An instrument with a cube-like form with a grey anodized finish. At the top of the instrument is a pipette holder with a blue finish and a semicircular form. On the front of the instrument is a mechanical timer with an adjustable stop to set the timer to either thirty or forty-five seconds. An electrical cord is attached to the rear of the instrument. Four suction feet at the base of the instrument secure the instrument to a table surface.
Accession Number: 2023.MTS.18
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Primary Materials: Iron alloy.
A maker’s label on the front face of the instrument includes the following information: Serial No. “F 24231”, “CAT. NO. 1171”
Written in black ink on the front face of the instrument: “Haematology”
Engraved into the bottom of the instrument is the number “23”
Dimensions (cm): Height = 17, Width = 15, Length – 15.
A pipette shaker is typically used in hematology to ensure an even distribution of cells in a blood before performing a blood count. .
This artifact appears to be complete. There are small areas of rust on various metal surfaces.
Associated Instruments:
Manufacturer: Parsippany, New Jersey, USA.
Date of Manufacture: Mid 20th c.
The Mount Sinai Pathology Lab collection was transferred from a display case on the 6th floor of Mount Sinai Hospital (600 University Ave. Toronto, On) over several days in mid-December 2020.
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Historical Notes:
- Donated to UTSIC