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• Automation
The ADVANCE 14th Annual Abbott Diagnostics

Laboratory
100 Abbott Park Rd.
Abbott Park, IL 60064
Contact:
Telephone: (800) 323-9100

Analyzers
www.abbottdiagnostics.com
Primary Product:
Diagnostics equipment and reagents
Type of Analyzer:
Chemistry, immunoassay, blood banking,
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Buyers
hematology, automation, rapids

Beckman Coulter Inc.

Guıde
200 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92822
Contact:
EDITOR’S NOTE: The ADVANCE 14th Edward Sheridan
Automation Tactical Marketing Manager
Annual Laboratory Analyzers Buyers
ejsheridan@beckman.com
Guide represents a collaborative effort
www.beckmancoulter.com/automation
between ADVANCE editorial consultants/ Primary Product:
advisors, industry manufacturers and Power Processor
editorial staff. This year’s guide includes Type of Analyzer:
detailed information on a product’s Scalable Lab Automation
test menu, features, operational types Integrated Data Management:
and more. Listings do not represent Yes
endorsement by ADVANCE. What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Beckman Coulter offers more than
30 open, scalable connections
to fit your lab’s needs

Olympus America Inc.

3500 Corporate Parkway
Center Valley, PA 18034
Category Key Contact:

 
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• Automation
Hiroshi Sekiya
Director, Automation and Integration
Telephone: 972-556-9697
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• Cardiac hiro.sekiya@olympus.com
www.olympusamerica.com
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Primary Product:
• Chemistry OLA2500
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sky blue Throughput:
• Coagulation Up to 1,200 tubes per hour sorting
Integrated Data Management:
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• Drug Testing Yes
Open Reagent System:
↓purple  No
• Hematology Primary Tube Sampling:
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• Immunoassay Positive Sample ID:
Yes
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• Nephelometry Onboard Dilution:

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• Tissue Processing What differentiates your product from

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other products on the market?

Modular, open lab automation system
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for pre- and post-analytical sample
management; automates sample
check-in, selectively decaps, sorts,
aliquots and archives; processes a
variety of tubes and accommodates
most analyzer-specific racks
Operational Type:
Continuous or batch
Separation Methodologies:
N/A
Sample Handling System:
Racks/trays
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Up to 300 samples in input area
System Liquid or Dry:
Dry
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
2 minutes startup; 5 minutes
daily maintenance
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
511 Benedict Ave.
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Contact:
Tina Johne
Head Global Communications
Telephone: (914) 524-2429
Fax: (914) 524-3693
tina.johne@siemens.com
http://diagnostics.siemens.com
Primary Product:
ADVIA WorkCell (high-volume chemistry/
immunoassay automation) ADVIA LabCell
(fully customizable multidiscipline
automation [chemistry; immunoassay;
hematology; coagulation; urinalysis])
Throughput:
Up to 2,000 tubes per hour
(configuration dependent)
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Highest sample throughput currently
available; modular; advance intelligent
sample process management: automates
sample check in; user-defined pre- and
post-analytical sample management—
sorting and archiving, decapping;
centrifugation; automatic rerun, dilution,
reflex and test add on capabilities;
ability to support parallel processing
of any combination of sample tubes.
Provides the largest online test menu
for primary sample tube processing
with the combination of ADVIA Centaur,
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ADVIA 1800/2400 and Immulite.
Operational Type:
Continuous or batch
Sample Handling System:
Up to 10–100 position barcoded
sample racks/sample manager unit
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
1000 samples per sample manager
(configurable: up to 4 sample managers)
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Always on: except for once per
week 20 minute reboot; <5
minutes daily maintenance
• Cardiac Diagnostics
Dade Behring
1717 Deerfield Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Amy Boyett
Senior Communications Specialist
Telephone: (847) 267-5300
Fax: (847) 236-7101
amy_boyett@dadebehring.com
www.dadebehring.com
Primary Product:
Stratus® CS Acute CareT
Diagnostic System
Methodologies Used:
Two-site sandwich assay based
on solid phase Radial Partition
Immunoassay (RPIA) technology
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Acute CareT Troponin I, Acute CareT
NT-proBNP, Acute CareT Cardiophase®
hsCRP, D-dimer, Myoglobin, CKMB, ßhCG
Throughput:
8 tests/hour
Time to First Result:
14 minutes to first result; 4
minutes for each additional
Sample Size:
3 mL whole blood; 200 µL of plasma
Frequency of Calibration:
Every new Test Pak lot; for any one
lot; 30 days for NT-probNP; 60 days
for cTnI, CKMB, Myoglobin, hsCRP
and D-Dimer; 90 days for ßhCG
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
None
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Designed to fit in various settings:
emergency department, stat lab, chest
pain center, CCU and ICU; and offers a
hsTnI method that meets the ACC/ESC
guidelines for Troponin performance
(less than or equal to 10% CV at the
99th percentile of a normal reference
population). Offers the first high-
sensitivity CRP assay cleared by the
FDA as an independent marker for risk
assessment and for risk stratification
in the POC setting. Includes closed
container sampling, onboard sample
preparation, including centrifugation
from the primary collection tube,
enabling ease-of-use. Provides stat
quantitative results from a whole blood
sample within 14 minutes. Results
are standardized with the company’s
Dimension® family of analyzers in the
central lab offering seamless result
comparison. This benchtop instrument
does not require external water or waste
line connections and offers connectivity
capabilities to hospital or lab information
systems. The Stratus® CS Acute CareT
System Kiosk can be purchased as a
stand-alone workstation featuring its
own lightweight cart, refrigerator and
power supply and is uniquely designed
for use in the acute care setting. The
SCS is compliant with POCT 1A when
interfaced with Telcor’s Quick-Linc or
MAS’ RALS and optional middleware.
The Stratus® CS Acute CareT analyzer is
not POCT 1A compliant as a standalone.
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Separation Methodologies:
Radial Partition Immunoassay (RPIA)
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
Single use Test Paks
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
No
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
1/4
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
System check EQC (5 minutes);
no daily maintenance
• Chemistry
Bayer HealthCare Diagnostics Division
511 Benedict Ave.
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Contact:
Tina Johne
Head Global Communications
Telephone: (914) 524-2429
Fax: (914) 524-3693
tina.johne@siemens.com
http://diagnostics.siemens.com
Primary Product:
Clinitek ATLAS; Clinitek Advantus
Type of Analyzer:
Clinitek ATLAS: fully automated
urine chemistry analyzer; Clinitek
Advantus: semi-automated
urine chemistry analyzer
Methodologies Used:
Drypad measurement; SG by
refractive index method
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Leukocytes, ketones, protein, glucose,
nitrite, occult blood, urobilinogen,
pH, bilirubin, color, specific gravity
by refractive index method; clarity
by measurement of transmitted and
scattered light color change measured
by reflectance photometry. Dual readings
at reactive and reference wavelengths
Throughput:
1 sample every 16 seconds
Time to First Result:
Clinitek Advantus: 90 seconds
Sample Size:
2 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
With every Reagent Pak change (or
every 24 hours when multiple same-lot
Reagent Paks used within 24 hours)
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Clinitek ATLAS: Load 490 tests at
one time; continuous reagent roll for
high reliability of strip transport; fully
automated; walk-away time with Rack
Handler up to 53 minutes; Carousel
Sample Handler holds up to 50 samples;
Rack Sample Handler holds up to 200
samples; liquid level sensing; true
calibration of all analytes; accommodates
2 stat samples. Clinitek Advantus:
throughput up to 500 tests per hour;
color touch-screen display; self-paced
sample loading; automatic calibration;
microscopy consolidation; one-touch
switching between strip types; up to
three different user-defined confirmatory
flags; one-touch stat interrupt capability
Sample Handling System:
Up to 200 samples at one
time (up to 20 racks)
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
55 test onboard capacity including ISE
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Up to 53 minutes
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Time and Daily Maintenance:
5 minutes
Beckman Coulter Inc.
200 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92822
Contact:
Daniel Siegenthaler
Market Manger
Telephone: (714) 961-3594
Fax: (714) 961-3825
dmsiegenthaler@beckman.com
www.beckmancoulter.com
Primary Product:
UniCel® DxC 800 Synchron®
Clinical System; UniCel DxC 600
Synchron Clinical System
Methodologies Used:
ISE, conductivity, glucose oxygen sensor,
photometric, colorimetric, turbidimetric,
near infrared particle immunoassay
Tests Available in the U.S.:
More than 100 tests, including
general care chemistries, critical care
chemistries, urine chemistries, esoteric
chemistries, CSF chemistries, protein/
serology, TDMs, DATs and thyroids
Throughput:
DxC 800: 1,440 tests/hour;
DxC 600: 990 tests/hour
Time to First Result:
Stat analysis in less than one
minute; analyze 11 critical care
chemistries in 42 seconds
Sample Size:
3-69 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
Varies
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Deionized water
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Closed-tube sampling technology;
ability to analyze 11 critical care
chemistries in just 42 seconds;
proactive remote diagnostics (weekly
analysis of instrument trends to
prevent technical problems from
occurring); centrifugable racks; clot
detection; serum indices; automation
connectability; continuous autoloader;
polychromatic correction; near infrared
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particle immunoassay detection system
Operational Type:
Random access; batch; stat
Separation Methodologies:
Centrifugation
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
65/70 up to 400 tests per container
(photometric); up to 3,200 tests
per container (modular)
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Up to one hour
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
None
Contact:
Leslie Cutter
Product Manager
Telephone: (714) 993-8432
Fax: (714) 961-3825
lccutter@beckman.com
www.beckmancoulter.com
Primary Product:
IMMAGE 800® Immunochemistry System
Methodologies Used:
Rate Nephelometry, Rate Inhibition
Nephelometry, Rate Near Infrared
Particle Immunoassay (NIPIA), Rate
NIPIA Inhibition. Gold Standard in Protein
testing. Rate Nephelometry methods
collect hundreds of datapoint readings
for each assay being measured to
ensure accurate, reliable results.
Tests Available in the U.S.:
IgG, Urine IgG, IgA, IgM, IgALC, IgMLC,
Kappa, Lambda, C3, C4, RF, ASO,
CRP, hsCRP, Haptoglobin, Beta 2
Microglobulin*, IgE, Albumin, Prealbumin,
Ferritin, Transferrin, Apolipoprotein
A1, Apolipoprotein B, Lipoprotein (a),
Microalbumin, Alpha1 Microglobulin,
Alpha 1 Acid Glycoprotein, Cerluoplasmin,
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin, Alpha 2
Macroglobulin, Properdin Factor B, DNB,
Antithrombin, Digoxin, Carbamazepine,
Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Valproic Acid,
Gentamicin, Tobramycin, free Kappa
Light chains*, free Lambda chains*,
IgG subclasses*. Note: * UDR assay
Throughput:
180 tests/hour
Time to First Result:
6.5 minutes
Sample Size:
Assay dependent: 6-40 uL
Frequency of Calibration:
30 days; within lot calibration available
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
115 VAC RMS
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
True Rate Nephelometry methodology,
onboard antigen excess checking for
14 assays and dynamic blanking
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
24 cartridges/300 tests per cartridge
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
15 degrees, cooled reagent compartment
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Continuous loading, diluent
capacity for 1,440 tests
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
<1 minute
Contact:
Mark Watanabe
Product Manager
Telephone: (714) 961-3779
Fax: (714) 961-3825
mswatanabe@beckman.com
www.beckmancoulter.com
Primary Product:
UniCel® DxC 600i
Type of Analyzer:
Chemistry/immunoassay/data
management/automation system
Methodologies Used:
Near-infrared particle immuno,
turbidimetric, ISE, conductivity, oxygen
sensor, photometric, chemiluminescent
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Approximately 150 tests. Immunoassay:
thyroid, fertility, anemia, cardiovascular,
adrenal/pituitary, specialty, tumor
markers, infectious disease and
skeletal tests; Chemistry: general,
critical care, urine, esoteric,
proteins/serologies, TDMs, DATs
Throughput:
Chemistry: 990/hour;
Immunoassay: 100/hour
Time to First Result:
Varies; less than or equal to two minutes
Sample Size:
2-69 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
Varies
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Deionized water
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Consolidates chemistry and
immunoassay testing on a single
platform; parallel processing technology
allows both immunoassay and chemistry
testing to be performed simultaneously;
closed-tube sampling for chemistry
tests allows lab technologists to load
sample tubes on the instrument without
decapping them, which improves
efficiency and helps reduce exposure
to biohazards and repetitive motion
injuries; closed-tube aliquotting, in which
the instrument automatically makes a
daughter tube from a primary tube for
immunoassay testing; serum indices and
clot detection features improved integrity
of patient test results; data management
system allows technologists to program
chemistry and immunoassay tests
from a single computer interface
Operational Type:
Continuous random access,
batch and stat
Separation Methodologies:
Centrifugation, homogenous
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
89 onboard reagents; 25-400 tests
per container (photometric); up to
3,200 tests per container (modular)
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
One hour
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
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Time and Daily Maintenance:
None
Dade Behring
1717 Deerfield Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
William Swain
Marketing Communications Manager
Telephone: (302) 631-0456
Fax: (302) 631-8511
william_swain@dadebehring.com
www.dadebehring.com
Primary Product:
Dimension® RxL Max® Integrated
Chemistry Analyzer
Type of Analyzer:
Chemistry/Immunochemistry
Methodologies Used:
Photometry, potentiometry, integrated
multisensor technology (IMT),
heterogeneous EIA using HM, EMIT® latex
particle turbidimetric, latex turbidimetric
Tests Available in the U.S.:
GENERAL CHEMISTRY: Albumin, BUN,
Calcium, Creatinine, Direct Bilirubin,
Enzymatic C02, Iron, Magnesium,
Phosphorus, Total Bilirubin, TIBC,
IBCT (no pretreat), Total Protein, Urea
Nitrogen, Uric Acid. ELECTROLYTES:
Carbon Dioxide, Chrloride, Potassium,
Sodium. Enxymes: Acid Phosphatase,
Alanine Aminotransferase, Alkaline
Phosphatase, Amylase, Aspartate
Aminotransferase, CK, CKMB Isoenzyme,
GT, Lactic Dehydrogenase, Lipase,
Pseudocholinesterase. DIABETES
MANAGEMENT: HA1c, Glucose (liquid),
microalbumin. CARDIAC EVENT:
cTnI, mass CKMB, Myoglobini, NT-
proBNP. CARDIAC RISK ASSESSMENT:
CardioPhase hsCRP, Cholesterol, HDL,
AHDL cholesterol, ALDL cholesterol,
triglycerides. THYROID: TSH, TU, Total
Thyroxine/Total T4, Free Thyroxine/
Free T4, Triiodothyronine. DRUGS-OF-
ABUSE: Serum barbiturates, serum
benzodiazepines, serum tricyclic
antidepressants, urine amphetamine
screen, urine barbiturates screen,
urine benzodiazepines screen, urine
cannabinoids screen, urine cocaine
metabolite screen, urine ecstasy, urine
methadone screen, urine methaqualone
screen*, urine opiates screen, urine
propoxyphene screen*. TOXICOLOGY:
Acetaminophen, ethyl alcohol,
salicylate, serum barbiturates*, serum
benzodiazepines*, serum tricyclic
antidepressants*, urine methaqualone
screen*. ANTIMICROBIALS:
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Gentamycin, Tobramycin, Vancomycin.
ANTIARRYTHMICS: Digoxin, digitoxin,
N-Acetylprocainamide, Lidocaine,
Procainamide. TDM: Carbamazepine,
cyclosporine, cyclosporine extended
range, lithium, phenobarbital, phenytoin,
tacrolimus, sirolimus*, theophylline,
valproic acid. IMMUNOLOGY:
Complement C3, Complement C4, C-
Reactive protein, C-Reactive protein
extended range, IgA, IgG, IgM,
Transferrin. SPECIALTY: Ammonia,
Urine/Cerebrospinal fluid protein,
Lactic acid, prealbumin, HCG, ferritin.
PROSTATE CANCER: Total PSA,
free PSA. (*under development)
Throughput:
788 tests/hour
Time to First Result:
60 seconds
Sample Size:
5, 7 and 10 mL primary tubes
Frequency of Calibration:
30-90 days
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Deionized water NCCLS Type 2
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Integrates heterogeneous immunoassays
onboard with other chemistries;
allows single platform for over 95
percent of most requested tests;
eliminates sample splitting between
general tests and immunoassays
Operational Type:
Batch, random access,
continuous random access
Separation Methodologies:
EIA, latex particle turbidimetric,
direct turbidimetric/heterogeneous,
magnetic particles
Sample Handling System:
Segmented sample wheel
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
88 with optional reagent management
system/maximum 360
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Yes (can be hours)
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
7 minutes
Contact:
Stephanie Antenucci
Marketing Communications Manager
Telephone: (302) 631-0442
Fax: (302) 631-8511
antenusn@dadebehring.com
www.dadebehring.com
Primary Product:
Dimension Vista® Intelligent Lab System
Methodologies Used:
Photometry, potentiometry (ISE),
advance LOCI® chemiluminescence
technology, nephelometry, EMIT®,
PETINIA, PETIA, ACMIA, turbidimetric
Tests Available in the U.S.:
a1Acid Glycoprotein (Orosomucoid),
a1Antitrypsin, a1Microglobulin,
Acetaminophen, Alanine Transaminase,
Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase,
Ammonia, Amylase, Antistreptolysin
O, Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein
B, Aspartate Transaminase,
ß2Microglobulin, Blood Urea Nitrogen,
C Reactive Protein, C3 Complement, C4
Complement, Calcium, Carbamazepine,
Carbon Dioxide, Ceruloplasmin,
Chloride, Cholesterol, Creatine Kinase,
Creatine Kinase MB Isoenzyme,
Creatinine, Cyclosporine, Cystatin C,
Digitoxin, Digoxin, Direct Bilirubin,
Ethyl Alcohol, Gamma Glutamyl
Transaminase, Gentamicin, Glucose,
Haptoglobin, Hemoglobin A1C, High
Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, High
Sensitivity CRP (CardioPhase® hsCRP),
Homocysteine, Immunoglobulin E,
Immunoglobulin A, Immunoglobulin
G, Immunoglobulin M, Iron, Lactate
Dehydrogenase, Lactic Acid, Lidocaine,
Lipase, Lithium, LOCI® Beta Human
Chorionic Gondatropin, LOCI® Cardiac
Troponin I, LOCI® Ferritin, LOCI® Free
Thyroxine, LOCI® Free Triiodothyronine,
LOCI® Mass Creatine Kinase MB
Isoenzyme, LOCI® Myoglobin, LOCI® N
terminal proBrain natriuretic peptide,
LOCI® Thyroid Stimulating Hormone,
Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol,
Magnesium, Microalbumin, Nacetyl
Procainamide, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin,
Phosphorus, Potassium, Prealbumin
(Transthyretin), Procainamide,
Pseudocholinesterase, Rheumatoid
Factor, Serum Barbiturates*, Serum
Benzodiazepines*, Serum Salicylate,
Serum Tricyclic Antidepressants*,
Sodium, Soluble Transferrin Receptor,
Theophylline, Thyronine Uptake,
Thyroxine, Tobramycin, Total Bilirubin,
Total Iron Binding Capacity, Total
Protein, Transferrin, Triglyceride,
Triiodothyronine, Uric Acid, Urinary/
Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein, Urine
Amphetamine, Urine Barbiturates,
Urine Benzodiazepines, Urine Cocaine,
Urine Ecstasy, Urine Methadone, Urine
Methaqualone*, Urine Opiate, Urine
Phencyclidine, Urine Propoxyphene*
(*Syva®Emit® applications)
Throughput:
Up to 1500 tests/hour
Time to First Result:
Varies by method: 22
seconds to 17 minutes
Sample Size:
1-20 µL
Frequency of Calibration:
Autocalibration, 30-90 days,
varies by method
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
The first intelligent lab system to
combine 4 best-in-class technologies
in one workstation: photometry,
nephelometry, V-LYTE® electrolyte
detection and LOCI® advanced
chemiluminescence. These 4 concurrent
detection systems provide accurate
results you can trust, while simplifying/
consolidating sample processing, which
minimizes TAT and sample requirements.
Operational Type:
Batch, random access, continuous
random access/self-contained multi-
use cartridges-packages sample rack
and aliquot plate system/floor standing
Sample Handling System:
Sample rack handles variety of
primary tubes and cups. Aliquot
plate allows samples to remain
available onboard for up to 2 hours.
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
Flex® cartridges calibrators and QC can
remain onboard available for use in the
166 slots. Tests per container varies
by method 20-1,200 tests per Flex®
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
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Specimen/Tests Assays:
600-800 specimens
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid, ready to use
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
3 minutes
Nova Biomedical
200 Prospect St.
Waltham, MA 02454
Contact:
Harlan Polishook
Marketing Communications Manager
Telephone: (781) 894-0800
Fax: (781) 894-5915
info@novabiomedical.com
www.novabiomedical.com
Primary Product:
Stat Profile Critical Care Xpress
Type of Analyzer:
Blood gas/electrolyte/chemistry
Methodologies Used:
Ion selective electrode/
optical, reflectance
Tests Available in the U.S.:
pH, PCO2, PO2, hematocrit, hemoglobin,
sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized
calcium, ionized magnesium, glucose,
BUN, creatinine, lactate, bilirubin,
deoxyhemoglobin, oxyhemoglobin,
methemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin
Throughput:
21-26 samples/hour
Time to First Result:
65 seconds (normal throughput); 140
seconds (alternate throughput)
Sample Size:
60-210 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
Automatic
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Comprehensive 20-test critical care
profile, including ionized magnesium,
BUN, creatinine, and bilirubin;
integrated co-oximetry; color touch
screen, open software architecture,
onboard data management; automate,
onboard quality control; sealed
waste system; auto-monitoring of
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QC and reagent packs; tankless gas
calibration; automated maintenance
Operational Type:
Individual sample
Sample Handling System:
Dock for syringe or capillary sample
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
Two—one reagent container for ABG/
chemistry and one for co-oximeter/2,600
to 6,500 tests per container depending
on laboratory use pattern
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
No
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid/ISE
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
<5 minutes
Olympus America Inc.
3500 Corporate Parkway
Center Valley, PA 18034
Contact:
Frank Bartholf
Senior Product Manager
Telephone: (800) 223-0125
Fax: (484) 896-7131
olympusdsg@olympus.com
www.olympusamerica.com
Primary Product:
Olympus AU chemistry-immuno systems
Type of Analyzer:
Chemistry-immuno analyzers
Methodologies Used:
Endpoint, potentiometric,
kinetic rate and fixed rate
Tests Available in the U.S.:
125-test menu including general, stat
and urine chemistries, serum proteins,
therapeutic and drug of abuse assays
Throughput:
400-6,600 tests per hour,
model dependent
Time to First Result:
2–9 minutes depending on analyzer and
mode of operation such as stat or routine
Sample Size:
1-20 mL, test dependent
Frequency of Calibration:
30 days (median)
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Deionized water, drain
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Olympus Standardization meets
laboratories’ workflow needs with
four chemistry-immuno analyzers
standardized for greater efficiency
for the hospital core lab, satellite lab,
outpatient lab, single and multiple
locations, with throughput speeds from
400–6,600 tests per hour. Olympus
125 Test Menu streamlines workflow
by consolidating testing with fewer
workstations, faster TAT and greater
capacity. Lab automation reduces
sample handling labor and errors while
improving turnaround time. Service
and support provides comprehensive
customer-tailored solutions to increase
productivity and ensure maximum
system uptime with reliable results.
Operational Type:
Fully selective discrete, random access
Separation Methodologies:
Homogeneous
Sample Handling System:
Rack and 22-position stat carousel
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
76-96 onboard reagent cartridges
(model dependent); 50-4,000 tests
per cartridge (test dependent)
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard?:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
6,500 to 65,000 tests, model dependent
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
5 minutes
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
1001 US Highway 202
Raritan, NJ 08869
Contact:
Greg Winther
Marketing Manager
Telephone: (908) 218-8116
Fax: (908) 704-6837
gwinther@ocdus.jnj.com
www.orthoclinical.com
Primary Product:
VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System
Type of Analyzer:
Chemistry
Methodologies Used:
Colorimetric, Immunorate,
Potentiometric, Turbidimetric
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Acetaminophen Acid Phosphatase
Albumin Alcohol Alkaline Phosphatase
ALT Ammonia Amylase AST BuBc
Bilirubin BUN/Urea Calcium
Carbamazepine Carbon Dioxide Chloride
Cholesterol Cholinesterase CK CK-MB
CRP Creatinine (Enzymatic) CSF Protein
Digoxin GGT Glucose Iron Lactate LDH
Lipase Lithium Magnesium Phenobarbital
Phenytoin Phosphorus Potassium
Salicylate Sodium Theophylline Total
Bilirubin Total Protein Triglycerides TIBC
Uric Acid Urine Protein Expanded Menu
AAT AmphetaminesU Apo A1 Apo B
ASO BarbituratesU BenzodiazepinesU
C3 C4 Caffeine CannabinoidsU Cocaine
MetabolitesU d%A1c dHDL (MicroSlide
format) dLDL dTIBC Gentamicin
Haptoglobin Homocysteine hsCRP IgA
IgG IgM MethadoneU Microalbumin
OpiatesU PhencyclidineU Prealbumin
Rheumatoid Factor Tobramycin
Transferrin Valproic Acid Vancomycin
10 user-defined channels (U-Urine)
Throughput:
Text mix dependent
Time to First Result:
3 minutes
Sample Size:
2-17 uL
Frequency of Calibration:
Up to 6 months calibration
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
No water, drains, fixed probes or mixing
assemblies required. Calibration stability
up to lot change. Wide accessible
menu with 125 reagent positions
on board. Eliminates the additional
cost, maintenance, carry-over and
contamination risks associated with
traditional water-based systems.
Intelligent Parallel Processing
integrating MicroSlideT and MicroTipT
Technologies. Automated capping/
decapping of MicroTip reagents.
User-defined assay capability.
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Separation Methodologies:
Homogenous
Sample Handling System:
Universal sample tray
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Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
125 reagent positions; up
to 100 tests/container
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
160 specimens/8,940 tests
System Liquid or Dry:
Dry and liquid (no water
systems required)
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Immediate startup; 10 minutes
daily maintenance
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
511 Benedict Ave.
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Contact:
Tina Johne
Head Global Communications
Telephone: (914) 524-2429
Fax: (914) 524-3693
tina.johne@siemens.com
http://diagnostics.siemens.com
Primary Product:
ADVIA 1800 System
Methodologies Used:
End-point, Rate, 2- Point Date, ISE
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Acid Phosphatase Alanine
Aminotransferase Alanine
Aminotransferase (P5P) Albumin Alkaline
Phosphatase AMP Alkaline Phosphatase
DEA Amylase Aspartate Aminotransferase
Aspartate Aminotransferase (P5P)
Bilirubin-Direct Bilirubin-Total Calcium
Carbon Dioxide Cholesterol Chloride
Creatine Kinase Creatinine Creatinine,
Enzyme Direct LDL Cholesterol
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Glucose-
Hexokinase Glucose-Oxidase D-HDL
Inorganic Phosphorus Iron Lactate#
Lactate Dehydrogenase L-P Lactate
Dehydrogenase P-L Lipase Magnesium
Potassium Sodium TIBC Total Protein
Triglycerides Urea Nitrogen Uric Acid
Urinary Protein Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
Anti-Streptolysin O Apolipoprotein
A1 Apolipoprotein B C3 C4 CRP CRP-
Wide Range Haptoglobin IgA IgG
IgM Rheumatoid Factor Transferrin
Acetaminophen Amphetamines
Barbiturates Benzodiazepines
Cannabinoids Cocaine Metabolite Ethanol
Methadone Opiates Phencyclidine
Propoxyphene Salicylate Ammonia#
Cholinesterase HbA1c (whole blood)
Microalbumin Pancreatic Amylase
Prealbumin Carbamazepine Digoxin
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Gentamicin Lithium Phenobarbital
Phenytoin Theophylline Tobramycin
Valproic Acid Vancomycin
Throughput:
1,800 tests/hour
Time to First Result:
10 minutes
Sample Size:
2-30 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
Up to 60 days
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Automation ready; highest productivity
synergy with other ADVIA family of
systems; reliability; commitment
to investment in future
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Separation Methodologies:
Universal rack handler with up to
2,400 samples/Track automation
with unlimited samples
Sample Handling System:
55 test onboard capacity including ISE
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
55 test onboard capacity including ISE
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Yes. Auto-dilution, auto-replex
testing and auto-repeat
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
5 minutes
• Coagulation
Beckman Coulter Inc.
200 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92822
Contact:
Venita Shirley
Marketing Manager
Telephone: (714) 993-8687
Fax: (714) 961-3825
vcshirley@beckman.com
www.beckmancoulter.com
Primary Product:
ACLT TOP Series, ACLT Advance, ACLT
Elite and Elite Pro, ACLT 1000 and 7000
Methodologies Used:
LED (optical) clot detection, chromogenic
and immunologic testing
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Recombinant PT, APTT, TT, Fibrinogen,
D-Dimer/D-Dimer HS, VWF, Protein
C, Protein S, Free Protein S, APCR-
V Leiden, AT, Heparin, Plasminogen,
Plasmin Inhibitor, Lupus Anticoagulant,
Factor Assays, Factor XIII
Throughput:
ACL TOP Series: up to 360/hr; ACL
Advance: 240/hr; Elite and Elite Pro:
175/hr; ACL 7000/1000: up to 110/hr
Time to First Result:
ACL TOP Series: <3 min; ACL Advance:
2.5 min; ACL Elite and Elite Pro 4
min; ACL 7000/1000: 5.5 min
Sample Size:
ACL TOP Series: 50 µL; ACL Advance:
50 µL; ACL Elite and Elite Pro: 60
µL; ACL 7000/1000: 50 µL
Frequency of Calibration:
Varies by test
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
ACL TOP Series: state-of-the-art
technology featuring clot signature
curve analysis and closed tube
sampling; robust system offering
continuous operation without interruption
to workflow; minimized operator
intervention using intuitive Windows
2000 Professional software; 2D bar
code for reagent, calibration and
control value import. ACL Advance:
extensive menu of clotting, chromogenic
and immunologic assays; high-end
capabilities/small footprint; LED optics,
providing optimized results regardless
of pre-analytical variables. ACL Elite
and Elite Pro: test menu featuring D-
dimer, barcode reagent management,
ACL family harmonization. ACL 1000 and
7000: positive displacement pipetting
for low maintenance and high precision
Operational Type:
ACL TOP Series: continuous random
access; ACL Advantage: random
access; ACL Elite and Elite Pro:
modified random access; ACL 1000
and 7000: random programming
Sample Handling System:
ACL TOP Series: Primary tubes (capped
and uncapped), sample cups; ACL
Advance: Primary tubes and sample
cups; ACL Elite and Elite Pro: Primary
tubes and sample cups; ACL 1000 and
7000: Primary tubes and sample cups
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
ACL TOP Series: 60/varies by test;
ACL Advance: 42/varies by test; ACL
Elite Pro: 22/varies by test; ACL Elite:
18/varies by test; ACL 7000: 4/varies
by test; ACL 1000: 3/varies by test
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes, 15°C
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
ACL TOP Series: 120/800; ACL Advance:
120/264; ACL Elite and Elite Pro:
40/260; ACL 7000/1000: 18/20
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
10 minutes
Primary Product:
ACL Top Series (with cap
piercing capability)
Type of Analyzer:
Coagulation, hemostasis
Methodologies Used:
LED (optical) clot detection,
chromogenic, immunologic
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Recombinant PT, APTT, TT, Fibrinogen,
D-Dimer/D-Dimer HS, VWF, Protein C,
Protein S, APCR-V Leiden, AT, Heparin,
Plasminogen, Plasmin Inhibitor, Lupus
Anticoagulant, Factor Assays, Factor XIII
Throughput:
Up to 360 PTs/hour
Time to First Result:
PT< 3 min
Sample Size:
PT - 50 uL
Frequency of Calibration:
Varies by assay
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
State-of-the-art technology featuring
clot signature curve analysis and
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offering continuous operation
without interruption to workflow;
minimized operator intervention using
intuitive Windows 2000 Professional
software; 2D bar code for reagent,
calibration and control value import
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Sample Handling System:
Primary tubes (capped and
uncapped) and sample cups
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
Up to 60 reagents onboard/
varies with assay
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes, 44 reagents
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
120 continuous loading walkaway
capacity/up to 30 tests per sample
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
and Daily Maintenance:
<10 minutes
Dade Behring
1717 Deerfield Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Amy Boyett
Senior Communications Specialist
Telephone: (847) 267-5300
Fax: (847) 236-7101
amy_boyett@dadebehring.com
www.dadebehring.com
Primary Product:
Sysmex® CA-530 Coagulation Analyzer
Type of Analyzer:
Coagulation
Methodologies Used:
Optical based system. Clotting and
chromogenic methodologies used
Tests Available in the U.S.:
PT, APTT, Fibrinogen, TT, Factor
Assays, Reptilase time, Protein C clot,
AT III, Protein C chromo, heparin
Throughput:
54 PT tests/hour, 43 PT/APTT tests/hour
Time to First Result:
7 minutes
Sample Size:
50 µL PT, 100 µL APTT
Frequency of Calibration:
Assay dependent. CLIA guidelines
recommend calibration at least once
every six months. More frequent
calibration may be required if lab
determines QC is outside the acceptable
range or as dictated by local regulations.
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Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
No
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Deionized water
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
5-parameter true random access
clotting/chromogenic; standard
in cap piercing; small footprint;
complete automation; specialty assay
capability; low operating expense
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
11 containers/tests vary
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
10 specimens/assays vary
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Daily maintenance < 5 minutes
Primary Product:
Sysmex® CA-1500 Coagulation Analyzer
Methodologies Used:
Optical based system. Clotting,
chromogenic and immunologic
methodologies used
Tests Available in the U.S.:
PT, APTT, Fibrinogen, TT, Reptilase
time, Factor Assays, drVVt screen and
confirm, Factor V Leiden, Protein C clot,
Protein S activity, AT III, Plasminogen,
Factor VIII chromo, Alpha-2 Antiplasmin,
Protein C chromo, Heparin, D-Dimer
Throughput:
120 PT tests/hour, 80 PT/APTT tests/hour
Time to First Result:
7 minutes
Sample Size:
50 µL PT, 100 µL APTT
Frequency of Calibration:
Assay dependent. CLIA guidelines
recommend calibration at least
once every six months. More
frequent calibration may be required
if laboratory determines QC is
outside of the acceptable range or
as dictated by local regulations.
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other utility requirements:
Deionized water required, container
or direct plumbed option
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Simultaneous curve calibrating and
patient testing; standard in cap
piercing; ability to load multiple
bottles or multiple lots of reagents
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
39 containers/tests vary
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
50 specimens/assays vary
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Daily maintenance < 5 minutes
Primary Product:
Sysmex® CA-7000 Coagulation Analyzer
Methodologies Used:
Optical based system, clotting,
chromogenic and immunologic
methodologies used
Tests Available in the U.S.:
PT, APTT, Fibrinogen, TT, Reptilase
time, Factor Assays, drVVt screen and
confirm, Factor V Leiden, Protein C clot,
Protein S activity, AT III, Plasminogen,
Factor VIII chromo, Alpha-2 Antiplasmin,
Protein C chromo, Heparin, D-Dimer
Throughput:
280 PT tests/hour, 480 PT/
APTT tests/hour
Time to First Result:
7 minutes
Sample Size:
50 µL PT, 100 µL APTT
Frequency of Calibration:
Assay dependent. CLIA guidelines
recommend calibration at least
once every six months. More
frequent calibration may be required
if laboratory determines QC is
outside of the acceptable range or
as dictated by local regulations.
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Deionized water required, container
or direct plumbed option
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Fastest throughput available for routine
testing; standard in cap-piecing; PT, APTT
results every 7 seconds; continuous
loading of reagents, consumables and
patient samples without interruption
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
58 containers/tests vary
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
100 specimens/assays vary
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Daily maintenance: <5 minutes
Primary Product:
BCS® XP System
Methodologies Used:
Optical based system. Clotting,
chromogenic and immunologic
Tests Available in the U.S.:
PT, APTT, Fibrinogen, TT, Reptilase time,
Factor Assays, drVVt screen and confirm,
Factor V Leiden, Protein C clot, Protein
S activity, AT III, Plasminogen, Factor VIII
chromo, Alpha-2 Antiplasmin, Protein C
chromo, Heparin, Advanced D-Dimer, BC
von Willebrand-risto. Cofactor assay
Throughput:
380 PT tests/hour; 325 PT/
APTT tests/hour
Time to First Result:
<5 minutes
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Sample Size:
50 µL PT, 100 µL APTT
Frequency of Calibration:
Assay dependent. CLIA guidelines
recommend calibration at least
once every six months.
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirement:
Deionized water
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
User-definable calibration curve
expiration and pre-warning alerts;
user-definable barcode utility enables
customizable reagent protocols; user-
friendly Windows XP software
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
90 containers/tests vary
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
100 specimens/assays vary
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Daily maintenance: <5 minutes
Primary Product:
Sysmex® CA-560 Coagulation Analyzer
Methodologies Used:
Optical based system. Clotting,
chromogenic and immunologic
Tests Available in the U.S.:
PT, APTT, Fibrinogen, TT, Factor Assays,
Reptilase time, Protein C clot, AT III,
Protein C chromo, Heparin, D-Dimer
Throughput:
54 PT tests/hour; 43 PT/APTT tests/hour
Time to First Result:
7 minutes
Sample Size:
50 µL PT, 100 µL APTT
Frequency of Calibration:
Assay dependent. CLIA guidelines
recommend calibration at least
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once every six months. More factor assays, vWF, free Protein S, Time to First Result:
frequent calibration may be required reptilase, Protein C & S, heparin <5 minutes
if laboratory determines QC is (LMWH & UFH), AT, plasminogen, Sample Size:
outside of the acceptable range or antiplasmin. Numerous assays are from 5 uL
as dictated by local regulations. also available for research testing. Frequency of Calibration:
Integrated Data Management: Throughput: Varies with assay
Yes 150 PTs/hour Integrated Data Management:
Open Reagent System: Time to First Result: Yes
Yes <5 minutes Open Reagent System:
Primary Tube Sampling: Sample Size: Yes
Yes From 5 uL Primary Tube Sampling:
Frequency of Calibration: Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Varies with Assay Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Integrated Data Management: Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Open Reagent System: Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Yes What differentiates your product from
Deionized water required
Primary Tube Sampling: other products on the market?
What differentiates your product from Total Lab Automation capable,
Yes
other products on the market? mechanical clot detection using
Positive Sample ID:
Smallest footprint in its class; standard VDS (Viscosity-based Detection
Yes
in cap-piecing; onboard quality control System), standardization among
package; primary tube sampling Onboard Dilution:
all equipment in the Stago product
and removable reagent trays Yes line, cap-piercing option
Operational Type: What differentiates your product from Operational Type:
other products on the market?
Continuous random access Continuous random access
Barcoded reagents throughout product
Sample Handling System: Sample Handling System:
line; mechanical detection system;
Rack 240 samples
standardized results throughout product
Number of Reagent Containers Number of Reagent Containers
line; reliable hardware; connectivity
Onboard/Tests/Container: Onboard/Tests/Container:
to total lab automation systems
11 containers/tests vary 70 reagents/varies with assay
Operational Type:
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard: Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Continuous random access
Yes Yes
Sample Handling System:
Walkaway Capacity in Walkaway Capacity in
96 samples
Specimen/Tests Assays: Specimen/Tests Assays:
Number of Reagent Containers 200 test set-ups
10 specimens/assays vary
Onboard/Tests/Container:
System Liquid or Dry: System Liquid or Dry:
45 reagents/varies with assay
Liquid Liquid
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Average Length of System Startup Average Length of System Startup
Yes
Time and Daily Maintenance: Time and Daily Maintenance:
Walkaway Capacity in
Daily maintenance: <5 minutes <5 minutes, no daily maintenance
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Diagnostica Stago
Varies with model
System Liquid or Dry:
• Drug Testing
5 Century Dr.
Liquid
Parsippany, NJ 07054 Dade Behring
Average Length of System Startup
Contact: 1717 Deerfield Rd.
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Anna Pambianchi Deerfield, IL 60015
No daily maintenance
Marketing Communications Specialist Contact:
Telephone: (973) 631-1200 Greg Apps
Primary Product:
Fax: (973) 631-1618 Marketing Communications Specialist
STA-R
anna.pambianchi@stago-us.com Telephone: (302) 631-9669
Methodologies Used:
www.stago-us.com Fax: (302) 631-8511
Clotting, chromogenic, immunologic
Primary Product: www.dadebehring.com
Tests Available in the U.S.:
STA Compact Primary Product:
PT, APTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer, thrombin
Methodologies Used: Viva-Jr.T Drug Testing System
time, Lupus AC, intrinsic and extrinsic
Viscosity-based detection system Type of Analyzer:
faxtor assays, vWF, free Protein S,
for clotting assays; photo-optical Drug Testing
reptilase, Protein C & S, heparin
methodology for chromogenic (LMWH & UFH), AT, plasminogen, Methodologies Used:
and immunologic assays antiplasmin. Numerous assays are EMIT® drugs of abuse assays, validity
Tests Available in the U.S.: also available for research testing tests and serum tox assays
PT, APTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer, thrombin Throughput: Tests Available in the U.S.:
time, Lupus A, intrinsic and extrinsic 300 PTs/hour Comprehensive DAT menu, adulteration
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tests and serum tox assays
Throughput:
66 EMIT® tests per hour
Time to First Result:
11-12 minutes
Sample Size:
2-30 µL per test, programmable
in steps of 0.1µL
Frequency of Calibration:
Once a week or when QC
falls out of range
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
No
Other Utility Requirements:
Distilled or deionized water
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
The Viva-JrT features EMIT® assays
for gold standard performance in a
true benchtop system, plus winTOX®
Integrated Data Management system
Operational Type:
Semi-continuous random access
Separation Methodologies:
Homogenous
Sample Handling System:
Wheel
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
9 tests onboard
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
25 samples
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
<10 minutes
• Hematology
Beckman Coulter Inc.
200 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92822
Contact:
Mary Beth Johnson
Marketing Manager
Telephone: (714) 993-8438
Fax: (714) 961-3675
mbjohnson@beckman.com
www.beckmancoulter.com
Primary Product:
COULTER® Ac•TT 5diff / COULTER Ac•T
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5diff CP / COULTER Ac•T 5diff AL
Methodologies Used:
Impedance, absorbance
cytochemistry and volume (ACV)
Tests Available in the U.S.:
CBC, 5-part WBC differential
Throughput:
Up to 60 samples/hr or up to
80 samples/hr for AL
Time to First Result:
~1 minute
Sample Size:
30-53 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
Not specified
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Low review rates; 5-part differential;
closed vial sampling (Ac•TT 5diff CP);
auto repeat, random access, match
capabilities, autoloader (Ac•TT 5diff AL)
Operational Type:
Single sample; random access
Sample Handling System:
None or seven tube size tube
holders for CP and AL, 10 tube
racks, 10 rack autoloader for AL.
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
Five/varies
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
No
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
N/A for open vial or CP,
100 tube/load for AL
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Start-up less than five minutes;
no routine daily maintenance
Primary Product:
COULTER® Ac•TT diff 2T
Methodologies Used:
Impedance, COULTER
histogram differential
Tests Available in the U.S.:
CBC, 3-part differential
Throughput:
Up to 60 samples/hour
Time to First Result:
Less than 60 seconds
Sample Size:
18 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
Twice a year
Integrated Data Management:
No
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Closed vial sampling; automatic
validation of quality control data
(high/low flagging); storage of
up to 250 patient results
Operational Type:
Batch
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Less than five minutes, zero
routine daily maintenance\
Primary Product:
COULTER® LH 1511 Hematology
Automation System
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Air compressor
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Completely automates the hematology
process for pre-analytical to
post-analytical processing
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Sample Handling System:
Single tube
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Varies
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
15 minutes
Primary Product:
COULTER® LH 500
Circle 79 on FREE Information Card
Methodologies Used:
Coulter Principle, Bio-Physical
Flow Cytometry, VCS, New
Methylene Blue Reticulocyte
Tests Available in the U.S.:
CBC, 5-part differential,
reticulocyte %, #, MRV, IRF
Throughput:
Up to 75 samples/hour
Time to First Result:
1 minute 30 seconds
Sample Size:
185 uL automatic, 125 uL
manual, 50 uL pre-dilute
Frequency of Calibration:
Not specified by time; according
to regulatory requirements
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Combination of technologies
and software
Operational Type:
Batch
Separation Methodologies:
Homogenous, no separation
Sample Handling System:
Cassettes
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
Four containers-tests vary
according to daily volume
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
No
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Yes, continuous feed
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Operator has one keystroke for
start up. Five minutes to start
up. No daily maintenance.
Primary Product:
COULTER® LH 750 and COULTER
LH 780 Hematology Systems
Methodologies Used:
AccuCount technology combined
with the Coulter impedance, flow
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cytometry; VCS differential technology.
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Tests Available in the U.S.: productsusa@drew-scientific.com ray.xiang@mindray.com
CBC, 5-part WBC differential, www.drew-scientific.com www.mindray.com • Immunoassay
reticulocytes, NRBCs Primary Product: Primary Product: Bayer HealthCare Diagnostics Division
Throughput: BC-3200 511 Benedict Ave.
Excell 2280
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Up to 110 CBC/hr Methodologies Used: Type of Analyzer:
3-part diff hematology analyzer Contact:
Time to First Result: Impedance and proprietary
Methodologies Used: Tina Johne
About 40 seconds laser technology
Impedance technology Head Global Communications
Sample Size: Tests Available in the U.S.:
Telephone: (914) 524-2429
300 mL WBC, 5 population differential number Throughput:
Fax: (914) 524-3693
Frequency of Calibration: and percentage, RBC, HgB, Hct, 60 tests/hour
tina.johne@siemens.com
Twice a Year Mcv, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Plt, MPV Sample Size:
http://diagnostics.siemens.com
Integrated Data Management: Throughput: 13 ul whole blood
Primary Product:
Yes 80 samples/hour Integrated Data Management:
ADVIA Centaur CP System
Open Reagent System: Time to First Result: Yes
Type of Analyzer:
No <1 minute Open Reagent System:
Random access immunoassay system
Primary Tube Sampling: Sample Size: Yes
Methodologies Used:
Yes Direct mode 180 uL; sample saver 80 uL Primary Tube Sampling:
Chemiluminescence
Positive Sample ID: Frequency of Calibration: Yes
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Yes Quarterly What differentiates your product from
other products on the market? Ferritin Folate Vitamin B12 BNP CKMB
Onboard Dilution: Integrated Data Management:
Sampling for either closed or (CKMB) Troponin (cTnl) Troponin I
Yes Yes
open tube; 4 position tube holder; Ultra (Tnl-Utlra) Homocysteine (HYC)
What differentiates your product from Open Reagent System:
micro sample size of 13 uL; large Myoglobin (MYO) Free T4 Free T3 T3
other products on the market? No
color LCD display; data storage of T4 TSH TSH-3 T-Uptake AFP (AFP)
WBC linearity extends from zero to Primary Tube Sampling: CEA (CEA) Complexed PSA (cPsa) PSA
35,000 samples with histogram
400,000; platelet linearity extends from Yes Estradiol-6 III FSH LH Progesterone
zero to 3 million; consistently accurate Positive Sample ID: Prolactin Total hCG Testosterone Digoxin
WBC, RBC, and platelet counts without Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
Yes Throughput:
511 Benedict Ave.
manual intervention; advanced auto- Onboard Dilution: Up to 180 tests per hour in batch
Tarrytown, NY 10591
verification software; low review rates; Yes or random access mode
Contact:
performs six-part differentials, including What differentiates your product from Time to First Result:
Tina Johne
NRBCs; reticulocyte analysis; optional other products on the market? 15 minutes
Head Global Communications
integrated slidemaker/slidestainer; user- The 2280 uses multi-dimensional optical Telephone: (914) 524-2429 Sample Size:
defined decision rules help standardize scattering using a stable laser diode light Fax: (914) 524-3693 5 mL, 7 mL, 10 mL, 1mL
lab processes; remote monitoring and source to optimize the measurement tina.johne@siemens.com cups, microtainer tubes
diagnostics technology for increased of the WBC differential and a patented http://diagnostics.siemens.com Frequency of Calibration:
instrument uptime; backed by the platelet counting technique to improve Primary Product: Assay dependent, 3-28 days
industry’s top-rated service and support. the accuracy of platelet counting. ADVIA 2120 Hematology Analyzer Integrated Data Management:
Operational Type: Operational Type: Tests Available in the U.S.: Yes
Random access Continuous CBC results: WBC, RBC, HB, HCT, MCV, Open Reagent System:
Sample Handling System: Sample Handling System: MCH, MCHC, CHCM, RDW, HDW, CH, No
Cassettes 30-position autosampler CHDW, PLT. Differential results: (absolute
Primary Tube Sampling:
Number of Reagent Containers Number of Reagent Containers and %) NEUT, LYMPH, MONO, EOS, BASO,
Yes
Onboard/Tests/Container: Onboard/Tests/Container: LUC (Large Unstained Cells). Platelet
Positive Sample ID:
Five/varies 4 reagents results: PLT, MPV, PDW, PCT. Reticulocyte
results: absolute and % RETIC, Yes
Walkaway Capacity in Walkaway Capacity in
MCVr, CHCMr, RDWr**, HDWr**, CHr, What differentiates your product from
Specimen/Tests Assays: Specimen/Tests Assays:
CHDWr**. CSF assay results (optional) other products on the market?
Up to 144 samples at one time 30
Throughput: Continuous operation, no pause
System Liquid or Dry: System Liquid or Dry:
CBC - 120 samples/hr CBC/RETIC - 74 Separation Methodologies:
Liquid Liquid 84 samples, continuous loading
samples/hr CBC/DIFF - 120 samples/
Average Length of System Startup Average Length of Daily Startuptime hr RETIC - 74 samples/hr CBC/DIFF - in 12-position sample racks
Time and Daily Maintenance: and Daily Maintenance: 120 samples/hr RETIC - 74 samples/ Number of Reagent Containers
5-7 minutes <5 minutes hr CBC/DIFF/RETIC - 74 samples/hr Onboard/Tests/Container:
Sample Size: 15 reagents onboard, test per
Drew Scientific Mindray Co. Ltd. 175 uL container 50-200, assay dependent
4230 Shilling Way 8650 154th Ave. NE Integrated Data Management: Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Dallas, TX 75237 Redmond, WA 98052 Yes Barcode reagent identification,
Contact: Contact: Positive Sample ID: automatic inventory tracking and
Frank Matuszak Ray Xiang Yes flagging, calibration validity tracked
Vice president, Sales and Marketing Regional Manager Walkaway Capacity in and flagged, reagent on board
Telephone: (800) 433-0945 Telephone: (425) 881-0361 Specimen/Tests Assays: residency tracked and flagged,
Fax: (214) 210-4949 Fax: (425) 881-0879 Yes reagent expired/low flags
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Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
One hour minimum
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
No startup; 15 minutes
daily maintenance
Primary Product:
ADVIA Centaur XP System
Type of Analyzer:
Random access immunoassay system
Methodologies Used:
Chemiluminescence
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Allergy screen (ALSCRN) Total IgE
RefAllgn Specific IgE (sIgE) Specific
Allergens Ferritin Folate RBC Folate
Vitamin B12 BNP CK-MB II (CKMBII)
cTnI (ctnl) Homocysteine (HYC)
Myoglobin (MYO) Tni-Ultra Rubella G
Rubella M Toxoplasma G Toxoplasma
M aHAVM (aHAVM) aHAVT (aHAVT)
aHBcM (aHBcM) aHBs (aHBs) aHCV
(aHCV) HAVT (HAVT) HBcT (HBcT) HBs
(HBs) EHIV (EHIV) Cortisol (Serum,
Urine) C-peptide (Serum, Urine) Intact
PTH Insulin Estradiol-6 Estradiol-6 III
FSH LH Progesterone Prolactin THCG
Testosterone Carbamazepine Digitoxin
Digoxin Gentamicin Phenobarbital
Phenytoin Theophylline Tobramycin
Valproic Acid Vancomycin aTG (aTG)
aTPO (aTPO) FrT4 (FrT4) FT3 (FT3) T3
(T3) T4 (T4) TSH (TSH) TSH3 (TSH3) T
uptake (Tup) AFP BR (27.29) CA 125 CA
153 CA 199 CEA cPSA HER-2/neu PSA
Throughput:
240 tests/hour
Time to First Result:
18 minutes from start, resets
every 15 seconds thereafter
Sample Size:
10 mL to 200 mL; assay dependent
Frequency of Calibration:
Most assays are 28 days;
minimum is 7 days
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Deionized water Type II
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Continuous operation without the
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need to pause system to load
reagents, supplies or samples. True
stat capability with dedicated stat
port, system easily samples from
automation rack or on system without
need for additional interface.
Operational Type:
Continuous
Separation Methodologies:
Magnetic
Sample Handling System:
5 position universal rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
15 reagents onboard, test per
container 50-200, assay dependent
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Barcode reagent identification, automatic
inventory tracking and flagging
calibration validity tracked and flagged,
reagent onboard residency tracked and
flagged, reagent expired/low flags
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
840 test walkaway
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
No daily startup; daily maintenance
is automated -40 minutes with
5 minutes hands-on time
Beckman Coulter Inc.
200 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92822
Contact:
Joel Greiner
Market Manager
Telephone: (714) 993-8329
Fax: (714) 961-3825
jcgreiner@beckman.com
www.beckmancoulter.com
Primary Product:
UniCel® DxI 800 Access®
Immunoassay System
Methodologies Used:
Chemiluminescent, magnetic particle
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Approximately 50 tests available in
the U.S., including thyroid, fertility,
anemia, cardiovascular, adrenal/
pituitary, specialty, tumor markers,
infectious disease and skeletal tests
Throughput:
400/hr
Time to First Result:
Varies
Sample Size:
5-200 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
Varies
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Fastest throughput on the market;
continuous random access analyzer;
creates aliquot tubes from primary
sample tubes automatically; automation
ready; ease of use; innovative test
menu, including Hybritech PSA and
free PSA tests, Ostase® test for
osteoporosis and AccuTnIT troponin I;
inhibin A; clot obstruction detection;
remote diagnostics; fully automated
user-defined reflex testing
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Separation Methodologies:
Magnetic particle
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
50 onboard/50 tests per
container, 100 tests per kit
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
120/1200
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
System always available, approx. five
minutes of hands-on daily maintenance
Primary Product:
Access® Immunoassay System/
Access 2 Immunoassay System
Methodologies Used:
Chemiluminescent, magnetic particle
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Approximately 50 tests available in
the U.S., including thyroid, fertility,
anemia, cardiovascular, adrenal/
pituitary, specialty, tumor markers,
infectious disease and skeletal tests
Throughput:
100/hr
Time to First Result:
Varies
Sample Size:
5-200 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
Varies
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Continuous random access benchtop
analyzer; ease of use, innovative
test menu, including Hybritech PSA
and free PSA tests, Ostase® test for
osteoporosis and AccuTnIT troponin
I assay; Inhibin A; network capability
for up to four Access 2 systems using
a single interface (Access 2); remote
diagnostics (Access 2); fully automated
user defined reflex testing (Access 2);
onboard context sensitive help (Access
2); aliquot tube capability (Access 2)
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Separation Methodologies:
Magnetic particle
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
24 onboard/50 tests per
container, 100 tests per kit
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
60 specimens; 300 tests
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
System always available, approx. five
minutes hands-on daily maintenance
DiaSorin Inc.
1951 Northwestern Ave.
Contact:
Kathleen Charlsen
Inside Sales and Communications
Telephone: (800) 328-1482 ext. 5762
Fax: (651) 351-5669
info@diasorin.com
www.diasorin.com
Primary Product:
Infectious Disease & Bone and Mineral
Type of Analyzer:
LIAISON® /immunoassay analyzer
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Tests Available in the U.S.:
25-Hydroxyvitamin D, N-Tact TPTH,
EBV Igm, VCA IgG, EBNA IgG, EA IgG
CMV-IgM, CMV IgG,Toxo IgG,Toxo
IgM,Treponema pallidum, VZV IgG,
Borrelia burgdorferi and Direct Renin
Throughput:
Throughput varies by assay,
typically 90-180
Time to First Result:
Varies, 1st result as soon as 17 min
Sample Size:
Assay dependent, 5 uL to 200 mL
Frequency of Calibration:
Assay dependent, weekly or monthly
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Select assays including 25-OH
Vitamin D, Treponema pallidum,
Borrelia burgdorferi and Direct Renin
give the laboratory some of the only
automated assays available today
Operational Type:
Random Access
Sample Handling System:
Racks
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
15 onboard reagents
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Yes
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
5 minutes
Grifols Diagnostics USA Division
2410 Lillyvale Ave.
Contact:
Yvette Fearon
Marketing Specialist
Telephone: (323) 441-7917
Fax: (323) 343-1806
yvette.fearon@grifols.com
www.grifolsusa.com
Primary Product:
Triturus Automated EIA System
Methodologies Used:
ELISA
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Throughput: ImmunoCAP Specific IgE, Total IgE, Methodologies Used:
On average 10.96 well plates per shift Specific IgG*, ECP**, Tryptase**, EliA Chemiluminescence
Time to First Result: CCP (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide), EliA Tests Available in the U.S.:
Variable incubation time tTG (Tissue Transglutaminase) IgA, IgG, AlaTOP allergy scr., 3gAllergy (IgE
Frequency of Calibration: EliA Gliadin IgA, IgG. ImmunoCAP 1000 specific allergens & allergy panels;
Per run Instrument: ImmunoCAP Specific IgE, includes tests for animals, drugs, dust,
Integrated Data Management: Total IgE, Specific IgG*, ECP** *ASR: foods, grasses, insects, mites, molds,
Analyte Specific Reagent, Analytical
Yes occupational, parasites, trees, weeds),
Open Reagent System: and performance characteristics total IgE, EPO, AFP, CEA, OM-MA (CA125),
are not established. CLIA high
Yes PSA, 3rd-gen. PSA, FT3, TT3, TT4, FT4,
Primary Tube Sampling: complexity certification required. TBG, thyrogl., anti-TG Ab, anti-TPO Ab,
Yes **IUO: For Investigational Use Only. The
T-uptake, rapid TSH, 3rd-gen. TSH,
Positive Sample ID: performance characteristics of this
DHEA-SO4, estrad., FSH, androst., HCG,
Yes product have not been established.
LH, progest., prolac., total testost., α2-
Onboard Dilution: Throughput:
microgl., cortisol, ferr., intact PTH, C-
Yes ImmunoCAP 100 Instrument: 48
pep., folic acid, B12, insulin, unconj.
What differentiates your product from results in 2.5 hours, ImmunoCAP 250
estriol, carbamazep., phenytoin, valp.
other products on the market? Instrument: 370 allergy results in 8
acid, hsCRP, hGH, ACTH, PAP, phenol,
Speed, productivity, 2 sample hours, 350 autoimmune results in 8
homocysteine, CMV IgG (qualit.), H.
probe, software, runs on both hours. ImmunoCAP 1000 Instrument:
pylori IgG, rubella IgG, toxo IgG, troponin
fixed disposable tips 1200 allergy tests in 8 hours
I, CK-MB, herpes I & II IgG, Pyrilinks-D,
Operational Type: Time to First Result:
myoglobin, toxo IgM, canine TSH, rubella
Both 100 minutes
IgM, digoxin, digitoxin, anti-HBs, HBsAg,
Sample Handling System: Sample Size:
HBsAg confirm., anti-HBc, anti HBc
Sample Carousel 40 microliters per allergy test and 20
Number of Reagent Containers microliters per autoimmune test IgM (contact Company for full menu)
Onboard/Tests/Container: Frequency of Calibration: Throughput:
8 onboard reagents Monthly 200/hour
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard: Integrated Data Management: Time to First Result:
no Yes 35 minutes
Walkaway Capacity in Sample Size:
Open Reagent System:
Specimen/Tests Assays: 5 uL to 100 uL sample
Yes
400 Specimens
Primary Tube Sampling: Frequency of Calibration:
System Liquid or Dry: Yes 1-4 weeks (Assay Dependant)
Liquid
Positive Sample ID: Integrated Data Management:
Average Length of System Startup
Yes Yes
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Onboard Dilution: Open Reagent System:
5 minutes
Yes No
Operational Type: Primary Tube Sampling:
Phadia US Inc.
ImmunoCAP 100 Instrument: Batch, Yes
4169 Commercial Ave.
ImmunoCAP 250/1000 Instruments:
Portage, MI 49002 Positive Sample ID:
Continuous Random Access
Contact: Yes
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Nicole Lampas Onboard Dilution:
ImmunoCAP 250/1000: Yes
Associate Product Manager Yes
Average Length of System Startup
Telephone: (800) 346-4364 Other Utility Requirements:
Time and Daily Maintenance:
nicole.lampas@phadia.com Deionized Water, Dedicated Electric Line
15 Minutes
www.phadia.us
What differentiates your product from
Primary Product:
other products on the market?
ImmunoCAP Specific IgE Blood Test Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
Worldwide customer satisfaction,
Methodologies Used: 511 Benedict Ave.
system reliability and performance,
FEIA Tarrytown, NY 10591
flexibility of configuration to fit
Tests Available in the U.S.: Contact:
laboratory requirements , extensive
ImmunoCAP 100 Instrument: Tina Johne
Head Global Communications assay menu (ex: Allergy), Internet based
ImmunoCAP Specific IgE, Total IgE,
Telephone: (914) 524-2429 service and support with RealTime
Specific IgG*, Specific IgA*, Specific
IgG4**, ECP**, Tryptase**, Gliadin Fax: (914) 524-3693 Solutions (RTS) and OnLine Reports.
IgA, Gliadin IgG, EliA CCP (Cyclic tina.johne@siemens.com Operational Type:
Citrullinated Peptide), EliA tTG (Tissue http://diagnostics.siemens.com Continuous Random Access
Transglutaminase) IgA, IgG, EliA Gliadin Primary Product: Separation Methodologies:
IgA, IgG. ImmunoCAP 250 Instrument: IMMULITE 2000 Bead/Centrifugation
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Sample Handling System: Other Utility Requirements: Other Utility Requirements: Operational Type:
RACK Deionized Water, Dedicated Electric Line 25. Deionized Water, Random and continuous access
Number of Reagent Containers What differentiates your product from Dedicated Electric Line Separation Methodologies:
Onboard/Tests/Container: other products on the market? What differentiates your product from Centrifugation
24 assay kits on board/ /200 tests per kit Worldwide customer satisfaction, other products on the market? Sample Handling System:
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard: system reliability and performance, Worldwide customer satisfaction, Sample cups
Yes Flexibility of configuration to fit system reliability and performance, Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Walkaway Capacity in laboratory requirements, extensive flexibility of configuration to fit laboratory Cooled
Specimen/Tests Assays: assay menu (ex: allergy), 15 minute requirements , extensive assay menu Walkaway Capacity in
90 specimens/4800 tests-assays stat cardiac results, on board test (ex: allergy), onboard test capacity of Specimen/Tests Assays:
System Liquid or Dry: capacity of 4800 tests, up to 5 hours of 9600 tests, up to 5 hours of usable .100
usable walkaway time Internet based walkaway time, unique Internet based System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
service and support with RealTime service and support with RealTime Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Solutions (RTS) and OnLine Reports. Solutions (RTS) and OnLine Reports.
Time and Daily Maintenance: Average Length of System Startup
Operational Type: Operational Type: Time and Daily Maintenance:
4 minute startup; daily
Continuous Random Access ~5 minutes for both
maintenance: 5-10 minutes Continuous Random Access
Separation Methodologies:
Separation Methodologies:
Bead/Centrifugation
Primary Product: Bead/Centrifugation Tosoh Bioscience Inc.
Sample Handling System: 6000 Shoreline Court, Ste. 101 South
IMMULITE 2500SMS Sample Handling System:
RACK San Francisco, CA 94080
Methodologies Used: RACK
Number of Reagent Containers Contact:
Chemiluminescence Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container: Susan Surber
Tests Available in the U.S.: Onboard/Tests/Container:
Varies Field Marketing Manager
Cortisol, AlaTOP, Total IgE, 3gAllergy 24 reagents on board/ 200 tests per kit
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard: Telephone: (800) 248-6764
(IgE specific allergens & allergy panels; Reagents Refrigerated Onboard: YES Fax: (650) 615-0415
includes tests for animals, drugs, YES Walkaway Capacity in susan.surber@tosoh.com
dust, foods, grasses, insects, mites, Walkaway Capacity in Specimen/Tests Assays: www.tosohbioscience.us
occupational, parasites, trees, weeds), Specimen/Tests Assays: 350 specimens/9600 tests-assays Primary Product:
ferritin, EPO, calcitonin, Pyrilinks-D, 275 specimens/4800 tests-assays System Liquid or Dry: Automated Immunoassay Analyzers
homocys., hsCRP, insulin, C-peptide, urin. System Liquid or Dry: Liquid & HPLC HbA1c Analyzers
albumin, IGF-I, CMV IgG, rubella IgG/IgM, Liquid Average Length of System Startup Type of Analyzer:
toxo IgG/IgM, H. pylori IgG, AFP, androst., Average Length of System Startup Time and Daily Maintenance: Immunoassay
DHEA SO4, estrad., unconj. estriol, FSH, Time and Daily Maintenance: 4 minute Startup/Daily Methodologies Used:
LH, prolactin, progesterone, testosterone, 4 minute Startup/Daily Maintenance: 10 minutes Fluorescence, EIA/bead
SHBG, CK-MB, HCG, STAT troponin I, Maintenance: 5-10 minute Tests Available in the U.S.:
myoglobin, carbamazepine, digoxin,
Primary Product: TSH, 3rd Gen TSH, FT4, T3, T4, TT3, T-
phenytoin, phenobarbital, theophylline, IMMULITE 1000
Primary Product: Uptake, TPO Ab, Tg Ab, CKMB, Troponin
valp.acid, intact PTH, ACTH, α2-microgl.,
WORKCELL Methodologies Used: I 2nd Gen, Myoglobin, BHCG, Estradiol,
gastrin, hGH, IGFBP-3, herpes I & II IgG, Enzyme enhanced chemiluminecse
Methodologies Used: FSH, LH II, Prolactin, Progesterone,
digitoxin, anti-TG Ab, anti-TPO Ab, rapid
Chemiluminescence Tests Available in theU.S.: Testosterone, AFP, CEA, PSA, CA 125,
TSH, 3gen TSH, FT3, TT3, FT4, TT4, >80
Tests Available in the U.S.: 27.29, CA 19-9, Ferritin, B12, Folate,
T-uptake, thyrogl., BR-MA (CA 15-3), Cortisol, C-Peptide, HGH, Insulin,
Configuration dependent- Please Throughput:
CEA, OM-MA (CA125), PAP, PSA, 3gen Up to 120 tests per hours B-2 Microglobulin, IgE II, PAP
see IMMULITE 2000/2500 menu
PSA (contact company for full menu) Throughput:
Throughput: Time to First Result:
Throughput: 15, 42, 65 36, 60, 180 per hour
up to 200 tests/hour up to 400/hour
Sample Size: depending on instrument
Time to First Result: Time to First Result:
Assay dependent Time to First Result:
15 minutes 15-65 minutes
Frequency of Calibration: ~18 minutes
Sample Size: Sample Size:
Assay dependent, most 2 weeks Sample Size:
5 uL 17. 5 uL to 100 uL sample
Integrated Data Management: 10–100 mL
Frequency of Calibration: Frequency of Calibration:
Yes Frequency of Calibration:
1-4 weeks (assay dependant) 1-4 weeks (Assay Dependant) 30, 60, 90 days depending on assay
Open Reagent System:
Integrated Data Management: Integrated Data Management: No Integrated Data Management:
Yes Yes Yes
Primary Tube Sampling:
Open Reagent System: Open Reagent System: No Open Reagent System:
No No Onboard Dilution: No
Primary Tube Sampling: Primary Tube Sampling: Yes Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes Yes Other Utility Requirements: Yes
Positive Sample ID: Positive Sample ID: DI water Positive Sample ID:
Yes Yes What differentiates your product from Yes
Onboard Dilution: Onboard Dilution: other products on the market? Onboard Dilution:
Yes Yes Breath of menu Yes

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What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Unitized test cups, no reagent
preparation, dual clot detection,
automated sample dilution and
pre-treatment, dry chemistry,
ideal for stat and routine use
Operational Type:
Continuous random access
Separation Methodologies:
EIA/bead
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
AIA 360: up to four different tests per
patient; AIA 600II: up to five different
tests per patient; AIA 1800: up to 31
different barcoded test cup trays
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
No onboard refrigeration required
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
Instrument dependent: AIA 360—
25 patients; AIA 600II—50 patients;
AIA 1800—170 patients
System Liquid or Dry:
Dry test cup technology
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
5 minutes
• Nephelometry
Dade Behring
1717 Deerfield Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Amy Boyett
Senior Communications Specialist
Telephone: (847) 267-5300
Fax: (847) 236-7101
amy_boyett@dadebehring.com
www.dadebehring.com
Primary Product:
BN ProSpec® System
Methodologies Used:
Nephelometric analysis of proteins
in serum, plasma, urine and CSF
Tests Available in the U.S.:
α1-Antitrypsin, α1-Acid Glycoprotein,
α2-Macroglobulin, α1-Microglobulin,
ß2-Microglobulin, ADNase B, Albumin,
Antithrombin III, Apo A-1, Apo B, C1
Esterase Inhibitor, C3c, C4, CardioPhase®
hsCRP, Ceruloplasmin, Cystatin C,
Fibrinogen, Haptoglobin, IgG, IgA, IgM,
Ig/Light Chain Type Kappa, Ig/Light
Chain Type Lambda, IgG subclasses 1-
4, Microalbumin, Myoglobin, N Latex
ASO/ASL, N Latex Carbohydrate Deficient
Transferrin, N Latex Ferritin, N Latex
Homocysteine, N Latex IgM/IgA, N
Latex IgE, N Latex Lp(a), N Latex RF, N
Latex sTfR, Plasminogen, Prealbumin,
Retinol Binding Protein, Transferrin
Throughput:
70 tests per hour
Time to First Result:
6 minutes
Sample Size:
Multiple size primary tube
sampling, including pediatrics
Frequency of Calibration:
Up to 6 weeks
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Open Reagent System:
No
Primary Tube Sampling:
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Yes
Onboard Dilution:
Yes
Other Utility Requirements:
Deionized water
What differentiates your product from
other products on the market?
Global leader in plasma protein
analysis; onboard refrigeration;
extensive test menu; small sample size;
wide measuring ranges; proprietary
antigen excess security check
Operational Type:
Single, batch, profile, stat, random
Separation Methodologies:
Nephelometry
Sample Handling System:
Rack
Number of Reagent Containers
Onboard/Tests/Container:
30 bottles, 17 assays, 45 samples
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard:
Yes
Walkaway Capacity in
Specimen/Tests Assays:
1.5 hours
System Liquid or Dry:
Liquid
Average Length of System Startup
Time and Daily Maintenance:
Analyzer remains on; initial startup time
8 minutes; daily maintenance 5 minutes
Primary Product:
BNT II System
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Methodologies Used: Walkaway Capacity in
Nephelometric analysis of proteins Specimen/Tests Assays:
in serum, plasma, urine and CSF 1.5 hour
System Liquid or Dry:
Tests Available in the U.S.:
Liquid
α1-Antitrypsin, α1-Acid Glycoprotein,
Average Length of System Startup
α2-Macroglobulin, α1-Microglobulin,
Time and Daily Maintenance:
ß2-Microglobulin, ADNase B, Albumin,
Analyzer remains on; initial startup time
Antithrombin III, Apo A-1, Apo B, C1
8 minutes daily maintenance 5 minutes
Esterase Inhibitor, C3c, C4, CardioPhase®
hsCRP, Ceruloplasmin, Cystatin C, • Tissue Processing
Fibrinogen, Haptoglobin, IgG, IgA, IgM,
Ig/Light Chain Type Kappa, Ig/Light Milestone Medical
Chain Type Lambda, IgG subclasses 1- 25 Controls Dr.
Shelton, CT 06484
4, Microalbumin, Myoglobin, N Latex
Contact:
ASO/ASL, N Latex Carbohydrate Deficient
Merrill Loechner
Transferrin, N Latex Ferritin, N Latex Marketing Communications
Homocysteine, N Latex IgM/IgA, N Telephone: (203) 925-4240
Latex IgE, N Latex Lp(a), N Latex RF, N Fax: (203) 925-4241
Latex sTfR, Plasminogen, Prealbumin, mwave@milestonesci.com
Retinol Binding Protein, Transferrin www.milestonemed.com
Primary Product:
Throughput:
Microwave Accelerated Histoprocessors
Up to 225 tests per hour
Type of Analyzer:
Time to First Result:
Microwave tissue processing
6 minutes
instrumentation
Sample Size:
Throughput:
Multiple size primary tube
Semi- and fully-automated
sampling, including pediatrics
Time to First Result:
Frequency of Calibration:
15-20 minutes
Up to 6 weeks
Sample Size:
Integrated Data Management:
2–5 mm thick
Yes
Open Reagent System:
Integrated Data Management:
Yes
Yes Open Reagent System:
Primary Tube Sampling: Yes
Yes Primary Tube Sampling:
Positive Sample ID:
No
Yes
Positive Sample ID:
Onboard Dilution: Yes
Yes Onboard Dilution:
Other Utility Requirement: No
Deionized water What differentiates your product from
What differentiates your product from other products on the market?
other products on the market? Instrumentation is designed from the
Global leader in plasma protein ground up by scientists and is not based
analysis; high throughput; dedicated on the kitchen microwave as others are.
Plasma Protein System, extensive Operational Type:
test menu; small sample size; wide Semi- and fully-automated
measuring ranges; Proprietary Sample Handling System:
Antigen excess Security check Typical histoprocessing sample handling
Operational Type: Number of Reagent Containers
single, batch, profile, stat, random Onboard/Tests/Container:
Separation Methodologies: 2–5 (the use of Xylene is eliminated)
Nephelometry Walkaway Capacity in
Sample Handling System: Specimen/Tests Assays:
Rack Yes
Number of Reagent Containers System Liquid or Dry:
Onboard/Tests/Container: Liquid
100 bottles, 35 assays, 100 samples Average Length of System Startup
Reagents Refrigerated Onboard: Time and Daily Maintenance:
No None
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