Immunoassay Sample Preparation Kit (SP1)
Last Revised: 11/19/98
 

Contents of This Insert

A.
Intended Use
B.
Precautions
C.
Materials Provided in Kit
D.
Materials to be Supplied by User
E.
Warranty

A.
Intended Use
  The CAPE Technologies Immunoassay Sample Preparation Kit is designed for immunoassay specific extraction and rapid cleanup of 12 soil or other solid samples. Prepared sample extracts can then be processed for analysis using the High Performance Dioxin/Furan Immunoassay Kit. Refer to the appropriate CAPE Technologies Application Note (AN-004 or other) for detailed instructions.

B.
Precautions

Important: Please read the following precautions carefully.

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This kit should only be used by properly trained personnel in an appropriate laboratory environment.
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Treat PCDD/Fs, solutions that contain PCDD/Fs, and potentially contaminated samples as hazardous materials.
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Use gloves, proper protective clothing, and means to contain and handle hazardous material where appropriate.
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Obtain (if appropriate) permits pertaining to the handling, analysis and transport of dioxin containing materials.
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Do not shake BBs in empty vial; cracking of the glass can occur.
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Do not use vials if they are damaged.

C.
Materials Provided in Kit
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12 extraction vials with Teflon-lined screw caps (40 mL)
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2 bags of 4 mL vials with Teflon-lined screw caps (12 vials/bag; total 24 vials)
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1 bag of 12 wooden spatulas
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1 bag of 36 stainless steel BBs

D.
Materials Supplied by the User
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balance for weighing samples (0.1 g or better readability)
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reagent grade dimethylformamide (DMF; at least 15 mL per sample)
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anhydrous sodium sulfate (at least 15 g per sample)
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orbital platform shaker capable of continuous operation at 350 rpm
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tabletop centrifuge with capacity for holding 40 mL vials
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supplies for cleanup of extract prior to EIA analysis (refer to appropriate Application Note for specific description)


E.
General Limited Warranty

CAPE Technologies, LLC ("CAPE Technologies") warrants the products manufactured by it against defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with the applicable instructions for a period not to extend beyond the expiration date printed on the product. CAPE Technologies MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The warranty provided herein and the data, specifications and descriptions of CAPE Technologies products appearing in CAPE Technologies' published catalogues and product literature may not be altered except by express written agreement signed by an officer of CAPE Technologies. Representations, oral or written, which are inconsistent with this warranty or such publications are not authorized and if given, should not be relied upon.

In the event of a breach of the foregoing warranty, CAPE Technologies' sole obligation shall be to repair or replace, at its option, any product or part thereof that proves defective in materials or workmanship within the warranty period, provided the customer notifies CAPE Technologies promptly of any such defect. The exclusive remedy provided herein shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as CAPE Technologies is willing and able to repair or replace any nonconforming CAPE Technologies product or part. CAPE Technologies shall not be liable for consequential, incidental, special or any other indirect damages resulting from economic loss or property damage sustained by any customer from the use of its products.

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