Satisfaction by design
Every aspect of the ADVIA Centaur is designed to deliver productivity, reliability, speed and value - all in a system that’s easy to use and easy to grow. |
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1. Sample queue |
• | Clot detection and clot management | • | Automatic dilutions | • | Automatic cascade reflex testing | • | Automatic repeat testing | | |
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2. STAT testing port |
• | Available any time without interrupting workflow | | |
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3. Disposable sample pipette tips and cuvettes |
• | Eliminate potential for sample carryover | • | Add supplies at any time | | |
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4. Reagents |
• | Up to 30 immunoassays refrigerated on-board | • | Up to 140 specific IgEs refrigerated on-board | • | Add or remove assays at any time | | |
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5. Ancillary port |
• | Up to 15 ancillary reagents refrigerated on-board | • | Ancillary reagents can be added or removed at any time | | |
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6. Bulk reagents |
• | Replace at any time | | |
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7. Waste and water |
• | Add or replace at any time | | |
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8. Icon-driven user interface |
• | Intuitive software relies on dual Sun Microsystems SPARC® II processors | | |
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Designed for multiple assay formats
Bidirectional 115-position processing ring even handles forward sandwich assay probes.
Optimized assay performance and productivity
All reagent probes and wash probes move independently, speeding operations.
No potential for sample carryover
Disposable sample pipettes minimize potential for cross-contamination.
Automation ready
Samples directly from track for laboratory automation through ADVIA® WorkCell System.
Universal rack option |
| | • | Uses same rack as ADVIA® 1650 Chemistry System(2) | • | Provides unprecedented convenience and flexibility | • | Streamlines the testing process | • | Removes the need to manually transfer test tubes from Hitachi racks to ADVIA Centaur racks | • | Makes testing even more efficient and economical on or off an automation track | | |
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Optimal productivity
The ADVIA Centaur is the first random-access immunoassay system to deliver the answers you need, when you need them, day or night. The highest-throughput system available today, ADVIA Centaur offers an extensive menu of complete assay groups. Unparalleled performance. And the versatility to meet your needs now and in the future.
Effective hourly throughput(5) |
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ADVIA Centaur is the highest-throughput system available today, outperforming some competitors by up to four times.
Total processing time (in minutes)(5) |
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ADVIA Centaur’s streamlined operations dramatically reduce total processing time as compared with other immunoassay systems.
Relative productivity index(4,5) |
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ADVIA Centaur demonstrates the highest throughput per hands-on labor hour of any immunoassay system available today.
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