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™ Qx 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.
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United States
