ID DEMO Kit

Quick Start Guide

ID Kit for Mira DS is designed for detection of opioids in complex street samples. We understand that these sensitive circumstances complicate product demos, so we created the ID DEMO Kit. Reveal the power of P-SERS and Mira DS with a certified heroin standard in a fast, safe, and convenient manner.

Contents

ID DEMO Kit (607506200)

• 1 sample vial

• 1 dropper

• 10 silver P-SERS substrates

• Heroin standard

Additional Requirements

• Mira DS Handheld Raman Analyzer (2.926.0020)

• SERS Attachment (607506040)

• MiraCal DS software (606071010) While unnecessary for stand-alone operation of the analyzer, this software can be used to create custom Libraries, Operating Procedures and Training Sets; in addition to analyzing and reporting data.





The SERS Attachment

features:

1. Slot to accept substrates at the optimal depth.

2. Hinged cover for easy cleaning.

Laser can be operational when instrument is on and door is open!

Cleaning of SERS Attachment 1

2

Power down the instrument.

Wipe down interior surfaces using a kimwipe Open the hinged door of the attachment.

or swab, ethanol or isopropanol may be used.

Cleaning is intended to remove residue from CAUTION! Laser is operational when the previous substrates, rather than polishing the instrument is on and the door is open!

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Test Procedure

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2b

Careful y break open the ampoule of Heroin Apply sample to the P-SERS test strip using standard by snapping off at the neck. Using one of two methods:

the dropper, transfer contents into the sample a Use the dropper to place a drop of solution vial.

onto the printed portion of a strip OR

b Dip printed portion of the strip directly into solution, taking care to touch only the white portion of the substrate.

Wait 2 minutes for the substrate strip to dry.

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4

Mount the SERS attachment onto Mira DS

Insert colored end of the SERS test strip into and turn on the instrument.

the slot on the attachment with colored

• daily calibration of Mira DS is recommended, side facing the instrument, stopping when see Mira DS User Manual for instructions resistance is met.

• connecting the SERS Attachment activates automated SERS routine.





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At the prompt, touch the screen to Arm Laser. Within seconds, the red warning screen for Repeat to Acquire a spectrum.

Opioids,above; will be displayed.

Distinctive SERS Spectrum of Heroin.

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For advanced operation, see Mira DS and MiraCal DS user manuals.

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