How many PeCOD samples can be analyzed with the reagent starter kit I received?

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New PeCOD Analyzer orders typically include a slurry reagent starter kit providing the consumables to run the PeCOD analysis. These kits consist of Electrolyte, Calibrant, and Secondary Standard slurry reagents. Electrolyte is the reagent that is mixed with each sample, therefore it is typically the reagent to be used up first, requiring the user to purchase more from MANTECH. It is useful to know on average how many samples can be run with the electrolyte provided in the standard reagent starter kits, therefore we provide this information below.

You will need to know the color operating range of your PeCOD (Adv. Blue, Green, Yellow, or Red). If you plan to run a single analysis per sample, use the left column for 10mL total volume. If you require duplicate or triplicate analysis per sample, use the right column for 20mL total volume. Depending on how many samples are run per calibration, these numbers may vary.



10mL Total Volume - Single Analysis
20mL Total Volume - Duplicate and Triplicate Analysis




For Advanced Blue range (3:1):

 	7.5mL sample required
 	2.5mL electrolyte required
 	2L electrolyte provided in starter kit
 	800 samples can be run


For Advanced Blue range (3:1):

 	15mL sample required
 	5mL electrolyte required
 	2L electrolyte provided in starter kit
 	400 samples can be run




For Green range (1:1):

 	5mL sample required
 	5mL electrolyte required
 	2L electrolyte provided in starter kit
 	400 samples can be run


For Green range (1:1):

 	10mL sample required
 	10mL electrolyte required
 	2L electrolyte provided in starter kit
 	200 samples can be run




For Yellow range (1:9):

 	1mL sample required
 	9mL electrolyte required
 	2L provided in starter kit
 	222 samples can be run


For Yellow range (1:9):

 	2mL sample required
 	18mL electrolyte required
 	2L provided in starter kit
 	111 samples can be run




For Red range (1:49):

 	0.2mL sample required
 	9.8mL electrolyte required
 	2L provided in starter kit
 	204 samples can be run


For Red range (1:49):

 	0.4mL sample required
 	19.6mL electrolyte required
 	2L provided in starter kit
 	102 samples can be run




Number of samples that can be run with 10L bottle of electrolyte:

 	Adv. Blue range, 4000 samples
 	Green range, 2000 samples
 	Yellow range, 1111 samples
 	Red range, 1020 samples


Number of samples that can be run with 10L bottle of electrolyte:

 	Adv. Blue range, 2000 samples
 	Green range, 1000 samples
 	Yellow range, 555 samples
 	Red range, 510 samples




Note: 5x Electrolyte slurry packages are required for making up 10L.