The advantages of the system are the result of its unique TRACE technology, a method based on the basic research for which French chemist Jean-Marie Lehn received a Nobel Prize. KRYPTOR yields maximum test performance with minimum hands-on time, and that is designed for continuous, patient-oriented operation. The homogeneous assay architecture makes washing and separating steps unnecessary and guarantees previously unachievable precision. Based on continuous, kinetic measurement, highly concentrated out-of-range assays are automatically diluted after a maximum of five minutes. Priority processing of emergency assays at any time and online technical support are additional time-saving features of the system that ensure higher productivity.
Analytical reliability
- Homogeneous assay architecture eliminates wash and separation steps.
- Superb intra- and inter-assay precision
- Timely alarm in results window for the presence of particles in the specimen
- Detection of bubbles in the specimen with mispipetting detection
Economic and organizational efficiency
- Low hands-on time with minimal operating effort
Low reagent usage with long recalibration intervals (predominantly 14-day, 1-point calibration)
Time advantage with continuous specimen loading (random access) and quick renewed availability of primary and secondary test tubes
Several hundred determinations without changing reagents, as up to 12 (BRAHMS KRYPTOR compact) or 15 (BRAHMS KRYPTOR) cooled kits are available on board
Economical use of consumables while maintaining greatest possible risk minimization
Small quantities of liquid waste
Time savings and error minimization with automatic transfer of KRYPTOR/KRYPTOR compact results to LIS and prenatal risk-calculation software
Quick measurement of emergency assays possible (STAT function)
Optimum modem connection enables quick support for user if necessary
- Intelligent dilution: fast recognition of specimens whose concentration is outside the direct-measurement range. After a maximum of five minutes, automatic dilution is immediate, which guarantees rapid and efficient availability of results, especially in high-priority requests (“emergency assays”)
Easy operation
- Windows-based software with color-coded real-time status display
- Can be viewed online in accordance with ASTM and HPRIM standards
- Bidirectional online connection to LIS and prenatal-screening risk-calculation software products
- Predominantly automated, software-controlled maintenance
