Single Point of Entry   

• Manages sample tubes from entry into the laboratory until archiving   
• Re-sorts samples for pending test routing or for storage, when samples have volume remaining   
• Sorts stats to separate locations   
• Up to 24 dynamically-configurable rack locations for unparalleled sorting flexibility   
• Unloads/loads instrument-specific racks   

Sample Loading   

• Easy-loading drawer offers convenient and continuous access to racks for loading samples, while robotic handlers safely and efficiently process samples through the AutoMate   
• Dedicated stat input area enables priority processing for rapid test turnaround time   
• Processes tube sizes from 10.5-17 mm in diameter; 70-110 mm in height (with cap)   
• Processes pediatric tubes (using adapter)   
• Recognizes most standard bar codes in compliance with the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly known as NCCLS)   

Sample Receipt   

• Sample bar-code reader ensures positive patient sample identification and notifies the Laboratory Information System (LIS) of sample receipt   
• Automated measurement of sample diameter and height ensures proper sorting and aliquotting   

Tube Inspection Unit (TIU) Cap Color Recognition   

• Unique 2-D or 3-D cap color analysis validates sample type against test ordered for error prevention   
• Detection of newest generation of coded caps    Volume Determination   
• Automated measurement of each sample's volume prior to dispensing into aliquot tube or for storage   
• Automated measurement of plasma or serum volume ascertains whether all aliquots can be created   

Decapping   

• Up to 2 decappers, designed for maximum efficiency and lab safety, to minimize exposure to biohazardous aerosols   
• Compatible with rubber stoppers, plastic and screw-style caps   
• "Smart" decapping: caps are selectively removed for closed-tube sampling, based upon analyzer   
• Caps are automatically dispensed into internal biohazard container   

Aliquotting   

• Processes up to 600 total samples per hour, including 300 primary and 300 secondary tubes   
• Creates up to 7 aliquots per primary tube   
• Conductive tips with graphite fraction mean accurate measurement of filling level   
• "Intelligent" aliquotting transfers the proper volume for samples with single or multiple tests   
• Computerized prioritization of aliquots ensures most critical samples are created first, if sample volume is minimal   
• Detects clots and routes samples for manual processing   

Sorting to Sample Racks   

• "Open" system architecture sorts to generic 50-tube racks or analyzer racks, accommodating transfers to instruments, other lab sections or send-out test requirements   
• 1,200-sample capacity and up to 24 generic racks, which can be subdivided to create up to 150 sorting locations   
• Drawers are freely definable and dynamically configurable; can use the standard 50 position rack or instrument specific racks   

Re-Sorting to Sample Racks   

• Allows re-sorting of samples from personality racks after analysis for routing to next analyzer or sample storage; sample routing determined by duration, temperature or user-defined destination   

Recapper   

• Can process up to 1,200 tubes per hour   
• Can handle standard tube sizes   
• Prevents sample evaporation using cost efficient Parafilm   

Simple to Use   

• Intuitive user interface   
• Customizable sorting rules   

Trouble-Free Maintenance   

• Load secondary 13 x 75 mm tubes in bulk   
• Replace bar-code label stock for aliquot tubes via easily accessible slide-out bin; user can define contents of the secondary-tube label*   
• Integrated storage space for consumables   

Easy to Install   

• Small footprint enables easy installation and requires minimal lab reconfiguration   
• Allows "dynamic" rack configuration to accommodate workload changes   
• LIS interface   
• Accepts multiple tube sizes and styles as well as multiple bar-code symbologies