UltraCrit™ Hematocrit Device
The UltraCrit™ Hematocrit Device is a CLIA waived hematocrit device, high accuracy hematocrit measurement for blood donor screening
EKF Diagnostics UltraCrit™Hematocri device is a point-of-care hematocrit device delivering highly accurate measurements for blood donor screening.
UltraCrit™Hematocrit Device is a unique technology, developed in the USA. It is the first and only hematocrit/hemoglobin device to use ultrasound methodology. Using the highly accurate ultrasound method means blood banks can be confident that they will minimize the number of false deferrals and false accepts.
UltraCrit™Hematocrit Device cuvettes use a 40 μl blood sample which is then inserted into the device. Results are displayed within 30 seconds.
Innovative cuvettes
- 40 µl sample size from capillary or venous sample
- Cuvettes contain no chemicals, have 15 month shelf life, and are not affected by humidity
- Operating ambient temperature 50 – 104˚F
- Storage temperature 32˚F – 86˚F
Accurate and reliable
- Ultrasound technology for high accuracy results
- Imprecision CV: <0.8% CV at 41% Hct
- Results within 30 seconds
- Two year warranty
Ordering Information
| Description | Reference Number | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| UltraCrit™ Device | 100-200SB | 1 Each |
| Description | Reference Number | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| UltraCrit Cuvettes | 270-111SB | 1 Canister of 50 |
| UltraCrit Control Cuvettes (QC) | 270-112SB | 1 Canister of 50 |
| UltraCheck Reference Controls – Low | 300-116SB | 60 x 0.6 mL Snap Vials |
| UltraCheck Reference Controls – Normal | 300-117SB | 60 x 0.6 mL Snap Vials |
| UltraCheck Reference Controls – High | 300-118SB | 60 x 0.6 mL Snap Vials |
| Description | Reference Number | Pack Qty |
|---|---|---|
| UltraCrit™ Cleaning Tools | 320-113SB | Pack of 50 |
| Hard-Side Carrying Case (Holds 4 x Devices) | 320-106SB | 1 Each |
| Soft-Side Carrying Case (Holds 1 x Device) | 320-107SB | 1 Each |
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Key Features
Specifications
Methodology – Ultrasound
Sample Type – Capillary or venous blood
Sample Size – 40 μl
Accuracy – < 0.4 % Hct
Linearity – 10.3 – 72.0 % Hct
Imprecision CV – <0.8 % CV at 41 Hct
Device pack includes
Device, user manual, USB power module and USB cable.
Frequently asked questions
The device recognizes when a cuvette is not properly filled, resulting in an error message, not a false reading.
Cuvette Specifications are as follows:
- Contain no chemicals
- 15-month shelf life (expiration date always falls on the last day of the month)
- Opening the container does not change the expiration date
- Validation of cuvettes not required
- Operating temperature: 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F)
- Storage temperature: 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F)
- Not affected by humidity
- Cuvette does not need to be filled in one continuous motion
An internal diagnostic test automatically runs each time UltraCrit™Hematocrit Analyzer is turned on. If liquid controls are required, UltraChek controls are non-biohazardous, non toxic, and require no refrigeration. The easy to use single-use vials are available in low, normal and high levels