Iris Sample Processing Statspin® MP Multipurpose Centrifuge - Manual (Page 10)

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Description of Rotors
RT12 Tube Rotor
A 2-place rotor designed to accommodate a variety of StatSpin tubes for blood and urine separation, in addition to
a variety of standard 1.5 mL and 2.0 mL centrifuge tubes with a maximum diameter of 10.9 mm. These tubes
should be supported by the collar of the rotor.
CAUTION – DO NOT use glass tubes of any kind in the RT12 rotor.
The following tubes are approved for use with the RT12 rotor:
Prepared Microtubes: StatSpin TP1H, TP1U, TP5G and CH03
StatSamplers ® : StatSpin SS2H, SS2E, SS2U, SS2X, SS1E
Precalibrated Urine Tube: StatSpin TU15-10
LipoClear Reagent Tubes: StatSpin LC10, LC40 and LC15.
Standard 1.5 – 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tube (e.g. Eppendorf ® )
RMO2 Tube Rotor
Designed specifically for B-D Microtainer ® brand tubes, this 2-place rotor also accepts standard 0.5 mL
microcentrifuge tubes. Maximum tube diameter is 8.3 mm. The following tubes are approved for use in this rotor:
B-D Microtainer ® - all styles except those with Microguard closure
0.5 mL micro centrifuge tubes (7.5 mm O.D. x 35 mm L)
RH12 Microhematocrit Rotor
A 12-place covered rotor used to centrifuge StatSpin capillary tubes for microhematocrit testing. Maximum tube
size is 1.7 mm O.D. x 42 mm L. It is recommended that rubber cushions provided with the rotor be replaced twice
a year or whenever a tube breaks in the rotor. Order StatSpin 01-2002-04 for a replacement set of twelve
cushions. The following tubes are approved for use in the rotor:
StatSpin glass capillary tubes: HT9H; HT9U
StatSpin SafeCrit ® plastic capillary tubes: HP8H, HP8U
RD01 Plasma Rotors
Used to process larger amounts (generally 2-3 mL) of blood for chemistry or coagulation testing. Consult the insert
sheet provided with these rotors for instructions on their use. StatSpin plasma rotors are self balancing.
IMPORTANT: All StatSpin rotors have a finite lifespan that is dependant on usage. Rotors should be inspected
for cracks and should be replaced immediately when any crack or visible wear occurs.
To purchase additional rotors not supplied with your StatSpin centrifuge, contact your local distributor
and increase the versatility of your centrifuge.