EKF Diagnostics introduced the DiaSpect Tm point of care (POC) hemoglobin analyzer at the industry meeting Medica 2014 last week in Düsseldorf, Germany. Alongside this new product, EKF exhibited a new version of its Hemo Control hemoglobin analyzer and the Biosen glucose and lactate analyzer, as well as previewing SensPoint, a new lactate analyzer designed for use in professional medical settings.
Company representatives explained to conference attendees that the DiaSpect Tm hemoglobin analyzer is a palm-sized point of care analyzer that utilizes reagent-free microcuvettes which are unaffected by humidity, unlike reagent-based systems. These plexiglass microcuvettes have a shelf-life of 2.5 years and need no refrigeration, as they can be stored from 0° to 50°C. DiaSpect Tm is portable and lightweight at 185g and features a battery life of 40 days of continuous use, or 10,000 tests, due to its integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
DiaSpect Tm is factory-calibrated against the HiCN reference method in accordance with ICSH and requires no recalibration or maintenance, as it undertakes an automatic self-check between every measurement. The user collects a capillary or venous blood sample of <10 μL in the microcuvette and inserts it directly into the analyzer. Hemoglobin results are delivered in one second, and they can then be downloaded to a PC via USB or Bluetooth. Learn more about the DiaSpect Tm hemoglobin analyzer and EKF Diagnostics.
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