Firma:              IL

Modell:            ACL 300

Kommentar:    Dokumente engl.

Instrument description

The ACL is a fully automatic microcomputer controlled microcentrifugal analyzer. The ACLTM system incorporates a video display unit (VDU) that continually displays the status of the Instrument and gives instructions on how to proceed.

Instructions are entered into the ACL system with a membrane keyboard.

When a sampling cycle is initiated, the Samples and reagents are sequentially pipetted into a 20 place acrylic rotor. Sample and reagents are mixed via a centrifugal force: readings are made while the rotor is spinning.

The results are displayed on the VDU and printed by the thermal printer.

The ACL is able to perform an automatic calibration, offers a series of utility programs for the operator, and is capable of carrying out system precision program.

The ACL system is designed for laboratory use to provide both direct haemostasis measurements and calculated parameters.

MEASURED PARAMETERS

The ACL System measures the above parameters of plasma samples by means of the following tests:

Coagulimetric Tests:

-     PT-FIB

-     APTT

-     PT-FIB/APTT

-     TT

-     TT/APTT

-     Extrinsic Pathway Factors (VII, X,V,II)

-     Intrinsic Pathway Factors (XII, XI, IX, VIII)

-     Single Factors (VII, X, V, II, XII, XI, IX, VIII: high curve and low curve).

Double Tests:

A double test facility for PT-FIB, APTT, TT and PT-FIB/APTT is also provided.

Chromogenic Tests:

-     Antithrombin III

-     Heparin (high curve and low curve)

-     a-2-Antiplasmin

-     Plasminogen

Special Tests:

-     Procomplex

-     Hepatocomplex

Titration

EXPRESSION OF RESULTS

The ACL system displays and prints results in:

-     s (Time)

-     R (Ratio)

-     INR (International Normalized Ratio)

-     % (Activity)

-     U/ml

-     mg/dl or g/l

The ACL measures the parameters at 37°C ±1°C (98.6°F±1.8°F) at an ambient temperature from 15°C to 32°C.

Principle Components

The instrument is composed of the following functional parts:

-     body structure

-     sample tray (one for routine testing, one for factor assays)

-     reagent reservoir group (macro and micro reservoirs)

-     waste system

-     sampling/dispensing system

-     needle carrying arm assembly

-     sensors

-     rotor housing measuring chamber

-     rotor compartment (preheated)

-     optical measuring system (clotting and colorimetric)

-     microprocessor and electronics

-     thermal printer

-     video display unit (VDU)

-     keyboard

-     interface

-     internal cooling system