Laboratory Electrophoresis Device Automated Management

The Electrophoresis System is designed to automate the analysis of serum proteins, hemoglobins, and lipoproteins using electrophoretic methods. This fully automated unit offers a high throughput, compact design, and flexibility, making it ideal for small to medium-sized labs that require reliable and reproducible results.

Hardcare Characteristics:

• Electrophoretic Methods: Serum Proteins, Hemoglobins, Lipoproteins.
• Sample Types: Serum, Plasma, Hemolysate.
• Support for Electrophoretic Analysis: Cellulose acetate supported on Mylar®.
• Workload: 8 samples.
• Operative Rate: 16 tests/hour.
• Densitometer: 8 high power LEDs (550 nm), 8 optical fibers, 8 photodiodes.
• Linearity: From 0 to 2.5 of O.D.
• Migration Chamber: Plastic block with titanium electrodes.
• Soaking and Staining-Destaining Compartments: Automated filling up to level.
• Power Supply: Up to 220V 50Hz (Voltage and Current values can be set separately).
• Size (W×H×D): 56×36×46 cm.
• Weight: 18 kg.
• Interface: USB.
• Computer: PC.

Softcare Characteristics:

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows (XP/Vista/7/8.1/10).
• User Interface: Monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
• Graph Minima Points Recognition: Automatic.

Key Features:

1. USB Port: Easy connectivity.
2. Automated Management: Manages all steps of the analytical cycle automatically.
3. Washing Procedure: Reagent tanks automatically washed before shutdown.
4. Bidirectional Connection: Facilitates data transfer between the unit and host computer.
5. Customizable Parameters: Default settings can be modified as needed.
6. Alarm System: Acoustic and visual alarms in case of malfunction.

Fully Automated Process:

1. Loading of reagents into respective tanks.
2. Processing of the strip (soaking in buffer solution and excess removal before sample application).
3. Application of samples on the membrane.
4. Electrophoretic migration.
5. Staining and destaining.
6. Densitometry (scanning the patterns and displaying graphs).
7. Storing patient data and results in the archive.
8. Printout of graphs.

Compact & Flexible:

• Compact Design: Small dimensions make it suitable for small labs.
• Flexible Operation: Supports small sample sizes without additional costs.

High Throughput:

• The system handles a full load of 1 cellulose acetate strip, analyzing 8 samples in about 30 minutes.

Complete and Reliable:

• Automated process ensures the best reproducibility of results.

Versatile:

• Performs electrophoresis for serum proteins, hemoglobins, and lipoproteins.

Patient’s Report:

• The system allows adding patient information, writing descriptions, and comments regarding the pattern. Data can be transferred bidirectionally to a host computer.

This Electrophoresis System offers a fully automated, high-throughput solution with excellent reproducibility and flexibility for a variety of laboratory needs, ensuring reliable patient reports and efficient analysis.