Why Bother with Pure water?

When it comes to laboratory testing, reducing the number of contaminants, or possibility of contamination is key to obtaining and ensuring optimal testing conditions. That is why it is essential that your water purification system is of the highest quality, especially when they are feeding systems such as clinical analysers.

Analysers use measurement technologies such as photometric and colorimetric testing, ion-selective potentiometry, and latex agglutination to analyse samples such as blood serum, plasma and urine. Therefore, given the organic nature of the testing material, it is vital the water system supporting the analyser does its job by ensuring it removes any particles that could pose problems with the testing or equipment used in the testing.

The Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has proposed water quality recommendations, discussed in the C3-A4 guideline “Preparation and testing of reagent water in the clinical laboratory”.  { https://webstore.ansi.org/preview-pages/clsi/preview_c3-a4.pdf}.

In it, the following contaminants are discussed:

• Particles should be removed to avoid clogging the needles and manifolds of the analyser
• The organic content, referred to as Total Organic Content (TOC) should be controlled and organic load reduced for optimum performance of the assays and the analyser
• Ions should be removed as several assays include measurement of the ions in the blood, because many assays require defined concentrations of ions to run efficiently
• Bacteria level should be reduced as much as possible, because bacteria can be a source of interaction in various assays, including folic acid, calcium assay and immunoassays.

The Neptec Triton system is the ideal apparatus for your laboratory when you need readily accessible pure water and ultrapure water. With a reliable supply of ASTM types l + ll from an internal 10 litre tank, you will be sure to have the required pure and ultrapure water when you need it.

With the Halios dispenser supplied as standard, you will be able to operate one-handedly, from various angles and heights as it is height adjustable and can be turned for ease of use. The Display is large and clear, letting you know all the information you need immediately.

Aside from its usability, the unit is compact and can be set-up on a bench, or placed in under-bench cabinet until needed, leaving the bench free for other work.

Conclusion: Pure Water, Pure Performance

Investing in a high-quality water purification system like the Neptec Triton ensures your laboratory is equipped to meet the highest standards in clinical analysis. By effectively removing particles, organic content, ions, and bacteria, you protect both your equipment and the integrity of your results. With its compact design, user-friendly interface, and consistent production of ASTM Type I and II water, the Triton system is a dependable partner for laboratories that demand precision and reliability. When accurate results matter, start with the purest foundation—pure water.