Instrument |
B·R·A·H·M·S KRYPTOR GOLD |
System Description |
Fully automated random access immunoassay analyzer |
Throughput |
Up to 115 tests per hour; 600 samples w/o interaction in 8 hours (test specific) |
Technology |
TRACE (time-resolved amplified cryptate emission) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
93 cm x 73 cm (121 cm with tower light or with open hood) x 72 cm |
Weight |
118 kg |
Noise | The A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level at operator’s position: LAeq 66,1 dB |
Electric power consumption | 650W |
Operating Modes |
Random access, batch, emergency (STAT) |
Signal generation |
Nitrogen laser, 120 μJ/pulse, 20 Hz, emission at 337 nm |
Sample and Reagent Distribution |
1 x heated, teflon-coated steel needle; automatic wash step between different tests |
Reaction range |
37 - 40 °C, temperature monitored |
Reaction medium |
Specific reaction plate with 120 wells |
Incubation Time |
9 - 59 minutes (test specific) |
Sample Volume |
8 - 70 µl (test specific) |
Sample Test Tubes |
Primary and secondary test tubes, diameter 11 - 17 mm, |
Sample capacitiy | Up to 80 samples divided in 5 sample racks a 16 samples |
Sample Identification |
Barcode recognition and manual entry |
Sample Check -up |
Liquid-level monitoring, clot recognition |
Sample Material |
Serum or Plasma (assay specific) |
Calibration Method |
Reference curve shipped with reagents, calibration every 1 - 2 weeks, 1- and 2-point calibration (test specific); |
Reagent Capacity |
Up to 16 different or identical kit boxes |
Reagent Identification |
Barcode recognition or manual entry |
Quality Control Method |
Individual QC with barcode recognition |
Quality Control Software |
Levey Jennings QC Software |
Quality Control Components |
Control package separately |
Online Connection |
LIS interface; interface to prenatal screening risk calculation |
Quality control | Comprehensive QC software package (content depends on software version); control-area entry via barcode |
Maintenance | Daily, weekly, monthly (predominantly automated and software-controlled) |