Minicon® Concentrators
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References
| Reference overview | Application |
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| Development of capillary electrophoresis as an alternative to high resolution agarose electrophoresis for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis Sanders E.; Katzmann J.A.; Clark R.; Oda R.P.; Shihabi Z.; Landers J.P. Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 37/1 (37-45) 1999 1999 | Clinical Lab |
| The urinary light-chain ladder pattern a product of improved methodology that may complicate the recognition of Bence Jones proteinuria Bailey, Elizabeth M et al. Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine July, 1993; Original Article: p707| 1993 | Clinical Lab |
| An effective concentration method for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) Takasaki T; Sano K; Tanaka E; Morimatsu S; Kifune K; Tsurutani R; Nakai M; Yamaguchi J Kansenshogaku zasshi; 66 (5) p579-83, May 1992 1992 | Clinical Lab |
| Two cases of not determined G1M1-2-3 antigens of the serum in cases of urinary bladder cancer and angiomyolipoma Nozawa E. et al.,Research and Practice in Forensic Medicine 33 (0). 1990. 77-80 Research and Practice in Forensic Medicine 33 (0). 1990. 77-80 1990 | |
| Immunoidentification of Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis With Commercial Exoantigen Reagents; Effect of Culture Age Body, Barbara A et al. Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine May, 1988; 112: 519-522 1988 | |
| Periorbital Cellulitis; Clinical and Laboratory Findings in 146 Episodes, Including Tear Countercurrent Immunoelectrophoresis in 89 Episodes Powell, Keith R. et al. American Journal of Diseases of Children August, 1988; 142: 853-857 1988 | |
| Effect of Long-term Azathioprine Administration in Adults With Minimal-Change Glomerulonephritis and Nephrotic Syndrome Resistant to Corticosteroids ,Copyright 1986 American Medical Association Copyright 1986 American Medical Association 1986 | Clinical Lab |
| Concentration of cerebrospinal fluid does not affect immunoglobulin G oligoclonal banding patterns Shapshak P. et al.,Electrophoresis 6 (10). 1985. 504-508 Electrophoresis 6 (10). 1985. 504-508 1985 | Clinical Lab, Protein Concentration, Protein Desalting |
| Concentrating of urinary proteins with minicon B15 concentrators Alt J.M.; Maess B.,Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten 14/11 (484-486) 1985 Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten 14/11 (484-486) 1985 1985 | Clinical Lab |
| Isolation from Fusarium-solani-f-sp-phaseoli of an enzymic system responsible for kievitone and phaseolidin de-toxification Kuhn P J; Smith D A,Physiological Plant Pathology 14 (2). 1979. 179-190 Physiological Plant Pathology 14 (2). 1979. 179-190 1979 |
FAQ
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| How can I dispose of a used Minicon device? | You can dispose of a Minicon by autoclaving it or incinerating it. | ||||||||
| Which Minicon do I use? | The Minicon unit you chose should be based on the fluid being processed. See below. Urine - B15 or Miniplus Cerebrospinal Fluid - B15 or CS15 Dilute body fluid - A25 |
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| What is the molecular weight cut-off of the Minicon unit? | The molecular weight cut-off varies with the device. The ratings for the Minicon devices are listed below.
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| Will the Minicon unit concentrate to dryness? | At about 100x, the membrane has been treated to retard further concentration and accidental reduction to dryness. However, Spinal fluid and other very dilute specimens may occasionally concentrate beyond 100x. To assure recovery of valuable sample, check concentration level periodically and remove concentrate once it has reached 100x. If sample appears to go to dryness, pipette up to 0.5ml of saline or buffer into the sample chamber. Mix concentrate by drawing liquid in and out of a pipette several times before removal from chamber. | ||||||||
| What is the Minicon maximum concentration factor? | The maximum concentration factor for each device is listed below. Please note: Spinal fluid and other very dilute specimens may occasionally concentrate beyond 80X. To assure recovery of valuable samples, check concentration level periodically and remove concentrate once it has reached 80X. Minicon B15 - 100x Minicon CS15 - 80x Minicon A25 - 20x Miniplus - 200x |
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| Are the Minicon test results quantitative? | No. There is some nonspecific binding of solute on the membrane as well as non-recoverable film loss due to wetting of the chamber that is not recoverable. | ||||||||
| Can I use Minicon after its expiration date? | It is not recommended. The flow rates will slow down after the expiration date. | ||||||||
| Can Minicon be reused? | Yes. The unused chambers can be used if a bacteriastat such as sodium azide is added to any used chamber and the Minicon is stored refrigerated. | ||||||||
| Can the Minicon cell be refilled? How many times? | Yes, the units can be refilled. See the following chart for specific devices. Minicon - B15 2 times Minicon - CS15 2 times Minicon - A25 3 times Miniplus 2 times | ||||||||
| Does the Minicon cell have to be pressurized in order to concentrate the sample? | No, the absorbent material in the device pulls solvent and microsolute through the ultrafilter, concentrating the sample. |