Pentra C400

General Description

• Analysis Method Types:
  • Spectrophotometry: Colorimetry and Turbidimetry
  • Potentiometry: Direct (Serum or Plasma) and Indirect (Urine)
• Up to 55 assays on board
• Optional ISE Module (Na+, K+, Cl-)
• Maximum Throughput: 420 test/h
• CE Marked

Sample Handling

• Sample Capacity: 6 racks with 10 sample positions for primary tubes or cups
• Continuous loading
• Positive Sample Identification: Integrated Barcode Reader and Tube Presence Detector
• Sample Integrity: Level, Shock and Clot Detection
• Sample Collection Format: 0.7, 4, 5, 7 and 10 mL (diameter: 16mm)
• Sample Specimen: Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF, Whole Blood, Homogeneous Fluids
• Sample Volume: 2 to 380 µL
• Automatic Sample Dilution: from 1/2 to 1/22,500
• ISE: 20 µL (Indirect) or 60 µL (Direct)
• Automatic Post Concentration: from x2.0 to x 10.0
• Automatic Re-run

Calibrator/Control Handling

• Calibrator/Controls Positioning on Sample or Reagent Tray
• Automatic Standard Dilution Series:
  • Dilution Factors: Main Direct 1/2 - 1/150
  • Dilution Factors: Main Indirect 1/2 - 1/150⁸

Reagent Handling

• 52 Reagent positions on board:
  • 44 in a closed refrigerated area (2-10°C)
  • 8 at room temperature
• Positive Reagent Identification: Integrated Barcode Reader
• Reagent Probe : Level Detection and Preheating
• Reagent Management with Cassettes: Automated Reagent On-board Stability Check plus Test Countdown with automatic back-up
• Reagent Volume: from 2 to 600 µL

Reaction System

• Reaction Volume: 150 to 600 µL
• Reaction Temperature: Air bath at 37°C
• Photometer Reaction Cycle: 12 seconds
• Mixing with Teflon-coated Stirrer
• Reaction Time: 1 to 100 cycles
• Disposable Acrylic Cuvettes
• Automatic Cuvette Changer
• Cuvette Capacity: 36 segments (432 cuvettes)
• 7 Integrated Calculation Algorithms