Physical testing
Osmometer
Measures the osmolality of a solution, the total concentration of dissolved particles, usually by how much the solution's freezing point is lowered. Used for injections, eye drops and infusion fluids.
- Pharmaceutical
- Biotech
- Clinical laboratories
- Food & beverage
- Academic research
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance checklist
Daily / each use
- Run the reference solution check
- Clean the probe between samples
- Check pipette performance if your SOP requires
Monthly
- Clean the cooling well
- Inspect the probe and freeze-induction wire
- Check the expiry of standards
Six-monthly / annual
- Full calibration with certified osmolality standards
- Preventive maintenance by the service engineer
SAFETY
Safety precautions
Before you work on the Osmometer
- Treat clinical or biological samples as potentially infectious and wear gloves.
- Dispose of sample tubes as chemical or biological waste as appropriate.
- Handle the thermistor probe carefully; broken glass probes are sharp.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Osmometer in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.