DS5

HbA1c Analyzer

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Intended Use :

The DS5 instrument, dispenser and associated reagent kit are intended for the measurement of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in blood samples. HbA1c is used to monitor diabetes. The system's small size and ease of use makes it ideal for main laboratory, clinic or satellite laboratory settings.

Features :

  • HbA1c result in 5 minutes
  • Immediate labile fraction removal using the DS5 dispenser
  • Simple to use with icon driven touch screen
  • 15 position autosampler
  • Detects presence of HbS or HbC

Scientific Principle:

The DS5 uses cation exchange chromatography in conjunction with gradient elution to separate human haemoglobin subtypes and variants from haemolysed whole blood. The separated haemoglobin fractions are monitored by means of absorption of light and the chromatogram obtained is recorded and stored by the internal computer. A software program in the instrument performs the analysis of the chromatogram and generates a results report on the integral thermal printer.

Operation:

Sample Preparation :     20µL whole blood

Throughput :                 Five minutes per sample

Performance

Within batch precision :
  HbA1c HbA1c
Number 10 10
Mean value 5.0 >13.2
SD 0.11 0.26
CV 2.3% 2.0%
Between batch precision :
  HbA1c HbA1c
Number 10 10
Mean value 4.3 7.0
SD 0.08 0.27
CV 1.9% 3.9%

Dimensions etc :

Dimensions (analyzer) 27cm (w) x41cm(d) x35cm (d)
Weight(analyzer) 20 Kg
Operating conditions : Temperature : 15ºC to 35ºC
Humidity : 10% - 80% non-condensing
Transportation Temperature : -5 to 40
5% - 80% non-condensing
Voltage: 110/115V or 220/240V AC
50/60 Hz

Supporting Products :

Item Part Number
Pink Reagent Kit (300 Tests) 014-350
Bi-level HbA1c QC Kit 014-175
Calibrators 1 and 2 014-380

For further items visit the DS5 Consumables page.
Or the DS5 Spares page.

TouchScreen :

DS5 Touchscreen

Example Report :

DS5 Printout

Brochure :

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