I want to know if I need to do anything to the cells before I can use the equipment mentioned in my question when the cells are still radioactive due to treatment with radioactive molecules?
Will it cause damage to the equipment?
Will I need to wait for the radioactivity to be below detection level before I can use the equipment?
Thank you
Using flow cytometry in the study of cells treated with radioactive isotope, it is possible that some of the radioactivity will remain on the tubes and nozzle. Therefore, you need to know the methods of dosimetric measurements and methods of cleaning radioactive substances from the surface. You must obtain a special work permit from the owners of the device. The same applies to fluorescence microscopy.
If you do not do this, then you need to wait for the level of radioactivity to subside. But how long it will take depends on the half-life and the amount of radioactive material.
I wish you success!
- Badges
- Science method