Competitor Specification List |
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Roche Elecsys 2010 |
Abbott AxSYM |
Sanofi Diagnostics Pasteur ACCESS |
Ciba Corning ACS:180 |
Diagnostics Product Corporation Immulite |
system |
size |
130 x 73 x 56 |
160 x 85 x 130 cm |
139 x 66 cm |
61 x 152 x 59 cm |
106 x 63 x 40 cm |
technology |
electro chemiluminescence |
FPIA, MEIA, ICIA |
alk. phosphatase + Lumiphos |
acridinium chemiluminescence |
alk.phosphatase + dioxethane |
random access |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
continuous access |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
operation mode |
random access |
multibatch |
multi-batch |
batch |
batch, multibatch |
LLD |
sample, reagent, system fluids |
sample, reagent |
? |
sample, reagent |
sample, reagent |
temperature control |
incubator, reagent, detection unit, system fluids |
reagent |
reagent; incubation |
incub., reagent, (sample, detec.) |
incub., reagent |
waste |
tips |
immense amount of solid waste |
low waste production |
waste container too small |
? |
bound/free seperation |
magnetic separation within measuring cell |
glass fiber matrix cell |
magnetic separation in 3 steps |
magnetic separation in cuvettes |
spinning of reaction vessel |
reagents |
ready-to-use |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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temp. equilibr. required |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
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on-board stability |
up to 8 weeks |
112 hrs continously |
28 d |
1.7 d |
30 d |
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shelf life |
6 - 12 months |
90 days |
365 d |
270 d |
30 - 180 d |