The Microlab 300 is a true semi-automated clinical chemistry analyzer in all its glory. A system that is designed as a clinical chemistry analyzer and not as a standard photometer. Thousands of users have experienced the proven reliability and high performance of the Microlab all over the world. Robust, compact and easy-to-use, it is ideal for smaller or satellite laboratory locations. Together with a superior menu of ready-to-use, liquid-stable reagents, the Microlab 300 covers primary, STAT or back-up testing needs. This system offers minimal maintenance and effective use of consumables to provide a truly cost effective operation.

Processing Center

  • Optimized test environment ensures accurate results
    • Measurement takes place in a specially designed patented flowcell
    • Superior optical design
    • Temperature controlled, 37°C
  • Easy-to-train, operate and maintain
    • Interactive and intuitive testing
    • Built in printer
    • Built in quality control
  • Low maintenance required
    • Cover designed for maintenance purposes
    • Easy paper roll or parts replacement
  • Low volumes
    • Minimal water consumption
    • 30 µL measuring volume
  • Password protection

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  • Easy-to-use
    The simplicity of the software allows a skilled technician to operate the Microlab 300 within an hour. Interactive and intuitive routines lead the operator to the results quickly. The system maintenance instructions are integrated in the software.
  • Onboard Quality Control
    QC results are stored in memory and are easily displayed on the screen. The software calculates the mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation.
  • Patient Results
    Retrieval of results becomes even simpler with the Microlab 300. A special evaluate patient menu gives the possibility to retrieve measured data very easily. Up to 100 patient result reports are automatically stored.

SPECIFICATION

Light Source

  • Quartz-iodine lamp 12V-20W.

Wavelength Range   

  • Optical unit with 12 position filter wheel
  • 340, 405, 505, 546, 578, 620 nm standard installed
  • 6 positions for optional filters.

Photometric Range

  • 0.1 to 2.3 Absorbance
  • Resolution 0.001 Abs.

Detector  

  • Photo diode (320-1000 nm).

Blanking

  • Automatic zero setting.

Operator Interface

  • Membrane keyboard, for direct function and alpha-numeric entry
  • Optional external keyboard
  • High contrast graphical LCD display
  • Real time clock, 24 hours system.

Measurement Procedures

  • Kinetic measurement with linearity check
  • Kinetic, with linearity check and sample slope blank
  • Two point kinetic, with or without reagent blank
  • End point, with or without reagent blank
  • Bichromatic end point, with or without reagent blank
  • End point, with sample blank and with or without reagent blank.

Multiple Testing

  • Up to nine replicates
  • Means, SD and CV.

Measurement Time

  • Programmable, 2 to 998 seconds for kinetic and two point type of tests
  • For end point fixed at 2 seconds.

Delay Time

  • Programmable, 0 to 999 seconds.

Parameter Setting

  • Method name
  • Measurement mode
  • Wavelength 1 and 2
  • Aspiration volume
  • Measurement delay
  • Measurement time
  • Factor
  • Concentration standards
  • Reagent blank y/n
  • Sample blank y/n
  • Units for results
  • Levels for flagging
  • Curve fit y/n
  • Linearity check.

Calibration

  • Factor, one-point, two-point and multi-point
  • Automatic on 1 standard (linear mode)
  • Automatic on up to 10 standards (non-linear mode).

Quality Control

  • Two controls per test
  • QC survey of last 30 control measurements
  • Levey Jenning plot
  • High/low flags.

Flowcell

  • Metal, with quartz windows, measuring volume 30 µL.

Temperature Control

  • By means of Peltier elements
  • Fixed temperature at 37°C.

Aspirator System

  • Internal pump of bellows type, driven by stepper motor:
  • Back panel connection for waste
  • Aspiration volume programmable.

Printer

  • Internal matrix printer
  • Normal paper
  • External printer port available.

Signal Interface

  • Centronics type parallel port
  • RS 232 type serial port
  • PS 2 type port for external keyboard.

Standards and Regulations

  • CE -IVD
  • CB
  • UL.

Dimensions and Power Requirements

  • 40 x 17 x 36,6 cm (W x H x D)
  • Weight: 8,5 kg.
  • 100-240 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz
  • Battery back-up to retain data