This article covers basic troubleshooting steps to follow when faced with low sensitivity on an HTEC system.
HTEC-ECD Articles
Tutorial – Repacking a Precolumn
The procedure for repacking a precolumn is outlined in this article. It covers how to open/close, clean, and add packing material into the precolumn.
Tutorial- Assembling the HTEC Pump
Once the pump on the HTEC has been disassembled, this tutorial will provide guidance on how to reassemble the pump.
Tutorial-HTEC Piston Seal Quality Check, Replace
This article provides instructions and a video on how to inspect the piston and piston seal of the HTEC pump.
Tutorial-Disassembling HTEC Pump Head
This article provides a video and instructions on how to disassemble the pump head on an HTEC-510.
Tutorial – How to use the manual injector with the HTEC
A video tutorial and instructions on how to use and wash the manual injector are contained within this article.
Protocol for Making ACh Standards
This article gives the procedure to create Ach standards.
Where Does Epinephrine Elute on a CAX Column?
This article explains the retention times of epinephrine on a CAX column and how epinephrine interacts with Norepinephrine.
What is the Best Practice for RE-500 Reference Electrode Storage?
This article gives some potential routes to take when storing the RE-500 reference electrode.
Best Practice for Urine Sample Storage for Catecholamine Analysis?
This article explains the process to best store urine samples for catecholamine analysis.
Where Should I Place a Precolumn, and What Type of Precolumn Should I use?
This article contains an explanation of where to put precolumns depending on the types of samples and column. It also contains a comprehensive list of specifications and applications a specific precolumn can be used for.