Markes International BioVOC-2 Instructions For Use Manual Download Page 3

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3.   Using the BioVOC-2

[1] 

Place the disposable cardboard mouthpiece over the nozzle of the BioVOC-2 

cap and provide the BioVOC-2 to the subject.

[2] 

The subject should exhale into the sampler, according to the modalities fixed 

by the study protocol (

e.g.

 normal exhalation, forced exhalation, breath 

holding 

etc.

).

 

[3] 

 After sample collection, remove the mouthpiece and place the bung into the 

tip of the BioVOC-2 body. 

Ensure to do this as quickly as possible to minimise loss of sample and 

prevent diffusive ingress of air into the BioVOC-2 body.

 Step [1] attaching mouthpiece

 Step [2] Sample collection

Summary of Contents for BioVOC-2

Page 1: ...struction for use Product Reference BioVOC 2 breath sampler pk 1 C BIO02 01 BioVOC 2 breath sampler pk 10 C BIO02 10 BioVOC 2 breath sampler pk 100 C BIO02 100 Disposable cardboard mouthpieces suitable for BioVOC 2 pk 100 C B100M www markes com ...

Page 2: ...ing thermal desorption TD gas chromatography GC 2 Components BioVOC 2 comprises 6 components 1 The BioVOC 2 body 2 The cap 3 The plunger with plunger tip 4 A bung 5 A disposable cardboard mouthpiece 6 A non return valve located within body The following items will also be required but are not supplied with the BioVOC 2 Conditioned sorbent tubes Storage caps C CF020 CapLok tool C CPLOK ...

Page 3: ...he sampler according to the modalities fixed by the study protocol e g normal exhalation forced exhalation breath holding etc 3 After sample collection remove the mouthpiece and place the bung into the tip of the BioVOC 2 body Ensure to do this as quickly as possible to minimise loss of sample and prevent diffusive ingress of air into the BioVOC 2 body Step 1 attaching mouthpiece Step 2 Sample col...

Page 4: ...ach the plunger to the end of the non return valve ensuring the plunger tip is in position 5 Remove the long term storage caps from the conditioned sorbent tubes using the CapLok tool Step 5 Removing storage caps Step 4 Inserting plunger ...

Page 5: ...that the sampling arrow is pointing away from the BioVOC 2 7 Push the plunger steadily through the length of the BioVOC 2 to displace the trapped air sample onto the tube This should take approximately 10 seconds 8 Wait 5 seconds and remove the sorbent tube from the end of the sampler Step 7 Transferring sample Step 6 Inserting tube ...

Page 6: ...rew the plunger 11 If the study protocol requires you are now ready to take a repeat sample To do this place a new disposable mouthpiece over the nozzle of the BioVOC 2 cap provide the sampler to the subject and repeat as before Please note that sampling can also be repeated onto the same tube 12 Once your repeat sample tube is sealed you are ready for analysis NOTES Whilst BioVOC 2 is considered ...

Page 7: ...body 129 mL Compatible tube types Any industry standard 3 x sorbent tube 5 Contact details For technical support please contact your supplier in the first instance If they are unable to resolve your query please contact Markes International s service department E support markes com T 44 0 1443 230935 W www markes com For an instructional product video please visit chem markes com BioVOC 2 Scan the...

Page 8: ...QUI 1172 L 0153 081019 1 CapLok is a trademark of Markes International ...

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