Swipe Test for 32P

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Posted 7/22/2008 10:41:06 AM
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I am swipe testing a work area for 32P contamination. What cocktail and vial should I use to count my wipes?
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Posted 9/5/2008 3:33:06 AM
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Below are some guidelines for a wipe test.

The uth link is showing nicely how one can do a wipe test.

As in this case the P32 is a High Energy Isotope, almomst any cocktail is suitable as long as it can take wet samples.

We would recommend a Safe one, like Ultima Gold, Ultima Gold XR or Hisafe III.

In house we use filter paper, wet after the wipe with a few ml of water, shake for approx 15 minutes and the add cocktail. Cocktail can be selected from above depending on quantity of water.

http://www.uth.tmc.edu/safety/radsafety/Instructions%20for%20Wipe%20Testing%20for%20Radioactive%20Material%20Contamination%202005.ppt

http://las.perkinelmer.com/content/ApplicationNotes/APP_TopCountRadioactivityDetWipeTest.pdf

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