CHEMISTRY ANALYZER HbA1c(HemoCue HbA1c 501) 100-240V 50-60Hz
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CLINICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYSER (HemoCue HbA1c 501)
Definition
An automated portable device for the quantitative measurement of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in whole blood. The measurement is based on the boronate affinity method and results are measured photometrically.
HbA1c values reflect the glucose concentrations for the previous 8-12 weeks and are therefore an indicator of the long-term glycaemic control in diabetes. An elevated HbA1c indicates poor glycaemic control. HbA1c is expressed as percentage of the total haemoglobin concentration: HbA1c %.
Specifications
Portable photometric analyzer measuring glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in whole blood with specific test cartridges.
Technical specifications
- Parameter: glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)
- Factory calibrated, with 2 possible measuring units:
- in mmol/mol (according to IFCC/ International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine) or
- HbA1c% (according to NGSP/National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program); NGSP certified
- Measurement range:
- 20-130 mmol/mol (IFCC)
- 4.0-14.0% (NGSP)
- Time to result: 5 minutes
- Operating temperature: 17-32°C officially validated (around 50°C, complaints have been reported; no complaints reported at 40°C)
- Quality control:
- internal quality control with "Daily check" cartridge,
- internal quality control with "Monthly check" cartridge,
- external 3 level controls
Dimensions
198x217x136mm
Supplied with the Article
- External 9V Lithium battery
- Power adaptor
- Fan filters
- 1 Daily check cartridge
- 1 Monthly check cartridge
To be Ordered Separately
- 3 level controls solutions [ELAECCHT802/803/804] to be used 1x/week
Important
- Daily check [ELAECCHA801] can be reused as long as it is not broken or expired. Average consumption 1 cartridge / 2 years.
- Monthly check [ELAECCHC801] is not reusable. Average consumption 1 cartridge / month.
In case needed an external portable battery can be purchased locally.
Instructions for use
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Precautions for Use
Secure all electrical devices in the laboratory with a UPS double conversion (see related articles below). To define the best sizing of the UPS, contact your biomedical or energy referent.
Storage
Store between 10 and 35°C
MSF requirements
Reserved for programmes taking care of diabetes patients