Description

Bio-Rad D-10 HbA1c Analyzer: Precision & Efficiency in Diabetes Monitoring

Overview

The Bio-Rad D-10 HbA1c Analyzer stands as a benchmark in diabetes diagnostics, delivering highly accurate and reliable HbA1c results for the monitoring and management of diabetes. Leveraging gold-standard High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) technology, the D-10 provides a fully automated, user-friendly solution designed to enhance laboratory workflow and ensure superior patient care. Ideal for medium to high-volume clinical laboratories, hospitals, and specialized diabetes centers, this analyzer combines speed, precision, and ease of use to meet the demands of modern diagnostics.

Key Features & Benefits

Uncompromised Accuracy with HPLC Technology

• Gold Standard Methodology: Utilizes ion-exchange High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), recognized as the gold standard for HbA1c measurement. This ensures direct, specific, and interference-free detection of HbA1c.
• NGSP Certified & IFCC Standardized: Delivers results traceable to the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP) and standardized to the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC), guaranteeing consistency and comparability of results worldwide.
• Direct HbA1c Measurement: Provides direct measurement of stable HbA1c, eliminating interference from labile A1c, carbamylated hemoglobin, and common hemoglobin variants (e.g., HbS, HbC, HbE, HbD traits), ensuring confident diagnosis and monitoring.

Optimized Workflow & Efficiency

• Fully Automated Sample Handling: Offers walk-away operation with an integrated auto-sampler that can load up to 10 primary sample tubes. A dedicated STAT port allows for immediate processing of urgent samples.
• Rapid Throughput: Delivers fast and efficient results, with typical run times of approximately 2.5 minutes per sample for HbA1c mode (depending on the program), allowing laboratories to handle high volumes.
• Closed Tube Sampling: Enhances laboratory safety by performing sample aspiration directly from capped primary tubes, minimizing operator exposure to bloodborne pathogens and reducing sample evaporation or contamination.
• Intuitive Touchscreen Interface: Features a large, user-friendly color touchscreen display for easy navigation, setup, and result review, simplifying operation for all lab personnel.

Reliability & Robustness

• Minimal Maintenance: Engineered for robustness and reliability, requiring minimal daily maintenance, which translates to reduced downtime and lower operational costs.
• On-Board Reagent & Calibrator Stability: Reagents and calibrators are stable on the instrument for extended periods, reducing waste and hands-on time. Barcoded reagents ensure correct placement and expiration tracking.
• Comprehensive Quality Control: Includes internal quality control (QC) features and supports external QC programs, allowing for robust monitoring of assay performance and compliance with laboratory regulations.

Data Management & Connectivity

• LIS Connectivity: Seamlessly integrates with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) via bi-directional communication, enabling automated transfer of patient demographics and results, minimizing manual data entry errors.
• On-Board Data Storage: Stores a significant volume of patient results, QC data, and calibration information for easy retrieval and historical review.
• USB Port: Allows for convenient data export, software updates, and backup.

Versatility & Expandability (Optional)

• Dual Program Functionality: The D-10 can be configured to run either a fast HbA1c program or a comprehensive HbA1c/HbA2/F program (with an optional kit), offering versatility for detecting hemoglobin variants and thalassemia traits in addition to HbA1c.

Technical Specifications

• Methodology: Ion-Exchange High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Analytes: HbA1c (Standard); HbA1c/HbA2/F (Optional program/kit)
• Measurement Range: Typically 3-18% HbA1c
• Sample Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
• Sample Volume: ~10 µL per test
• Throughput:
  • HbA1c Fast Mode: ~2.5 minutes/sample (~24 tests/hour)
  • HbA1c Standard Mode: ~3.5 minutes/sample
  • HbA1c/HbA2/F Mode: ~6.5 minutes/sample
• Sample Capacity: 10 primary tubes (rack) + 1 STAT position
• Calibration: Automated, traceable
• Quality Control: Onboard QC analysis, Westgard rules
• User Interface: Color Touchscreen LCD
• Data Storage: Internal memory for patient results, QC, and calibration data
• Connectivity: Bi-directional LIS interface (RS232), USB port
• Dimensions (W x D x H): ~60 cm x 55 cm x 50 cm (23.5 in x 21.5 in x 19.5 in)
• Weight: ~50 kg (110 lbs)
• Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Ideal For

• Hospital Laboratories: For routine and urgent HbA1c testing.
• Reference Laboratories: Handling high volumes of diabetes monitoring samples.
• Specialized Diabetes Clinics: Requiring precise and rapid results for patient management.
• Research Institutions: Studying diabetes and hemoglobinopathies.

Why Choose the Bio-Rad D-10 HbA1c Analyzer?

The Bio-Rad D-10 HbA1c Analyzer represents a smart investment for any laboratory committed to delivering exceptional diabetes care. Its proven HPLC technology, combined with robust automation and a user-friendly design, ensures accurate, efficient, and reliable HbA1c results. Trust in Bio-Rad's legacy of diagnostic excellence to elevate your laboratory's capabilities and contribute to better patient outcomes.

Contact us today to learn more about the Bio-Rad D-10 HbA1c Analyzer and request a personalized demonstration or quote!