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BD Viper™ System with XTR™ Technology

System Overview

Throughput
Up to 736 CT/CG results in 8.5 hour shift

Time to First Results
3 hours 15 minutes

Amplification and Detection Technology
Strand displacement amplification with real-time amplification and detection

Contamination Prevention
Closed solid barrier amplification system

Waste Management
Solid (disposable tips) and neutralized liquid waste

Specimen Handling

Specimen Collection Type
Vaginal & endocervical swabs, urethral swabs, urine, liquid-base cytology (LBC). All collection devices utilize pierceable caps during processing

On-Board Sample Capacity
96 samples including controls per run

Patient Sample Identification Location
A membrane switch pad records the location of the tube. Capacity to read multiple barcode configurations: 2 of 5, code 39, code 128, codabar

Sample Dispensing System
6-station pipettor with liquid-level sensing

Sample Volume
800 µL

Reagent Handling

Reagent Format
Up to 96 microwells, ready-to-use reagents

BD ProbeTec™ Q^x Reagent Stability
18 months*, 6 weeks after opening at 2 - 33°C

Physical Dimensions

Height
80 in. (203cm)

Width
75 in. (191cm)

Depth
42 in. (107cm)

Weight
1,535 lb (698kg)

Optical Readers
2 optical fluorescence readers

* Expected stability, studies ongoing.