Atellica DCA Analyzer

Description

Building upon one of the industry’s most trusted technologies for diabetes testing, Atellica® DCA Analyzer† puts fast, quality HbA1c and ACR results right at your fingertips. Experience the performance and precision you need to improve outcomes. Designed with the speed, standardization, and personalization you want to boost efficiencies and meet growing demand.

Technical Details
System Description

Point-of-care immunoassay analyzer
Quantitative Tests
Hemoglobin A1c (whole blood)
4.0–14% (20–130 mmol/mol)
ACR (urine)
Albumin: 5–300 mg/L
Creatinine: 15–500 mg/dL (1.3–44.2 mmol/L)
Albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR): 1–2000 mg/g (0.1–230.8 mg/mmol)

Test Format
Self-contained immunoassay cartridges
Test Measurement
Automatic optical transmission
Test Results Units

Measured Parameters
HbA1c: %HbA1c (NGSP/DCCT) and mmol/mol (IFCC)
Albumin: mg/dL
Creatinine: mg/dL or mmol/L

Calculated Parameters
ACR: mg/g or mg/mmol

Test Method
HbA1c: monoclonal antibody agglutination reaction
Albumin: monoclonal antibody agglutination reaction
Creatinine: Benedict Behre chemical reaction

Time to Results
HbA1c: 5 minutes
ACR: 7 minutes

Sample Volume
HbA1c: 1 µL whole blood; capillary or venous (K2 EDTA, Li heparin, Na citrate)
ACR: 40 µL urine
Sample Prep
No pretreatment or pipetting required
Sample ID, Operator ID Entry
Optional, via touchscreen or built-in bar-code scanner
HbA1c Blood Sample Hold Time
4 minutes