Hitachi OPTIGEN AP3600, User Manual

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Introduction and System
Introduction and System Description
OPTIGEN
®
Assay and AP3600 System
The AP3600 system is designed for easy and efficient in vitro allergy testing using only a small amount of patient sera to measure a
patient’s sensitivity to specific allergens or allergen mixes. It is fully automated and requires only the initial setup performed by the
laboratory technician: prepare the patient sera, load the sera into the AP3600 system, and load the required Pette test chambers
(Pettes). Each Pette contains up to 36 different allergens which are tested simultaneously. Various geographically and categorically-
specific Pettes are available. The entire procedure takes less than six hours to run 50 Pette test chambers. The results can then be
reported to the physician for consideration and treatment options.
FIGURE 2-1. AP3600 System
Features
Fully Automated
• Easy to use
• Results can be printed or downloaded directly from the AP3600 instrument
• Internal Controller to self-check instrument performance
• Bi-directional communication with LIS capable of supporting HL7
• Sample and result tracking handled by the AP3600 Data Management System (DMS)
Low Maintenance
• Tubing, o-rings, and syringes changed once a year, if necessary
• Disposable transfer tips, sample cups, Pettes, and Pette tips