Innovation in Coagulation
Special features of the Coatron A6:
- Measurement
Clotting, chromogenic, immunological
Quarter test volume (75μL)
high speed testing
Biphasic waveform analysis
Profile testing in batch or random access
Single or double determination
Automatic reflex testing
- Sample
3 x 15 primary tubes
Positive sample identification (ID and rack position ) with barcode
Cap Piercing for BD Vaccutainer® or Sarstedt Monovette®.
Micro tubes like Eppendorf® 2mL for pediatric samples
Emergency STAT position
Sample continous loading in random access mode
- System
6 optic channels at 405nm with auto light sensing and extraneous light elimination to reduce interferences such like bilirubin or sunlight.
High-precision XYZ pipetting system with liquid level sensor
Long living and flexible Cap Piercing needle
Integrated laser barcode reader for samples and reagent
Bi-directional Interface for PC-Link to LIS.
Optional trolley to enlarge the waste management
Integrated graphical thermal printer
34 heated and cooled positions for reagents, controls, buffers
Integrated drawers for consumables
System configuration as “OPEN” or “CLOSED”
- Quality Control
Onboard positions for up to 4 control plasma.
Auto QC flagging for errorneous results
One click report with Levey-Jennings graph and Westgard analysis
LOT. number ( control + reagent) specific QC analysis is possible
- Software
An intuitive TECO familiar graphical user interface.
Multi language dialogue (English, German, Spanish, Italian a.o.)
Free programmable test protocols to change or adapt new tests
Calculation of activity %, INR, Ratio, g/L, mg/dL and more.
Calibration curve can be identified with up to 6 points per test.
Simple firmware update
- Special Functions
Automatic plasma dilutions up to 1:100
Automatic test calibration routines
Automatic test skip, if reagent run out.
Full database for patient history.
Patient monitoring for long time periods
Reaction curve monitoring
- Economic
Quarter test volume to 75% cost savings.
Reagent dead volume is below 200 μL
Very economic consumption of rinse and cleaning solution.
All critical system parameters are monitored and make the Instrument nearly free of service.