Product Description
| Brand | Siemens |
| Sample Type | Whole Blood |
| Test Type | Blood Gas |
| CAT No | epoc Reader |
The epoc system is a handheld, wireless solution to enable comprehensive blood analysis testing at the patients side on a single room temperature test card, with results in less than a minute.
Rapid, Reliable Results Wherever NeededThe Siemens epoc Blood Analysis System is tailor-made for clinical settings that demand immediate and accurate blood analysis. Its handheld, wireless design allows healthcare professionals to conduct bedside testing in hospitals, clinics, and emergency care environments, enabling swift decision-making for critical cases. With an intuitive touchscreen interface and automated quality controls, users can trust the reliability and precision of every test, anytime and anywhere within the recommended operating conditions.
Streamlined Workflow and ConnectivityEmpowering clinicians, the epoc system features wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and easy USB data transfer. Results are securely stored in its internal memory, capable of holding up to 10,000 patient analyses. The integrated barcode reader and guided user interface simplify the workflow, ensuring multi-user support and compliance with modern quality and safety standards. Its smart card-based detection ensures consistent and traceable results, supporting efficient point-of-care testing.
FAQ's of Siemens epoc Blood Analysis System:
Q: How does the Siemens epoc Blood Analysis System ensure accurate results every time?
A: The system employs on-board, automatic quality control with every test using smart card-based electrochemical and optical detection. This integrated quality management process ensures results are consistently accurate, with a typical accuracy of 2% for most analytes.
Q: What types of blood samples are compatible with this blood analysis system?
A: The Siemens epoc device is compatible with arterial, venous, and capillary whole blood samples, allowing flexibility in various clinical and emergency care scenarios.
Q: When and where can the epoc Blood Analysis System be used most effectively?
A: Due to its portability and robust design, the device is ideal for use at the bedside in hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments. Its rapid analysis makes it particularly valuable for immediate patient assessment in critical situations.
Q: What is the sample volume required for a single test?
A: Only 90 L of whole blood is needed per test, supporting efficient analysis with minimal sample collection-especially beneficial for pediatric or critically ill patients.
Q: How are test results stored and transferred from the device?
A: The epoc system has internal memory that can store up to 10,000 patient results. For data transfer, it supports both Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and USB, enabling seamless integration with electronic medical records.
Q: What is the process of using the epoc Blood Analysis System for blood testing?
A: Operation is fully automated: users apply a drop of whole blood onto the designated smart card, insert it into the reader, and follow the guided workflow on the touchscreen. Results are delivered in less than a minute, with on-board QC performed for each test.
Q: What are the main benefits of using the Siemens epoc Blood Analysis System?
A: Key benefits include wireless operation, immediate bedside results, minimal sample volume requirements, automated QC management for reliability, multi-user support, and easy data transfer and storage, all of which facilitate faster and more informed clinical decisions.