European launch of EKF’s new clinical chemistry analyzer at Medica 2015

Cardiff, UK – 10th November 2015 – EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it will launch the Altair™ 240 clinical chemistry analyzer to the European market at Medica 2015, Düsseldorf, 16-19th November. This new analyzer has been launched to fulfill an international requirement for a fully automated bench-top platform that is cost-effective, easy to learn, operate and maintain.

In addition to seeing live demonstrations of the new Altair™ 240, visitors to EKF’s stand (C70, Hall 3) at Medica 2015 can view the latest additions to its range of Stanbio liquid-stable, LiquiColor® and Liqui-UV® clinical chemistry reagents. Alongside these products for the central laboratory, EKF will also exhibit its full range of point-of-care analyzers.

Compact, reliable and random access, the new Altair™ 240 is supported by a broad range of bar-coded, liquid stable, ready-to-use Stanbio Chemistry reagents for routine and special chemistries. With positions for 43 reagents, the ability to configure open channels for esoteric testing, as well as STAT interruption permitted, the Altair 240 provides a flexible and comprehensive solution. This means it can be used as either a main or back-up analyzer, improving productivity in both the hospital and physician’s office laboratory environments.

Incorporating LIS bi-directional connectivity and running on intuitive Windows®-based software, learning and operating the analyzer is quick and easy. Furthermore, the Altair™ 240 automatically reads and manages barcoded reagent bottles and sample tubes. The system’s automated performance also enables auto-rerun and auto-dilution of samples.

The new analyzer is highly efficient since it can run up to 400 tests per hour with an optional ISE module. Dual reagent probes translate to higher throughput and faster patient turn-around times. Operating cost efficiencies are also realized through an integrated cuvette washing station, enabling the reuse of cuvettes; as well as continual 24-hour on-board cooling, which ensures most reagents have a 30-day on board stability to minimize waste.