Drew DS 360 : HbA1c measurement

The Drew DS360 is intended for the measurement of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in blood samples.

The Drew DS360 is intended for the measurement of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in blood samples.  The system’s high throughput and automated primary tube sampling, low maintenance, easy to use interface and full color touch screen makes this an ideal addition for the main laboratory, clinic or satellite laboratory settings.

• Reference method of ion-exchange HPLC
• HbA1c results in 3.5 minutes
• Immediate labile fraction removal with no need for external incubation
• Simple to use with full color touch screen
• 36 position auto sampler
• Detects presence of HbS, HbC and HbD
• Optimized to minimize interference from carbamylation, lipemia and labile A1C

Read more at: http://erbamannheim.com/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=13&CatId=MTc=&SubCatId=MTU=&ProductId=NjM=

Fig. Drew DS360 for measurement of HbA1c
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Erba Elite 5: Hematology analyzer

Erba Elite 5: Product description

The Erba Elite 5 is an advanced 5 part differential analyser with 24 parameters.

The Erba Elite 5 is an advanced 5 part differential analyzer with 24 parameters. It is a compact system that features the power of advanced diode based laser technology and hydrodynamic focusing.

• 24 parameters with 2 scatter-grams & 2 histograms
• 60 tests / hour
• Electrical impedance method and advanced SRV technology
• Unique ZAP technology with each analysis cycle
• Open and close tube system with automatic sample rotor
• Multiple choice of languages
• Optional auto sampler
• Low-maintenance needed
• User-friendly software, connectable to LIS

Read more at: http://erbamannheim.com/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=13&CatId=MTk=&SubCatId=MTc=&ProductId=NzA=

Fig. Erba Elite 5 Hematology analyzer

Erba XL 1000 : Automated clinical chemistry analyzer

Erba XL 1000 : Product description

Automated High Throughput Random Access Analyzer, it offers continuous sample loading facility using racks.

Automated high throughput random access analyzer, it offers continuous sample loading facility using racks. Contrary to other automatic analyzers, the sample loading is automatic instead of manual thereby enhancing precision.

• Throughput of upto 1040 tests/hour with ISE- 800 photometric tests/ hr and 240 tests/ hr with ISE
• Permanent hard glass cuvettes – requiring no replacement for upto 4-5 years
• Direct ISE measurement for Na/K/Cl/Li (optional)
• Auto re-run, auto dilution, reflex testing
• Probes with clot detection & Vertical Obstruction Detection feature
• Low reagent/test consumption -requires reagent volume of just 150 µL, thereby proving to be cost effective for laboratories
• Extensive Quality Control menu  (L-J chart, twin plot, QC rules)

Read more at: http://erbamannheim.com/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=13&CatId=MTU=&SubCatId=OQ==&ProductId=NTI=

Fig. Erba XL-1000 system
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VITROS® 350 Chemistry System: VITROS® MicroSlide Technology

VITROS® MicroSlide Technology

High-quality results, minimal operator interventions, exceptional ease of use and 95% reportable result efficiency with innovative layered dry slide technology

Providing fast, accurate results is a necessity—even for small labs—with growing pressure to reduce errors and cut costs in the midst of increased demands and significant staffing shortages. The VITROS® 350 System is a compact chemistry system designed to be efficient, dependable, and, above all, easy to use as a primary, STAT, or backup system.

VITROS® MicroSlide Technology is one of the 5 enabling technologies that power the transformational performance of our VITROS® diagnostic instruments in labs around the world.

Working priniciple:

VITROS® MicroSlide Technology offers an entire integrated test environment on a thin piece of film. Spreading, masking, scavenger, and reagent layers are discretely combined on one postage-stamp-sized slide to produce first-class precision and accuracy. When plasma, serum, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid come into contact with these dry chemical layers, a spectral reaction occurs, which can be measured by the system. This layered dry slide technology enables separate reaction domains—maximizing each step for exceptional assay performance.

Read more at: https://www.orthoclinical.com/en-in/solutions-products/chemistry-immunodiagnostic/chemistry/vitros-350

Fig. VITROS® 350 Chemistry System
Picture credit: www.lshospital.zj.cn

DCA Vantage Analyzer: Features and benefit

DCA Vantage Analyzer

Drive diabetic patient compliance with trusted, clinically proven results

One system does it all. Detect* and manage diabetes with HbA1c or diagnose early kidney disease with albumin:creatinine ratio (A:C) testing using Siemens Healthcare's DCA Vantage^® Analyzer. No sample or reagent preparation is required.

• Add a 1µL fingerstick sample for HbA1c or a 40 µL urine sample for A:C to applicable test cartridge.
• Scan test cartridge barcode.
• Load cartridge into analyzer.
• The analyzer does the rest.

Results are generated in minutes allowing for immediate consultation during the patient visit.

Monitor glycemic control and diabetes complications using an analyzer designed to make consultations easier. Fast, actionable test results enable you to determine the effectiveness of a treatment plan, make therapeutic adjustments with confidence, and be more certain whether patients are complying with your recommendations. 

 

Monitor glycemic control

• HbA1c from a small (1 µL) whole blood sample in 6 minutes
• Flexible reporting of HbA1c% (NGSP, JDS, and Mono-S units) and IFCC (mmol/mol)
• Reporting of HbA1c results as Estimated Average Glucose values* in the same units (mg/dL) that patients’ home glucose meters display
• HbA1c patient trending graphs can be viewed or printed

Detect early kidney disease

• Albumin, Creatinine, and Albumin-to-Creatinine (A:C) ratio from a urine specimen in 7 minutes to report a quantitative protein status with automatic creatinine adjustment
• Onboard GFR calculator indexes kidney function

Improve workflow in the office or clinic

• Self-contained cartridges facilitate easy, walkaway operation after sample loading
• No sample or reagent preparation required
• Bar-code scanner for safer and faster patient/operator ID entry
• Review results on-screen or generate a hard copy report to minimize transcription errors in the office
• Convenient local storage of up to 4,000 onboard records with powerful sorting capabilities
• Automatically upload results to a PC via a USB flash drive to reduce manual logging and save time
• Minimal maintenance requirements with automatic reminders to alert you when maintenance is due

Read more: http://www.healthcare.siemens.com/point-of-care/diabetes/dca-vantage-analyzer/features-benefits

Fig. DCA vantage barcode
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