The i-chroma^TM Reader is a portable scanning instrument for measuring the concentration of target analytes in human blood; urine and other specimens.
The system consists of fluorescence readers and test cartridges and can be used to screen cardiac diseases; cancers; diabetes; infectious diseases and hormonal disorders.

• Cardiac tests are: Troponin; D-Dimer; CK-MB; Myoglobin and HsCRP.
• Cancer tests are: PSA; AFP; CEA and iFOB.
• Diabetes tests are: HbA1C and Microalbumin.
• Hormone tests are: Cortisol; hCG; B-HCG; LH; TSH; T3; T4; Prolactin; Testosterone; FSH; Progesterone and Vitamin D 25 (OH) D.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis tests are: RF(IgM) and ASO.
• Infection tests are: CRP; HsCRP and Procalcitonin.
• A number of the tests can be carried out using whole blood and therefore no separation is required.  These are: Troponin; CK-MB; Myoglobin; HsCRP; PSA; AFP; HbA1C; Cortisol; RF(IgM) and CRP.

^{All products are CE marked}

Specifications
Dimensions: 250x185x80 mm
Weight: 1.2 kgs
Interface: RS232 (serial port)
Key pads: 5 function keys
LIS/HIS connection via PC
Thermal printer (optional)
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For many healthcare workers, needlestick injuries carry a high risk of infection with blood-borne pathogens such as hepatitis C and HIV, with recent studies revealing significantly higher levels of affliction amongst people in hospitals than in the wider population. Given the trauma experienced by those affected as well as the substantial consequential costs, Greiner Bio-One has added another new product to its range of safety solutions in an attempt to eliminate this risk as far as possible. The new VACUETTE CLIX Safety Hypodermic Needle can be used for taking venous blood samples and for giving injections. This versatile product comes with a wide range of needle thicknesses and lengths, easily distinguishable thanks to their colour-coded safety shields. Its intuitive use requires only minimal training. The needle has an integrated safety mechanism, which can be activated using a solid surface or the user’s thumb. When the users hear a click, they know that the safety shield is positioned securely around the needle and they can proceed without any risk of a needlestick injury. This product has been designed to be used with the VACUETTE HOLDEX tube holder, which has an eccentric luer fitting for a flatter puncture angle and thus increased comfort for the patient and user.
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The rapid breakdown of glucose (glycolysis) in venous blood samples is very significant for the diagnosis of both diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes which should be detected at an early stage to avoid complications such as infections, premature births and long-term effects for the mother and child. In order to have a reliable diagnosis, it is necessary to inhibit glucose breakdown immediately after collecting blood. Various institutions have drafted guidelines, which recommend the addition of a citrate-fluoride additive to maintain the “in vivo glucose level”. The special feature of the new VACUETTE FC Mix tube from Greiner Bio-One is the powder additive. It stabilizes the glucose level immediately after collection for 48 hours. This allows for reliable diagnosis of diabetes conditions and avoids false negatives. The stabilization is carried out in the whole blood and therefore does not require immediate centrifugation. Unlike in tubes where liquid is added, the finely granulated additive does not cause a dilution effect. There is no need to convert the measurement result. The citrate/citric acid buffer reduces the pH value in the sample. As a result, the enzymes needed for the glycolysis process are inhibited and the actual “in vivo level” is stabilized from the start. The additive is completely dissolved, and therefore optimally mixed with the sample, after swivelling ten times. In the case of storage between 4°C and room temperature, a further sodium fluoride additive ensures long-term stabilization for 48 hours. The VACUETTE FC Mix tube is available with both a grey and pink security cap and therefore allows for differentiation from standard glucose tubes. The cap is particularly easy to open and allows for hygienic working in the laboratory. The VACUETTE FC Mix tube is made of highly-transparent PET plastic and is shatter-proof.
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The QCS H150 front loading autoclave is one of the safest and most efficient autoclaves available and should help any laboratory increase its sterilizing throughput owing to a combination of improved load capacity and exceptional operating performance.  Users could also benefit from lower overall running costs associated with reduced power and water usage.

Design and manufactured by Priorclave, the QCS H150 autoclave has a 500mm diameter sterilizing chamber and delivers sterilizing temperatures up to 140^oC at 2.4 bar, all easily controlled through the Tactrol^®2 microprocessor system using single push-buttons on the control panel.  One touch controls allows for adjustment of temperature and time for simple cycles to fully featured multi-programme operation.  In addition a log is stored of the sterilizing cycle, data such as temperature, pressure and time is held in an archive file which can be subsequently downloaded. 

An advantage for any busy laboratory is a secure key-lock switch on the front of the control panel which governs access to certain parameter settings.

Built to International Standards, the QCS H150 autoclave incorporates epoxy coated panels and frame members treated with an anti-bacterial agent that is highly effective against all bacteria and fungi including MRSA, E.coli, Listeria, Legionella, Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Pseudomonas, preventing cross contamination within the laboratory.
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