Overview

The Helena C-Series is a family of compact, semi-automated, photo-optical coagulation systems designed to perform clotting, chromogenic and immunoturbidimetric assays using plasma.

 

Detection principle:

• Photo-optical
• 1, 2 or 4 channel laser optics utilising 405nm wavelength
• Suitable for icteric and lipaemic samples
• Auto-start triggered by reagent addition

 

Measurement:

• Clotting
• Chromogenic
• Immunoturbidimetric

 

Sample processing:

• Integrates easily with bar-code scanner for automated patient ID and intelligent data-management software
• 6, 12, or 24 sample incubation positions
• Micro-volume testing — minimum test volume of 75μl

 

Main features:

• Double determination and mean value generation
• STAT profile for up to 4 tests
• Autosense optics allow true results without negative interferences from icteric or lipaemic samples
• Low intra-assay and inter-assay CVs for all instruments in the normal and pathological range (PT, APTT CVs: <2%; FIB CV: <3%)
• Integrates easily with barcode scanner for automated patient ID and intelligent data-management software
• Stir-bar and ball free reaction vessels are supplied as single and double micro-cuvettes for fast and effective sample handling
• Easy to maintain and clean, guaranteeing almost zero service requirements and a long product life with optional and cost free updates
• Micro volume testing for excellent reagent savings and a low cost per test
• Reagent stir position with magnetic stir bar