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
Efficient
Software suggests sample pre-classification positive/negative and pattern for processed slides, which can then be sorted to save time. The patented sample probe with three independent needles improves slide processing speed, prevents slides from drying out, and reduces the risk of contamination.
Improved Traceability
The barcode readers ensure sample and slide traceability and eliminate time and errors associated with manually entering long patient ID numbers and AESKUSLIDES IFA slides are barcoded with all necessary information (reference, lot, etc.), including a unique serial number.
Complete automation
HELIOS processor performs all IFA process steps automatically and with its built-in camera performs high-tech autofocus algorithms so that clear pictures from the wells are stored according to user-specified positions. The mounting medium dispenses to complete processing.
Small Footprint
Maximize lab space with the compact HELIOS system for slide processing and reading in one system with no darkroom required.
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 |