Description
The BN ProSpec System is a fully automated benchtop analyzer which combines efficient workflow with cost-effective determinations for plasma protein testing needs:
- Patient-oriented sample processing for efficient workflow
- Convenient handling due to onboard storage of reagents and controls
- Highly reliable patient results with optimized system components
The BN ProSpec provides you with: Increased workflow efficiency
- Average effective throughput of 65 tests/hour
- Onboard capacity for up to 1.5 hour walkaway convenience
- 24-hour onboard refrigerated reagent storage to eliminate removal of controls and reagents
- Enhanced onboard stability – generally up to 6 weeks for reagents and 1 week for controls
- Barcode identification for primary sample tubes, standards, controls and reagents
- Sample auto-dilution and configurable, automatic repeat measurements for fast results with less operator intervention
- Secure interruption of assay runs for calibration and reloading – no loss of data
- Specimen level-detection
Confidence in results
- Optimal alignment of reagents and system
- High reliability with antigen-excess security
- Proven nephelometric technology
Comprehensive solutions
- Broad menu available from one source: Over 64 assay protocols available for determination in various body fluids
- Consolidation of specialty and routine parameters to support disease state management
Innovative assays:
- CardioPhase® hsCRP – a trendsetting assay acknowledged as independent marker of cardiovascular risk
- Unique, fully automated Carbohydrate-Deficient Transferrin (%CDT) assay with the specificity of HPLC
- Cystatin C – increasing sensitivity and reliability in renal function analysis
- Active participation in protein method standardization projects
| Measuring principle | Nephelometry; measurement of the scattered light intensity in a fixed angle of 13 – 24 degrees |
| Methods | More than 60 programmed assay protocols |
| Sample throughput | Effective: Approx. 65 tests/hour depending on the assay mix Nominal: 100 tests/hour |
| Analysis method | Fixed-time kinetics, end-point measurement, VLin Integral |
| Calibration | Multi-point calibration |
| Rack transport unit | Segments for 3 control serum vials Segments for 2 reagent vials Segments for 15 sample tubes |
| Dilution unit | 1 frame for max. 132 dilution cups |
| Size of sample tubes | Diameter: 11 – 16 mm Height: 55 – 100 mm For pediatric samples: conical microtubes with a maximum filling volume of 1.5 mL |
| Barcode types | Automatic reading of different barcode types: 2/5 interleaved Codabar Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 |
| Reagent volume | 40 µL reagent consumption on average |
| Sample dilution | 1 : 1 to 1 : 32,000 |
| Level detection | For samples, standards, controls, and reagents |
| Reaction cuvettes | 90 disposable cuvettes |
| Measuring temperature | 37 ± 1.5°C |
| Light source | Infrared high performance LED |
| Wavelength | 840 ± 25 nm |
| Detector | Photodiode with integrated pre-amplifier |
| Instrument weight and dimensions | Analyzer dimensions (width x height x depth) 109.2 cm 81.3 cm x 63.5 cm (43 in. x 32 in. x 25 in.) Computer and monitor dimensions (width x height x depth incl. keyboard) 36.2 cm x 45.7 cm x 54.6 cm (14.25 in. x 18 in. x 21.5 in.) Printer dimensions (width x height x depth) 40.6 cm x 26.6 cm x 36.8 cm (16 in. x 10.5 in. x 14.5 in.) Weight Analyzer: 115,2 kg (254 lbs.) Computer: 5.9 kg (13 lbs.) Monitor: 12.6 kg (27.7 lbs.) Printer: 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs.) |
| Room environment | Ambient temperature 18 to 32 °C (64 to 89 °F) Relative humidity Maintain between 30% and 85% (noncondensing) Average thermal output 340 BTU/hr (100 W) in standby mode 975 BTU/hr (286 W) in operating mode Water requirements Deionized water NCClS Type 2 Microbial count must not exceed 100 CFU/ml |
| Electrical installation requirements | Voltage 117 to 127 V/50 or 60 Hz 207 to 253 V/50 or 60 Hz Power consumption <140 VA (standby mode) <400 VA (operating mode) |
| Host interfacing | Download mode, host-query mode, ASTM |
| Ports | 1 Serial (DB-9) (male) 1 10-Base-T/Base TX Ethernet RJ45 |
| Computer and Printer | Terminal Windows® CP Printer Lexmark E260 D or DN or equivalent |
Assay availability varies from country to country
Polyclonal & Monoclonal Gammopathies / Immune System IgG IgG CSF IgG subclasses 1-4 IgA IgM Ig/light chain, type kappa Ig/light chain, type lambda FLC kappa* FLC lambda* ß2-Microglobulin Kidney Disease Albumin urine α1-Microglobulin urine α2-Macroglobulin β2-Microglobulin urine Cystatin C (serum) IgG urine Ig/light chain, type kappa urine Ig/light chain, type lambda urine Transferrin urine Inflammation α1-Acid glycoprotein CRP Fibrinogen SAA* Autoimmune/Rheumatoid Diseases ADNase B ASL CRP RF C3c C4 Cardiovascular Risk / Acute Cardiac Care High Sensitivity CRP (CardioPhase® hsCRP) Fibrinogen Apo A-I Apo B Homocysteine Lp(a) Myoglobin Albumin urine Cystatin C Chronic Alcohol Abuse CDT (Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin) Transferrin (for %CDT calculation) Allergic Diseases IgE Nutritional Assessment Albumin Prealbumin RBP (Retinol Binding Protein) CRP Ferritin Coagulation Disorders AT-III Fibrinogen Plasminogen Anemia/Iron Metabolism Ferritin Haptoglobin Hemopexin sTfR (Soluble Transferrin Receptor) Transferrin Complement Activity C1 Esterase Inhibitor C3c C4 Blood-Brain-Barrier Dysfunction Albumin Albumin CSF IgG IgG CSF IgA IgA CSF IgM IgM CSF Other Specialty Analytes a1-Antitrypsin α2-Macroglobulin Apo A-II* Apo E* Ceruloplasmin Fibronectin*
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