on/off switch, speed control knob and braking |
| the device, it is designed in a variety of models and | | | | system are some of the other attractive features of |
| integrated with advanced technologies. Clinical | | | | this device. |
| centrifuges are available from leading manufacturers | | | | Incorporated with Safety Features |
| like Beckman, Clay Adams, IEC and LW Scientific. | | | | A clinical centrifuge is equipped with a maintenance |
| Essential Device in Clinical Laboratories | | | | free brushless motor closed by a safety lid. The lid |
| Centrifuges are an essential device in clinical | | | | prevents the chamber from opening when the motor |
| laboratories as well as large and small medical facilities. | | | | is in use, thus protecting the user from hazards. |
| Apart from being used for separating substances of | | | | Some centrifuges are designed to stop operation |
| differing densities, centrifuges are also used for | | | | when there is a defect in the device. |
| removing chylomicrons. There are certain centrifuges | | | | Purchase from Established Dealers |
| with a batch rotor for pelleting, which ensures | | | | As centrifuges come in varying specifications, it would |
| additional features such as steroid hormone assays, | | | | be advisable to explore the market before buying |
| separating lipoprotein fractions for HDL, LDL and | | | | one for your clinical laboratory. Reputable dealers |
| VLDL. | | | | offer quality products. The budget conscious can also |
| Most centrifuges used in clinical and research | | | | go in for refurbished clinical laboratory centrifuges. |
| laboratories are silent and vibration resistant when in | | | | |