DCA Vantage Analyzer
Drive diabetic patient compliance with trusted, clinically proven results
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| 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 and Albumin: monoclonal antibody agglutination reaction Creatinine - Benedict Behre chemical reaction |
| Time to Test Results | HbA1c - 6 minutes |
| A:C Ratio - 7 minutes |
| Test Handling | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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) inches25.4 (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), |