Thermo provides the assistance you need for faster diagnostic testing with FT-IR spectral libraries of over 18,000 stone blends, customized algorithms providing detailed sample information, and references regarding suggested treatments.

Prepare
Thermo provides the right tools for semi-quantitative measurements, and offers a wide range of accessories to let you prepare samples for qualitative analysis.

The semi-quantitative analysis begins with mixing of the ground kidney stone with pre-weighed KBr powder in disposable bags, which are then pressed into pellets.

The qualitative method does not require consumables or sample preparation – just put a small quantity of sample in place on the ATR accessory, rotate a knob and get results in a few seconds!

Request the new sampling catalog, which includes accessories for sample preparation and theory of principle techniques.

Analyze
Nicolet FT-IR spectrometers provide years of continuous operation, with minimal maintenance costs. OMNIC™ spectroscopy software is used to collect and process spectral data in an intuitive and fully customizable format; making your analysis as simple as you’ll need.

Interpret
The revised Kidney Stone infrared analysis software from Thermo is comprised of two parts. First, spectral libraries allow you to quickly identify the nature of a kidney stone sample. Second, the semi-quantitative analysis package relies on a database of 18,000 kidney stone blends, and offers special algorithms to extract more detailed information about a sample. General information, such as causation and suggested treatments, is also available.

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