Traditional ESR test methods –manual and semi-automated – require graduated pipettes, special cuvettes, duplicate sample tubes, or sample transfer disposables that significantly increase the cost of ESR testing and generate contaminated waste. The iSED® samples directly from standard EDTA purple top tubes, so there is no requirement for anything other than the primary EDTA sample tube.

To increase safety, productivity, and reduce expenses, the iSED® uses closed-container sampling technology.

The iSED® requires just 100uL of sample for testing and a minimum of 500uL of whole blood in an EDTA primary tube to avoid QNS errors, which makes the iSED® perfect for pediatric and geriatric patients. This eliminates the need to draw two EDTA tubes or a special ESR tube. The iSED® is also compatible with BD Microtainer® MAP Microtubes.

Standard Westergren and modified Westegren Methods are labor intensive and require 15-60 minutes to produce a result. The iSED® requires nothing more than inserting an EDTA Primary Sample tube in the sample entry port. The iSED® has a maximum throughput of 180 tests per hour.

The iSED® automatically ejects tubes into the output bin so that they can be moved directly from the iSED® to the next testing station.

Unlike external barcode scanners, the iSED’s internal barcode reader and discrete sample entry port assure all samples are correctly identified and tracked. This is ideal for positively identifying patient results printed via the internal printer or through connecting with any LIS system.

Automatic Tube Eject separates the iSED® from all other ESR analyzers. Along with iSED’s® speed, tube ejection allows continuous-feed operation, which eliminates traditional workflow batching at the ESR workstation. With the iSED®, ESR samples move as efficiently through the laboratory as with any other fully automated workstation.

ALCOR Scientific takes quality control to the next level with pre-barcoded, bi-level Seditrol® human-based controls that are stored ambient and ready for use anytime 24/7. Customers can utilize ALCOR’s free web-based Quality Assurance program to track results and view peer data. Seditrol® is used in the same manner as the patient sample, has 18-month shelf life from date of manufacture, and has 60-day open vial stability.