DCA Vantage Analyzer
Drive diabetic patient compliance with trusted, clinically proven results
Overview | |
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System Description | Point-of-care immunoassay analyzer |
Quantitative Tests | Hemoglobin A1c (whole blood): Range: 2.5% to 14% (4mmol/mol to 130 mmol/mol) Microalbumin/Creatinine (urine): Single test reports all three results for: Albumin: 5 to 300 mg/L; Creatinine: 15 to 500 mg/dL (1.3 to 44.2 mmol/L); Albumin-to Creatinine Ratio: 1 to 2000 mg/g (0.11 to 226 mg/mmol) |
Test Format | Self-contained immunoassay cartridges |
Test Measurement | Automatic, optional transmission |
Test Method | HbA1c: monoclonal antibody agglutination reaction Albumin: polyclonal goat anti-human albumin antiserum Creatinine: Benedict Behre chemical reaction |
Time to Test Results | HbA1c - 6 minutes |
A:C Ratio - 7 minutes |
Test Handling | |
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Sample Volume | HbA1c - 1µL whole blood Microalbumin/Creatinine - 40µL urine |
Sample Preparation | No pretreatment; no pipetting required |
Sample ID/Operator ID Entry | Optional; via touch screen or bar code reader |
Calibration | |
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Calibration | Lot-specific calibration card provides automatic calibration with every cartridge Traceable to International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) reference materials and test methods for measurement of HbA1c |
Onboard Computer | |
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Storage Capacity/Memory | 4000 patient and/or control records Up to 1,000 operator IDs |
Display | Color touch screen with 1/4 VGA resolution |
Data Export | Via USB flash drive to PC or direct to LIS/HIS or data manager, if interfaced |
Quality Control/Compliance | |
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Flexible QC Scheduling | None, Automatic Reminders or Required |
QC Testing | Optional lockout if schedule not followed or QC fails |
User/Operator Access | Restricted, if desired, to protect patient and QC data and prevent unauthorized use |
Matching Lab Results/ Reference Method | Adjustable correlation to reference methods |
Reference Ranges | User-definable reference ranges available for HbA1c |
Computer/Peripheral Interfaces | |
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Serial Port | RS232, ASTM |
Ethernet Connection | ASTM or POCT1-A2 |
Bi-Directional Capabilities | ASTM: Remote computer can be set up to lock out patient tests POCT1-A2: Remote computer can be set up to lock out patient tests, and send operator list to analyzer |
USB-Port | Standard USB 2.0 |
External Bar Code Reader (optional) | Serial (9 pin) |
Onboard Printer | 54 mm (2 in) width, thermal/label stock |
External Printer | Supports standard PCL printer interface via USB port |
General | |
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Dimensions | 9.0 (h) x 11.5 (w) x 10.5 (d) inches 25.4 (h) x 28.7 (w) x 27.7 (d) cm |
Weight | 3.88 kg (9.0 lb) |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz |
Line Leakage Current | <0.3 mA in normal condition |
Maximum Power Input | 70 VA; 30 watts |
Ambient Operating Temperature | 18°C to 30°C (64°F to 86°F) (Albumin) |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); |
Safety | TUV SUD with CB Scheme, CSA-C22.2, |
EMC Emissions/Immunity | FCC 47: Part 15 (Class B), |
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