1. Realizes rapid simultaneous CBC and ESR measurements with a single EDTA 2K tube
MEK-1305 realizes simultaneous CBC and ESR measurements in approx. 2 minutes with a single aspiration, which requires less blood sample volume than the amount used in the conventional ESR test method and is expected to contribute to the efficiency of laboratory operations, accurate diagnosis of disease conditions and decision-making for treatment.
2. Equipped with Nihon Kohden’s unique, CiRHEX TechnologyTM for ESR measurement
No additional reagents are required because 1-hour ESR value displayed on MEK-1305 is calculated based on hematocrit (HCT) and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) obtained from CBC measurement as well as the syllectrogram obtained by the ESR measurement unit. The ESR results on the MEK-1305 are highly correlated with the values from the Westergren method, which was used as the reference method.
3. Equipped with the DynaHelix Flow TechnologyTM used in high-end models
MEK-1305 is equipped with Nihon Kohden’s unique DynaHelix Flow Technology for measuring blood cells, which has been newly adopted from MEK-9100 Celltac G, a high-end model of automated hematology analyzer. This technology utilizes hydrodynamic-focused sheath flow to prevent the risk of re-entry of counted blood cells, which causes measurement errors. In particular, the reproducibility of platelet counts (PLTs) is improved compared to our previous model.
4. Improving clinical value by adding research parameters
MEK-1305 provides research parameters such as Mentzer Index and RDWI, which have been of interest in screening for thalassemia, as well as NLR which is an indicator of inflammation.