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5 • Service
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5.2.2 Filling the New Syringe and Removing Bubbles
Method A
1. Fill a container with isopropyl alcohol. Place the threaded end of the
syringe into the container and slowly pull liquid into the syringe.
2. If air bubbles are present, pull the syringe plunger up and then push
down rapidly with short movements to dislodge the bubbles. Repeat
until all bubbles are dislodged.
3. Draw a full syringe volume up by slowly pulling out the plunger.
4. Keep the syringe in the liquid and slowly push the syringe plunger
until the bubble(s) exit the syringe. Then, fill the syringe.
5. Remove the syringe from the liquid. While holding it vertically, push
a small amount of liquid out the top to make sure no air remains.
Method B
1. Fill a container with isopropyl alcohol. Place the threaded end of the
syringe into the container and slowly pull liquid into the syringe.
2. Remove the syringe from the liquid and hold it with the threaded end
up under a stream of deionized water.
3. Push the syringe plunger up and pull down until the bubbles are
removed.