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OSMOMAT 050 User Guide
Version 1.1 (2011-10-12)
1 Introduction
1.1 Applications of the OSMOMAT 050
The Gonotec OSMOMAT
®
050 colloid osmometer is a non-invasive in vitro diagnostic device for in-
vitro analysis of human blood and other samples. Its purpose is to provide information to help identify,
diagnose, monitor and treat physiological conditions, states of health, and diseases.
The equipment may only be operated by specialists or those persons whose training or skills
have provided them with the necessary practical experience
(see MPBetreibV: German Medical
Devices Operator Ordinance)
.
The OSMOMAT 050 colloid osmometer is particularly suited for routine measurements in medical
applications as well as the molecular weight determination in aqueous solutions in industry and re-
search applications. The OSMOMAT 050 colloid osmometer determines the colloid osmotic pressure
(
COP
) of blood plasma. The main diagnostic considerations for determining the colloid osmotic pres-
sure in medical applications apply e.g. in case of blood loss, hyperalbuminemia, as well as in albumin
therapy to prevent lung edemas and all diseases resulting in changes to the colloid osmotic pressure.
Approx. 150 µL of a sample solution are required, making it suitable for measuring even small sample
volumes. The measuring speed permits rapid series measurements.
In the hospital, the colloid osmotic pressure is an important parameter among others for monitoring
infusion- and dilution therapies and for diagnosing anomalies in the water balance thus supporting
decisions with respect to additional examinations.
The OSMOMAT 050 has been applied successfully in the following fields:
Clinical pediatrics
Urology
Anesthesia / intensive care medicine
Nephrology
Cardiology
Botany
Gynecology
Clinical chemistry
Physiology
4 and many more
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