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
