The Sensa Core ST-200 CL Electrolyte Analyzer is a sophisticated diagnostic instrument used for measuring electrolyte levels in blood samples. Electrolytes are crucial for various bodily functions, including maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction. Accurate measurement of these electrolytes is vital in diagnosing and managing a range of medical conditions.
1. Electrolyte Measurement:
- Key Electrolytes: Measures common electrolytes such as sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), chloride (Cl-), and bicarbonate (HCO3-).
- Ion-Selective Electrodes (ISE): Utilizes ion-selective electrodes for precise measurement of electrolyte concentrations.
2. Advanced Technology:
- Electrochemical Analysis: Employs electrochemical methods to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- Calibration and Validation: Includes automatic calibration and validation to maintain accuracy over time.
3. User-Friendly Interface:
- Touchscreen Display: Features a touchscreen interface for easy operation and navigation through test protocols and results.
- Intuitive Software: Comes with software that facilitates test setup, result analysis, and data management.
4. Sample Handling:
- Sample Types: Can analyze various types of blood samples, including serum, plasma, or whole blood.
- Sample Volume: Designed to require minimal sample volume for efficient testing.
5. Data Management:
- Storage and Retrieval: Capable of storing a significant number of test results and patient data for future reference.
- Data Export: Allows for data export in formats such as PDF or CSV for integration with electronic health records (EHR) or other laboratory information systems.
6. Rapid Turnaround:
- Fast Results: Provides quick results, typically within minutes, which is essential for timely medical decision-making.
- High Throughput: Designed for efficient processing of multiple samples, suitable for high-volume laboratories.
7. Quality Control:
- Internal QC: Includes internal quality control features to ensure accurate and consistent performance.
- Maintenance Alerts: Provides alerts for routine maintenance and calibration to ensure ongoing reliability.
8. Connectivity:
- Network Integration: May offer options for connecting to laboratory networks for seamless data management and integration.
- Printer Compatibility: Often compatible with external printers for generating hard-copy reports of results.
- Clinical Diagnostics: Used in hospitals and clinics for routine testing of electrolyte levels in patients.
- Emergency Medicine: Essential in emergency settings for rapid assessment of electrolyte imbalances.
- Critical Care: Provides critical data for managing patients in intensive care units (ICUs) and other high-dependency areas.
- Accurate and Reliable: Ensures precise measurement of electrolyte levels, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Efficient: Streamlines the testing process with rapid results and high sample throughput.
- User-Friendly: Designed with intuitive controls and software to facilitate easy operation and data management.