Clinical diagnostics
HELIOS Automated System for IFA
An all-in-one system that provides automation for the entire immunofluorescence process from start to finish, including slide processing, reading, sample pre-classification (positive, negative, and pattern) and estimated end-point titer.
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HELIOS Automated System for IFA
Increase productivity with a fully integrated, high-throughput system while ensuring laboratory accreditation compliance with a sample and slide barcode reader that traces the entire process. Reduce hands-on time and improve standardization through a completely automated IFA process with this compact all-in-one system.
Main benefits
HELIOS: All-in-one IFA processor and reader
Watch and discover how the HELIOS system combines reliable hardware, intuitive software and quality reagents to tranform the autoimmune testing workspace.
Product Detail
Slide capacity
- Specification
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Up to 20 slides
Sample capacity
- Specification
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Up to 190 bar coded samples
Sample tubes
- Specification
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- Height: 50-100 mm (1.97-3.94 in)
- Diameter: 12-16 mm (0.47-0.63 in)
Sample microtubes
- Specification
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Yes
Sample barcode reader
- Specification
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Yes
Minimum sample volume
- Specification
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50 ul
Minimum pipetting volume
- Specification
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1 ul
Image capture
- Specification
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Validated 3 images/well (1-10 images)
Integrated LED microscope (Nikon-based optics)
- Specification
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Yes
Positive and negative discrimination
- Specification
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Yes (ANA, ANCA, dsDNA)
Pattern preclassification
- Specification
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Up to 7 patterns (for Hep-2)
Integrated pattern database
- Specification
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Yes
Slide barcode reader
- Specification
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Yes
Full slide traceability
- Specification
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Yes
Titer estimation
- Specification
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Yes
Sample dilutions
- Specification
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1:20480
Manual step between processing and reading
- Specification
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No
Manual mounting media dispensing needed
- Specification
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No
Number of substrates in the run
- Specification
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Up to 4
Dimensions
(W*D*H)
- Specification
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65 * 75 * 57 cm (25.6 * 29.6 * 22.5 in)
Weight
- Specification
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33 kg (73 lb)
Voltage
- Specification
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100-240 V
Frequency
- Specification
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50/60 Hz
Power
- Specification
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75 W
Operational temperature
- Specification
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20-35 °C
| Product Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
|
Slide capacity |
Up to 20 slides |
|
Sample capacity |
Up to 190 bar coded samples |
|
Sample tubes |
|
|
Sample microtubes |
Yes |
|
Sample barcode reader |
Yes |
|
Minimum sample volume |
50 ul |
|
Minimum pipetting volume |
1 ul |
|
Image capture |
Validated 3 images/well (1-10 images) |
|
Integrated LED microscope (Nikon-based optics) |
Yes |
|
Positive and negative discrimination |
Yes (ANA, ANCA, dsDNA) |
|
Pattern preclassification |
Up to 7 patterns (for Hep-2) |
|
Integrated pattern database |
Yes |
|
Slide barcode reader |
Yes |
|
Full slide traceability |
Yes |
|
Titer estimation |
Yes |
|
Sample dilutions |
1:20480 |
|
Manual step between processing and reading |
No |
|
Manual mounting media dispensing needed |
No |
|
Number of substrates in the run |
Up to 4 |
|
Dimensions (W*D*H) |
65 * 75 * 57 cm (25.6 * 29.6 * 22.5 in) |
|
Weight |
33 kg (73 lb) |
|
Voltage |
100-240 V |
|
Frequency |
50/60 Hz |
|
Power |
75 W |
|
Operational temperature |
20-35 °C |