Innovative Drugs of Abuse Screening Analyzer Launched in the US
10 Apr 2017
MedTest has announced the commercial launch of urine drugs of abuse screening reagents for the Mindray BA-800M Chemistry Analyzer for use in clinical laboratories in the United States.
The broad urine drugs of abuse screening menu available on the BA-800M meets the three challenges of large volume laboratories performing such testing: efficiency in processing a large number of samples, efficiency in reagent utilization and reduced overall operating costs. A complete chemistry testing menu is also in development for the BA-800M analyzer.
The BA-800M Chemistry Analyzer produces 800 photometric test results per hour with an overall throughput of 1200 tests per hour with ISE. The Sample Delivery Module provides a sample capacity of 440 positions, providing large volume laboratories hours of unmanned operational time. The reagent consumption design of this analyzer minimizes reagent usage per test and reduces the reagent bottle dead volume ensuring that the laboratory is efficiently utilizing the reagents and providing the lowest consumption cost per test. Advanced features of the BA- 800M Analyzer offer processing efficiencies such as continuous reagent loading, Reagent Bubble Detection, Water Quality Monitor, One-Key STAT Touch button, Probe Liquid Level and Clot Detection, and Collision Recovery which provides the laboratory with smooth operational and enhanced workflow efficiencies. A unique capability is that the BA-800M can be twinned to double the operating and throughput capacity for those labs that need to grow their testing capability.
Hanjoon Ryu, CEO of MedTest, stated: “MedTest is privileged to introduce this model, designed for the large-volume laboratory, to the US market. Adding the BA-800M to our instrument portfolio of the BS-200 and the BS-480 enhances our testing solutions across the board from small volume labs to very large volume labs. Being able to twin the BA-800M analyzer provides the laboratory with confidence that they can double their testing volume without having to adopt a new testing system and all of the corresponding validation work associated with a new system.”
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MedTestThe BA-800M analyzer is truly unique compared to other analyzers in its class. What makes it stand out? Largest Walk-Away Capacity - The BA-800M analyzer offers the Largest Number of Sample Positions: 440 on the BA-800M 580 on the BA-800M2 Most economical reagent consumption - The BA-800M analyzer has the Least Amount of Reagent Consumption - Minimum Reaction Volume is 100 µL. Scalable - Add a 2nd BA-800M system, creating a BA-800M2, to increase sample and through-put capacity to meet growing testing volumes. The BA-800M2 has 2 analytical processers and one Sample Delivery Module. Specialty Test Menu Capable - The BA-800M analyzer accommodates up to 4-reagent testing formats (example - Vitamin D assay). How does the BA-800M meet the LabORATORY’S Clinical Goals? STAT Function – Fast Lane for STAT Rack on SDM or dedicated STAT positions on sample carousel. Reflexive Testing – Programmable to minimize wait time for results. Confidence in Results – Sample Clot Detection and Reagent Bubble Detection. Specialty Test Menu Capable – Accommodates up to four reagent testing format. How does the BA-800M meet the LabORATORY’S Operational Goals? Walk-Away Capacity – Largest number of sample positions. Scalable – Add a 2nd BA-800M system to increase sample and through-put capacity. Probe Collision Protection – Auto-Recovery function minimizes operator time. How does the BA-800M meet the LabORATORY’S FINANCIAL Goals? Reagent Consumption (Tests Per Milliliter Reagent) - 18 out of 19 Drugs of Abuse reagents provide 20 test results per mL of reagent. (The Tricyclic Antidepressants Drug of Abuse reagent provides 13 test results per mL of reagent) Minimum Reaction Volume of 100 μL – Less reagents used per test = lower cost per test = more tests per kit. Special Design of Reagent Bottles – Less dead volume waste. Only available in the USA & Canada