[The TRA-2 triboluminometer, a rapid analyzer of lipid peroxidation of the blood]

The triboluminescent express analyser TPA-2 for blood peroxidation is described. The functional scheme of the unit and the scheme for quantitative treatment of triboluminograms of the donor blood are given. The results of medico-technical and clinical tests showed that the triboluminometer has some benefits: express possibilities, possibilities for long secure transportation of the dried blood sample, use of disposable plates excludes the necessity for cuvette cleaning, etc.