BECKMAN COULTER AU 480

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Method

Discrete method, single line

Composition

Analyzer

Data processor

Sample Types

Serum, urine, plasma

Remark

Sample availability is defined by the sample viscosity.

Item Numbers for Simultaneous Analysis

A Maximum of 60 items (A maximum of 63 items with ISE option)

Maximum Reagent Bottle Numbers

76 bottles (the total of first reagent and second reagent)

Throughput

A maximum of 400 tests/hour (A maximum of 800 tests/hour with ISE option)

Remark

400 samples/hour can be processed when performing 1item/sample continuous order.

200 samples/hour can be processed when performing ISE item only.

Analysis Method

1. Photometric method

• End-point method

• Rate method

• Fixed method

2. Electrode method (ISE option)

Reaction Liquid Volume

90 μL ~ 350 μL

Reaction Time

R1 S R2

P0 P1 P10 P11 P27

40.5sec 3min 27sec 5min 10.5sec

8min 37.5sec

Reaction Temperature

37 °C (± 0.3 °C)

Items can be Analyzed

1. Protein, colloid reaction

Total protein, albumin, TTT, ZTT

2. Enzymes and other related substances

CK, CK-MB, AST, ALT, LDH, ALP, γGTP, MAO, CHE, guanase, ADA, LAP, AMY, lipase,

ACP, TR-ACP, HBD, NAG

3. Low molecular nitrogen compound

Creatine, creatinine, UA, UN

4. Glucide and other related substances

Glucose, fructosamine, sialic acid

5. Lipid and other related substances

TG, phospholipids, NEFA, cholesterol, free cholesterol, HDL-C, total bile acid,

apolipoprotein, β-lipoprotein

6. Electrolytes

Mg, Ca, IP (Na, K, Cl with ISE option)

7. Biological trace metals

Fe, TIBC, UIBC, Cu

8. Biological dye-related substances

Total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin

9. Drugs

Phenobaribital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid, primidone, teophylline

10. Immunoglobuline

IgG, IgA, IgM

11. Complements and other related substances

C3, C4

12. Plasma protein

CRP, ferritin, Tf

13. Tumor-related antigens

CEA, AFP

14. Serum information

Icterus, hemolysis, lipemia

Remark

The items listed above are examples of items that can be measured.

Serum Information

Graded index indications are possible by measuring the degree of icterus, hemolysis, and lipemia.

Remark

• The judgment levels are user defined.

• The degree of incidence can be displayed and saved to the analyzed data as a flag.

Reception of Analysis Requests

1. Combination of individual input and batch input is possible for item selection.

2. Input operation

• Touchscreen

• Pointing device

• Keyboard

• Online

3. Maximum number of requested samples

9999 samples/index

4. Maximum of 63 items can be ordered per specimen, including ISE option (when installed). When

a separate reagent for LIH is used, the maximum number of ordered tests per sample is inclusive

of LIH.

5. Patient information can be entered separately from item selection.

Sample Search

1. It is possible to check for the sample status by sample ID and sample No. for received samples.

2. Displays the estimated time to results output for a sample in process.

Repeat Run

1. Automatic repeat run

2. Manual repeat run is possible.

3. It is possible to change the sample volume.

Normal repeat run, condensation repeat run, dilution repeat run (including pre-dilution

repeat run)

4. Reflex Testing

Remark

• A host computer instructs sample extraction and repeat run when connected.

• Reflex testing function determines additional testing items from the result of one analysis and

performs further analysis.

Warm Up and Standby

1. The warm-up time is 20 minutes.

2. Automatic power ON/OFF is available.

Remark

The automatic power ON/OFF function does not control the water tap.

Input Method

1. Touchscreen

2. Pointing device

3. Keyboard

4. Online

Monitor Display

Japan: Japanese

Other than Japan: 13 languages will be applied

Output Method

1. Monitor display

2. Hard disk

3. Online

4. External storage device (Option)

5. Printout (Option)

STAT Operation (STAT table)

1. Starting analysis by simple operation is possible.

2. Interruption is possible between tests.

Remark

Automatic repeat run function for samples with barcodes is possible.

Communication System

Communication with HIS/LIS

The following functions are prospective options (Note 1):

1. PRO Service via an internet connection

Note 1

For accounting and remote service systems

Sample Pre-Dilution Analysis

1. Sample dilution factor: 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, 100 fixed

2. Diluent: User setting is possible (Only one type)

3. This can be performed during normal analysis.

Safety and Crash Detection

1. Crash detection function is available for sample and reagent transfer mechanisms.

2. Function to prevent users from touching the probe end accidentally (setting up walls etc.) is

available.

Reliability

Sample probe clot detection function