Rapid results: Time to first result in just 15 minutes; subsequent results every 30 seconds.

Auto-dilution: Identifies samples that are outside the measuring range, and automatically runs them at a higher to lower dilution, as required.

Ready-to-Use barcoded reagents: Eliminate the need for pouring into secondary containers. Easy automatic ID and registration.

On-board reagent cooling: Ensures reagent stability without the need to transfer reagents in and out of the refrigerator.

Intelligent cuvette wash system: 10-step acid/alkali/hot water wash results in excellent precision and assay performance, especially for latex assays.

Automatic cuvette monitoring: Measures the blank optical density of each individual cuvette indicating when it is time to change them.

Automatic antigen excess (prozone) check: Monitors the reaction kinetics and runs that sample at a higher dilution when reaction profile is indicative of antigen excess, for applicable assays.

Air mixing: Eliminates carry-over.

Easy loading and unloading with primary tube sample tray.

Intuitive Windows^®-based software makes it easy to set up the run and walk away.

Fully integrate bi-directional RS232 interface capability.

Minimal hands-on daily maintenance (less than 10 minutes per day) allows quick and easy start up and shut down.

Regional Medical Laboratory in Tulsa, Oklahoma uses SPAPLUS to run its Freelite® assays. "The serum free light chain study is a truly quantitative study, and it is generally easier to interpret than serum protein electrophoresis and serum immunofixation studies. In most instances the serum free light chain test has obviated the need for urine protein electrophoresis and urine immunofixation studies. The SPA has been able to handle smaller pipetting volumes, and it has provided greater consistency in the reporting of the serum free light chain results than our previous platform." Lawrence R. Johnson, MD, FCAP, FASCP Regional Medical Laboratory Tulsa, Oklahoma

Throughput

• Incubation time: 10.5 minutes
• Time to first result: 15 minutes, and each consecutive sample thereafter – 30 seconds
• 240 tests per hour (up to 120 tests/hour with sample dilution)

Reagent Handling

• 24 reagent positions
• 30-day on-board reagent stability for most assays (28 days for IgD, 40 days for Freelite®)
• Onboard reagent cooling 

Sampling Handling

• Sample Type: serum, plasma, urine (β2M)
• 40 samples, 30 with barcodes per rack
• Auto-dilution capability
• Sample containers: primary and secondary tubes and sample cups
• Sample reaction volume (aspirated): 3-30µL
• Minimum sample volume (dead volume in cup or elevated 12x75mm tube): 150 µL
• Integral barcode reader (18 digits max), accepts the following barcodes: Code 39, Code 128, ITF, NW-7

Reaction

• Antigen Excess (Prozone) detection
• Automated high temperature cuvette washing system
• 60 semi-permanent acrylic cuvettes
• Air pressure mixing
• Automatic interior/exterior probe washing between reagent and/or sample addition
• Reagent and sample level detection
• 12 wavelengths (340 – 800 nm)
• Tungsten Halogen lamp (~2000 hrs)
   

Physical 

• Dimension: 31.5"/800mm (Width) x 25.2"/640mm (Depth) x 20.5"/520mm (Height)
• Weight: 210 lbs / 96kgs
• Power requirements: AC 100/115/230 V 50/60 Hz
• Rated power consumption: 600 VA
• Peltier reagent cooling: 10°C +/- 2°C
• Diluted acid and alkaline wash bottles (3L each) at side of instrument
• Water and waste (10L each), and spare water and waste containers (5L each) below the instrument
   

Maintenance / Service  

• Daily maintenance less than 10 minutes hands-on
• Monthly maintenance less than 15 minutes hands-on
• 1-year limited service warranty
• 24/7 toll free assistance
   

The SPAPLUS System offers an expanding menu of diagnostic tests related to disease state management and clinical practice guidelines.

 * Research Use Only

Kits in development for 2011 & 2012:

Albumin CSF, LK032.L.S
Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein, NK063.S
C1 Inactivator, NK019.S
CRP, LK044.S
HsCRP, LK044.L.S
IgA CSF, LK010.L.S
IgG CSF, NK004.L.S
IgM CSF, LK012.L.S
Transferrin, NK070.S

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