The first sighting of a new development in automated coagulation was made at the British Society for Haemostasis and Thrombosis meeting recently held in Jersey
At the British Society for Haemostasis and Thrombosis meeting, the audience was treated to a sneak preview of the CS-2000i in vitro diagnostic coagulation station, and features such as its unique multi-wavelength pre-analytical check.
Described as ideal for use in clinical laboratories screening and diagnosing haemophilia and thrombosis, the CS-2000i measures impaired clot formation and destruction in patient plasma samples using clotting, chromogenic, immuno-turbidimetric and aggregation parameters.
Multi-wavelength detection allows for the measurement of any available parameter in any of the measuring channels, improving overall efficiency and throughput of speciality tests.
Prior to testing, the pre-analytical check screens for interfering substances such as bilirubin, lipids and haemolysis, and automatically flags any problem samples.
Although designed for laboratories with a mid-range throughput, the CS-2000i offers a comprehensive list of parameters superior even to that offered by current high-end models.
Up to 60 parameters can be randomly accessed simultaneously and the system can perform up to 180 PT (prothrombin time) tests per hour.
The easy to operate information processing unit (IPU) manages sample analysis, data validation and maintenance service.
Information regarding each test measurement is updated in real time as the sample moves through the process, and the results display screen can be customised to display contents based on workflow.
Samples outside the user defined range are automatically re-diluted and tested, and the reflex test function is used to initiate additional testing when required based on sample results or flags, as defined by the user.
The CS-2100i will be delivered with third generation cap-piercing on haemostasis analysers following on from the proven CA-series cap piercing.
Sysmex says its cap piercing, first introduced ten years ago, continues the tradition of improving workflow and also helps reduce the risk of transmission of an airborne infection.
When connected to SNCS (Sysmex network communication system), both models offers online support and remote quality control services, via a touch panel for easy test data management and instrument control.
Connection to the customer support centre allows Sysmex staff to troubleshoot problems online and diagnose problems remotely.
SNCS also provides daily online QC management, an automatic abnormality check, and a web-based information service.
