Product Description
Brand BioRad
Model IH-500
Capacity 50/ Test
CAT No 001500
Application Hematology
The IH-500 System is a medium-throughput blood typing instrument designed to help you achieve immunohematology excellence. It combines functionality and design to meet the changing needs of the modern immunohematology laboratory by reducing hands-on time and providing faster time to results.
Seamless Walk-Away AutomationThe BioRad IH-500 System enables fully automated, continuous operation, minimizing human intervention during blood group serology and transfusion compatibility testing. Operators benefit from walk-away automation, customizable incubation settings, and automated cleaning prompts, boosting productivity and accuracy across busy laboratory environments.
High Throughput and Intuitive DesignWith the ability to process up to 400 tests per hour and accommodate 72 samples and 45 reagents at once, the IH-500 is built for efficiency. The touch-screen LCD display enables intuitive navigation, while barcode reading and error detection features streamline workload and minimize manual errors.
Integrated Safety and ConnectivitySafety is enhanced with automated error detection and lockable covers. Supporting RS232, USB, and Ethernet connectivity, the system easily integrates with Laboratory Information Systems and prints reports directly, enabling secure data transfer and centralized workflow control.
FAQ's of BioRad IH-500 System:
Q: How does the BioRad IH-500 System automate blood testing workflows?
A: The system automates specimen handling, reagent management, incubation, centrifugation, reading, and result processing, allowing operators to load samples and reagents, initiate runs, and let the instrument handle the rest with walk-away automation.
Q: What safety measures are included in the IH-500 System?
A: Safety measures include automated error detection, lockable covers to prevent unauthorized access during runs, and built-in prompts for cleaning and reagent loading, ensuring both user and sample protection.
Q: Where can the IH-500 System be integrated within a laboratory setting?
A: The system easily fits on standard laboratory benches and connects to LIS and printers via RS232, USB, or Ethernet, making it ideal for clinical transfusion labs seeking integrated, automated blood group serology solutions.
Q: What benefits does the IH-500 offer for high-volume testing?
A: Its high throughput of up to 400 tests per hour, along with continuous random access and large onboard capacities, allows for efficient processing of multiple samples, reducing turnaround time and operator workload.
Q: How does the IH-500 ensure sample traceability and accuracy?
A: Barcode readers for both samples and reagents ensure traceability, while integrated optical reading and error detection improve result accuracy and reduce manual transcription errors.
Q: When should the system undergo maintenance, and how is it managed?
A: Maintenance is user-friendly, as the IH-500 system provides automated prompts for cleaning and reagent loading, ensuring routine upkeep is never overlooked and guaranteeing optimal performance.