EKF launches POC hemoglobin analyzer at Medica 2014

EKF Diagnostics, the global diagnostics company, announces that it will introduce a new diagnostic test at Medica 2014, 12- 15 November, Düsseldorf, Germany. In Hall 3 on Stand C70, visitors can see EKF’s new hand-held point-of-care hemoglobin analyzer.

Alongside these new products, EKF will also be exhibiting a new version of its Hemo Control hemoglobin analyzer, the industry-leading Biosen glucose and lactate analyzer, and previewing SensPoint, a new lactate analyzer designed for use in professional medical settings.

EKF Diagnostics will also showcase the new DiaSpect Tm hemoglobin analyzer. This palm-sized point-of-care analyzer is fast, easy to use, and reliable in all climate conditions. It combines laboratory-quality performance with unmatched measurement speed and extensive battery life.

In addition to its accuracy in obtaining results, DiaSpect Tm is extremely robust since it has no moving parts. Furthermore, unlike reagent-based systems, it utilizes reagent-free micro cuvettes, which are unaffected by humidity.

These plexiglass microcuvettes also have a long shelf life of 2.5 years without refrigeration, as they can be stored from 0° to 50°C. DiaSpect Tm is portable and lightweight, at just 185g. Due to its integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it has an extremely long battery life of 40 days of continuous use or 10,000 tests.

DiaSpect Tm is factory calibrated against the HiCN reference method by ICSH and requires no recalibration or maintenance, as it undertakes an automatic self-check between every measurement. It’s ‘always on’ technology, meaning the analyzer is permanently ready.

The user collects a capillary or venous blood sample of <10 µL in the microcuvette and inserts it directly into the analyzer. Hemoglobin results are delivered in just one second and can then be downloaded to a PC via USB or Bluetooth.