Randox RX Imola Chemistry Analyzer

400 Photometric tests per hour
240 ISE tests per hour
Process tests in any order
Stat samples are analyzed immediately
Clear and logical display layout

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The Randox RX Imola clinical chemistry analyzer offers an impressive range of time-saving, labor-saving and cost-saving features. It is capable of performing 400 photometric tests per hour and 240 ISE tests per hour. The Randox RX Imola is a true random access chemistry analyzer: tests can be processed in any order and stat samples are analyzed immediately. Dedicated software ensures the RX Imola is straightforward to operate with a clear and logical display layout.

The comprehensive range of reagents includes dedicated, liquid and one-shot reagents. The Randox RX Imola is fully supported by Randox reagents, calibrators, controls, quality control software and the RIQAS EQA programs.

Randox RX Imola Specifications

Analyzer Type

Bench-top fully automated random access clinical analyzer

Assay Type

Colorimetric, UV, endpoint, kinetic, bichromatic, monochromatic, turbidimetric, sample blanking, reagent blanking and ISE procedures

Test Channels

60 photometric channels, 3 ISE channels

Throughput

400 photometric tests per hour
240 ISE tests per hour

Software

Logical, easy-to-use Windows-XP based user interface Full quality control software for easy QC monitoring Bidirectional LIS/LIMS RS-232C interface. RX-tra is specialised interface software that sits strategically between the RX imola and the laboratory information system dedicated to managing laboratory test performance and communication to the LIMS.

Samples

72 positions for routine samples, stat samples, calibrators and controls. 20 cooled positions (10C) for onboard storage of calibrators and controls. Barcode identification of samples. Sample predilution, automatic re-assay

Stat Samples

Removal panel for continuous loading of stat and normal samples

Sample Pipette

Micropipette with liquid level sensor, crash detection, blockage detection and bubble detection. Alerts for haemolysed, icteric or lipaemic / turbid samples. Onboard control and calibrator dilution including serial dilution of calibrators

Reagents

60 refrigerated reagent positions (8 - 15C or 15C below ambient) for 20, 50 and 100 ml bottles Barcode reagent identification Inventory management monitors expiry and stability, calculates reagent volume and tests available

Reagent Pipettes

Separate reagent 1 and reagent 2 pipettes

Stirring System

Two variable-speed stirrers for optimized reagent performance

Cuvettes

90 permanent pyrex cuvettes with onboard wash station and cuvette monitoring facility Cuvette reaction temperature (37C 0.3C) maintained by direct heating system

Detection

Direct absorbance in cuvette (monochromatic or bichromatic) 12 wavelengths (340, 380, 415, 450, 510, 546, 570, 600, 660, 700, 750 and 800 nm) selected by diffraction grating

ISE Unit

Integrated direct ISE unit for sodium, potassium and chloride

Automation

Automatic wake up, priming, washes and shutdown, automatic calibration and QC, alerts for reagent shortage, expired reagent and expired calibration

Dimensions & Weight

970 mm x 690 mm x 580 mm 147 kg

Randox RX Imola Features

Instrument Operation Screens

Test selection
Run monitor screen shows the status of each sample using colour-coded sample positions
Estimated time to sampling completion and run completion
Track sample progress in detail, including real-time results display
Reagent inventory includes lot, volume remaining, tests remaining, stability and calibration validity
Full patient demographics
Automatic wake up time and sleep scheme

Parameter Screens

Set up chemistry and ISE parameters including user-defined instrument factors and units
Program open channels
Set up to 40 user-defined calculated test results
Test profile options
Define order of analysis
Perform wash programs

Calibration Screens

Calibrate chemistry and ISE parameters
View calibration curves and calibration details
Automatic calibration method selection

Quality Control Screens

Register quality controls
Set user-defined multipoint rules to display warning or error messages
View Levey-Jennings charts and quality control statistics
Compare against the target value or the running mean

System Screens

Set up host communications
Register reagents
Define up to 50 normal ranges for each parameter
User log-in
Backup parameter information
Backup data

Maintenance Screens

Monitor working hours of components
Monitor temperature conditions and detector performance
Over 100 sensor checks including compartment doors, lamp status, analyser performances and prime and wash functions
Automatic start up facility