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Electron Capture Detector (ECD) Wipe Test
Electron Capture Detector (ECD) Wipe Test
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✓ Registered to handle Ni-63 radioactive materials | ✓ Signed report on every analysis
✓ Laboratory analysis included | ✓ Free shipping on orders over £599.99
STAY COMPLIANT. KEEP YOUR RECORDS CLEAN.
Electron Capture Detectors contain a Nickel-63 radioactive source. Wipe testing is a legal requirement in most countries, and re-testing intervals are shorter than many labs expect. Typically, re-testing is required every one to three years, though national legislation or internal company policy may set a shorter interval.
The Ellutia ECD wipe test kit contains everything you need to take a surface sample from your detector. Return the samples to Ellutia and we handle the laboratory analysis, carried out by qualified personnel in a registered facility. You receive a detailed, signed report on every test.
This kit is for:
- Laboratories with Electron Capture Detectors that require periodic wipe testing for regulatory compliance
- Labs that have recently installed or received an ECD and require an initial wipe test
- Health and safety teams that need documented evidence of detector surface contamination status
- Any site where a Ni-63 source is in use and wipe testing intervals are approaching or overdue
How it works
Order the kit and it will be dispatched to you with everything needed to take the sample. Follow the step-by-step instructions included in the kit. Swabbing takes a matter of minutes and no specialist equipment is required. Return the collected samples to Ellutia using the details provided. We analyse the samples and send you a detailed, signed report on the outcome. If any issue is identified, we contact you immediately.
What's in the kit
- Swabs and vials for sample collection
- Step-by-step instructions for performing the wipe
- Return details for sending samples to Ellutia
- Laboratory analysis by qualified personnel in a registered facility
- A detailed, signed report on the outcome
- Immediate notification if contamination is detected
Each kit covers a single detector. If you have multiple ECDs on site, you will need one kit per detector.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | 28001000 |
| Kit covers | Single detector |
| Analysis location | Registered laboratory, UK |
| Report | Detailed, signed, provided on every test |
| Radioactive source type | Nickel-63 (Ni-63) |
| Shipping | Standard rates apply. Free on orders over £599.99 |
| Dispatch | Within 2-3 working days |
Shipping
Standard shipping rates apply on this order. Free shipping is available on orders over £599.99. For questions about your order, contact info@ellutia.com.
Need to dispose of an old ECD instead?
If your ECD is no longer in use, holding a Ni-63 source without the correct licence is not permitted, even temporarily. Ellutia is licensed to take ownership of and dispose of ECDs in line with UK radiation safety regulations. Visit ellutia.com/ecd_disposal to find out more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I need to wipe test my ECD? In most countries, wipe testing is required at first installation and periodically thereafter. Re-testing intervals are typically every one to three years, though your national legislation or internal company policy may set a shorter interval. If you are unsure when your detector was last tested, the answer is to test it.
Does this kit cover multiple detectors? Each kit is designed for a single detector analysis. If you have multiple ECDs on site, you will need one kit per detector.
What is Ni-63 and why does it require testing? Nickel-63 is a low-energy radioactive isotope used as the source in Electron Capture Detectors. Because it is a regulated radioactive material, its use and maintenance are governed by radiation safety legislation. Wipe testing checks the external surface of the detector for contamination.
What happens if contamination is detected? If the analysis identifies any issue, Ellutia will contact you immediately. The signed report will detail the findings and outline the next steps.
Can I perform the wipe test myself? Yes. The kit includes step-by-step instructions and everything needed to take the sample. Swabbing takes a matter of minutes and no specialist equipment is required. Return the samples to Ellutia and we handle the laboratory analysis.
What documentation will I receive? Every analysis produces a detailed, signed report. This can be kept for your internal records and submitted to the relevant regulatory authority.
