Alcor miniiSED ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

miniiSED VSG measurement of ESR is fast, accurate, and unaffected by the many variables known to be associated with traditional methodologies, such as hematocrit. The miniiSED is the ideal ESR analyzer for emergency rooms, POLs, and small hospital laboratories.

The single position, fully automated ESR analyzer works directly from primary EDTA tubes or BD Microtainer MAP Microtubes, requires 100 µL of sample and is equipped with an internal barcode reader. It produces a result in less than 15 seconds.

The Alcor miniiSED ESR is a fast, efficient, and cost-effective method for performing erythrocyte sedimentation rates within our laboratory. The miniiSED produces results within seconds! The techs love the ease of use, the reliability, and reproducibility of the values that it produces! Also, the Alcor miniiSED is cheaper than our old methodology for this test. Use of the Alcor miniiSED ESR is a “Win, Win” for labs, physicians, and patients alike!”

miniiSED ESR Features

• This single position, fully automated ESR analyzer works directly from primary EDTA tubes or BD Microtainer® MAP Microtubes, requires 100 microliters of sample, has an internal barcode reader, and produces stat results in 15 seconds
• The miniiSED™ measurement of ESR is fast, accurate and unaffected by variables associated with traditional methodologies, such as hematocrit
• Pediatric sample volume
• High correlation to Westergren method
• Easily interfaces to LIS

Benefits

• STAT results in 15 seconds:
  Simply insert the primary EDTA sample tube in the sample entry port and walk away. This ESR analyzer will have results ready for you in 15 seconds instead of 15-60 minutes as when using traditional methods of ESR testing. The miniiSED® has a maximum throughput of 180 tests per hour.
• Fully automated from primary EDTA tubes:
  No more graduated pipettes, special cuvettes, duplicate sample tubes, or sample transfer disposables! No longer generating contaminated waste, miniiSED® offers a decreased cost of ESR testing. In addition using closed-container sampling technology there is no staff exposure to patient sample
• 100µL sample volume:
  The miniiSED® requires a sample volume of only 100 microliters of whole blood! There is no need to waste time drawing two EDTA tubes or a designated disposable tube. The small sample volume makes the miniiSED® the perfect analyzer for pediatric and geriatric patients. Compatible with BD Microtainer® MAP Microtubes.
• Positive patient identification via internal barcode reader:
  The miniiSED’s internal barcode reader assures all samples are correctly identified and tracked. The analyzer easily interfaces to LIS systems.
• Compact size :
  The miniiSED® saves you space on the lab bench or in the office. In fact the analyzer takes up about as much room as your office phone.

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate is a clinical laboratory test that measures and analyzes red blood cells as an indicator of inflammation, as well as to the patient’s response to medications, such as chemotherapy or steroids.

The miniiSED is the newest addition to the ALCOR family of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate analyzers from ALCOR Scientific. This single position, fully automated ESR analyzer works directly from primary EDTA tubes or BD Microtainer® MAP Microtubes, requires 100 microliters of sample, has an internal barcode reader, and produces stat results in 15 seconds!

This compact fully-automated ESR analyzer utilizes photometric reading to quantify the Rouleaux formation, which is the earliest and most critical phase of sedimentation. miniiSED’s micro-flow cell captures the critical kinetics of RBC in a highly controlled testing environment to produce ESR results in 15 seconds. The analyzers results are unaffected by the variables commonly associated with traditional ESR testing methods. Some of these variables include hematocrit, MCV and temperature.