Echo Galileo
Customer:
Immucor
Created:
5/2007
Process:
Photographic
For over 25 years, Immucor has been singularly focused on pre-transfusion diagnostics.
Our Scalable Solutions suite of products includes manual and fully automated solutions for all size laboratories.
We understand that even the smallest laboratory has a critical need for speed, accuracy and flexibility.
That’s why Immucor has developed Galileo Echo —a revolutionary third generation analyzer that delivers the benefits of a top-of-the-line instrument for smaller laboratories.
Features
Bench-top analyzer with small footprint
Fully Automated
True Continuous Access
STAT Priority
Fast TAT
Real Time Test Results
Reflex Testing
Bi-Directional Interface
Superior QC and Process Controls
Intuitive User Interface
Modules
Linear Racks with LED user interface
20 samples, 4 racks with 5 samples each
16 reagents, 4 racks with 4 reagents each
32 microstrips, 4 racks with 8 microstrips each
Steel, teflon-coated probe with wash station
Forced air incubator
Continuous flow washer
Microstrip centrifuge
Image Analysis reader
Fluidics module for PBS and waste container
Color, touchscreen monitor
Windows operating software with DVD archive
Broad Test Menu
ABO/Rh Typing
Antibody Screen (3-cell)
Weak D
Antibody Identification (3 panels)
Donor Retypes
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)
Phenotype (C,c,E,e,K)
IgG Crossmatch
Technology
Microstrips Feature 2D Bar Code
Strip ID, lot number, expiration date, serial #
Capture Solid Phase Technology
IgG specific technology
Antigens pre-coated on test wells
Excellent Sensitivity and Specificity
3-Cell screen with built-in positive control
Three Antibody Identification panels
Weak D, DAT, Crossmatch
Hemagglutination
Blood typing
Phenotyping
Quality Control
Secure
Analyzer and assay process is controlled by
hardware and software checks during
initialization and sample processing
Seamless
Multi-layered controls: reagent control and test control
WBcorQC for daily QC
Set of 4 whole blood samples to verify the condition of the reagents and test process
Sample phenotypes pre-selected and validated by Immucor
True run controls, can be processed with samples
Convenient
Requires no user intervention
By utilizing linear racks, the user
is able to continuosly add samples,
replenish reagents while the
instrument processes previously
requested assays.
After clicking the "Gold Runner"
icon, the user simply needs to
select assays to be associated
with specific samples. The
instrument will confirm the
necessary reagents and
microstrips are available.
During this process, the user
will be able to designate
sample as a STAT.
Galileo Echo utilizes on-board
image analysis which grades
each result. The high-resolution
camera interprets each microwell
using algorithims pre-set based
on 0-100 reaction strength.
Each sample result is consolidated
with a wealth of information
specific to the sample ID: results
summary, supplies used only for
that sample, login information,
process steps, etc., all
archivable to DVD.
Knowing it is important to
continue processing without
interruption, Echo allows
PBS replenishment and
waste removal as the
instrument continues to
process samples on the
main portion of the
instrument.
Load Resources
Start a Run
Add a Stat
Remove/Replace Waste