
LS 6000 Scintillation System User’s Manual
PN 247971-F
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How Sample Preparation Affects Results
Distinguishing Sample And Instrument Variability
1. The standards and your samples both meet the above criteria. This means the instrument
is working. There is still the possibility of an intermittent problem that did not arise over
this test period. Further long term study is required.
2. The standards check out but your samples vary: This means the instrument is working
and your sample preparation procedures must be reviewed.
3. The standards don’t meet the criteria: Regardless of how your samples perform, if the
standards do not meet the criteria outlined within some small limits, then the instrument
is not performing properly. In this case, a Authorized Beckman Service Representative
should be contacted.
3
H Counting Efficiency
For
3
H it is necessary to correct for the radioactive decay since the samples were prepared.
This can be done by using the half life table (Appendix D). The
3
H standard will have the date
of calibration and the dpm on that date printed on the vial. Calculate t (current date minus
date of calibration, in years). Divide t by the half life T (12.35 years
3
H). Find this value in the
t/T column of the half life table. Use the corresponding fraction remaining value to multiply
the standard DPM. The result is the DPM remaining on the selected date.
Use the CPM for Isotope 1 for the ~ standard, and the CPM for Isotope 1 for the background
sample. The background for this calculation is insignificant compared to the CPM of the
standard but is given for completeness. Calculate the ~ efficiency from the equation:
14
C Counting Efficiency
For the
14
C efficiency, use the
14
C CPM for Isotope 2, Wide. Calculate the efficiency as
described for
3
H.
Acceptable values meet these system specifications:
If any results fall to meet these values, check the following:
1. Inspect the sample vials to ensure they are securely sealed.
2. Ensure the instrument is calibrated and set up properly.
3. Verify that you have accurately corrected for decay using the Half-Life Tables, and that
your computations are correct.
If it appears that system efficiency is less than the specifications, contact your Authorized
Beckman Service Representative.
% Efficiency
CPM - Background x 100
DPM
=
3
H: 59% in wide open window≥
14
C: 95%≥
H#: 0 5±
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