The MINICAP FLEX PIERCING instrument offers flexibility for small to medium size laboratories. The fully automated instrument meets the needs of the laboratory while providing clear-cut and precise separations utilizing the capillary electrophoresis technology. This multi-parameter instrument offers a comprehensive menu on serum and whole blood for Protein, Immunotyping, HbA1c, Hemoglobin and CDT (Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin) testing. For whole blood testing, the capped tubes are gently inverted to ensure adequate mixing of the samples providing accurate results. The instrument provides complete walk-away automation reducing overall labor requirements.

• Fully Automated Multi –parameter Instrument for small to medium-sized laboratories
• Large Test Menu 
• Two capillaries,  two simultaneous sample migrations
• Positive ID : Full Traceability from the primary tube to final results.
• Reagents Traceability
• Small footprint instrument
• Clear separation of all fractions of Hb variants
• No interferences from common interferences : Liable HbA1c (LA1c), Carbamylated Hemoglobin (cHb), Fetal Hemoglobin (HbF), Hemoglobin Disorders & Anemia.
• Disposable reagents cups
• Full traceability of the results.
• Visualization of the profiles by color codes.
• Sample mixing prior to analysis
• NGSP & IFCC approved method for HbA1c
• Bi-directional and network capabilities

• No Manual intervention. 
• Sample type: Serum & Whole Blood capped tube.
• A simple and robust instrument
• Continuous Sample loading maximizes productivity and reduces biohazard Handling
• Significantly reduces errors with true positive sample identification from primary tubes.
• Clear-cut & Precise separation 
• Bar-coded reagents and controls avoid the chances of errors
• Easy maintenance

More accurate interpretations : Accurate Hb A2 can be obtained in the presence of common Hb E, D, S or G.

• Unlimited data storage
• Excellent resolution and reproducibility : sample-to-sample, cap-to-cap, run-to-run.
• Intuitive and user friendly interface

Autonomy

• Continuous sample loading
• Tube capacity
• Proteins: 28 samples
• HbA1c, Hb or CDT: 26 samples

TEST MENU

• PROTEIN(E) 6
• IMMUNOTYPING 6
• CDT
• Hb A1c
• HEMOGLOBIN(E

Throughput 

• Proteins: 20 tests/h
• HbA1c or Hb: 8 tests/h
• CDT: 10 tests/h

Sample types

• Serum
• Whole blood (capped tubes)

Positive ID & Reagents Traceability

• Barcoded carousel and tubes
• High resolution built-in barcode reader
• Positive sample identification
• Full traceability from primary tube to final result
• Barcoded reagents and controls

Sampling mode

• Full automation with continuous loading
• Direct sampling from primary tubes
• Sampling from open and capped tubes (cap piercing)
• Efficient mixing system with multiple sample inversions

Capillaries

• 2 silica capillaries for 2 simultaneous migrations
• Migrations performed in capillaries at accurate temperature controlled by a Sebia proprietary Peltier based regulation device

Software:

Operated by Phoresis CORE