New HORIBA MEDICAL Pentra C400

From routine to specific tests, perform them all on a single system



*55 on-board assays

*Innovative cassette format

*Integrated work station and validation station

*Touch screen

*Real-time viewing of your workflow



General Description:

Analysis Method Types:

Spectrophotometry: Colorimetry and Turbidimetry

Potentiometry: Direct (Serum or Plasma) and Indirect (Urine)

Up to 55 assays on board

Optional ISE Module (Na+, K+, Cl-)

Maximum Throughput: 420 test/h

CE Marked



Sample Handling:

Sample Capacity: 6 racks with 10 sample positions for primary tubes or cups

Continuous loading

Positive Sample Identification: Integrated Barcode Reader and Tube Presence Detector

Sample Integrity: Level, Shock and Clot Detection

Sample Collection Format: 0.7, 4, 5, 7 and 10 mL (diameter: 16mm)

Sample Specimen: Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF, Whole Blood, Homogeneous Fluids

Sample Volume: 2 to 380 µL

Automatic Sample Dilution: from 1/2 to 1/22,500

ISE: 20 µL (Indirect) or 60 µL (Direct)

Automatic Post Concentration: from x2.0 to x 10.0

Automatic Re-run



Calibrator/Control Handling:

Calibrator/Controls Positioning on Sample or Reagent Tray

Automatic Standard Dilution Series:

Dilution Factors: Main Direct 1/2 - 1/150

Dilution Factors: Main Indirect 1/2 - 1/1508



Reagent Handling:

52 Reagent positions on board:

44 in a closed refrigerated area (2-10°C)

8 at room temperature

Positive Reagent Identification:Integrated Barcode Reader

Reagent Probe : Level Detection and Preheating

Reagent Management with Cassettes: Automated Reagent On-board Stability Check plus Test Countdown with automatic back-up

Reagent Volume: from 2 to 600 µL



Reaction System:

Reaction Volume: 150 to 600 µL

Reaction Temperature: Air bath at 37°C

Photometer Reaction Cycle:12 seconds

Mixing with Teflon-coated Stirrer

Reaction Time: 1 to 100 cycles

Disposable Acrylic Cuvettes

Automatic Cuvette Changer

Cuvette Capacity: 36 segments (432 cuvettes)

7 Integrated Calculation Algorithms