Automated Sample Preparation System LabFLEX3500

Hitachi has successfully made high-precision Aliquot (CV1.0%, or less, absolute amount within ±3%), one of its highly proud Aliquot technologies, into high speed operation.
By adopting 3-nozzle variable-pitch Aliquot mechanism, it has high processing performance of more than 500 primary tubes/hour^※ even for 1:2 Aliquot.
It provides enough processing power during peak hours of high sample demand and leads to shorter turn around time(TAT) of test result reporting.
※ When a system is configured with Secondary tube Preparation and Transfer module (High-speed type)

Hitachi has realized automated secondary tube supply by built-in tube feeder. It supports simultaneous use of up to 4 tube types from commercially available tubes and allows tube selection for use depending on test items.
In addition, it is equipped with automatic Barcode label checker so that a label can be reissued in case of erroneously printed, illegible or incorrectly placed labels, to avoid errors in the test process and achieve higher reliability.

When Aliquot errors such as insufficient sample volume and fibrin detection are encountered, the primary and secondary tube can be automatically transferred to a dedicated area without interrupting the ongoing processing.
Because the primary and secondary tubes are bundled as a set, there is no need for searching samples, so that the subsequent recovery is processed more efficiently.

Touch-panel-based system assists operators with easy operation.
The operation is further improved, for example, now that the alarm can be released from the front switch touch panel of each module.

All the operations, such as supply and removal of samples, supply and disposal of consumables, are accessible from the front.
The front protective hood also provides high visibility to inside of the instruments, so the status of sample processing can be easily verified with comfort by users during operation. By opening the protective hood, sample extraction, alarm releasing and equipment cleaning can be easily done.

A variety of systems can be configured by combining functional modules, to suit the needs of different sizes, operational methods and various other requirements of facilities.
In addition, by combining units such as transport and turn units, a transport system can be configured to fit the layout and conditions of the facility.