The Automated Blood Sampler (ABS2,Ñ¢) from Instech Laboratories, Inc. is designed for laboratory animal research, facilitating the automated collection of blood samples from tethered, freely-moving animals. It features precision peristaltic pumps that minimize mixing of blood and saline, allowing for faster sample collection and reduced sample volume waste, typically to just 2-4OºL per sample. The system includes in-line sensors that verify the purity of the collected blood and monitor hematocrit levels in real-time. The ABS2,Ñ¢ can accommodate a variety of species, from mice to large animals, and supports multiple sampling modes, including low loss and dried blood spot techniques. It is equipped with a rotary fraction collector that holds up to 10 samples at 4-6¬8C, with the ability to reuse wells as samples are removed. The software allows for independent programming of sampling schedules and parameters for up to twelve animals, enhancing throughput and accuracy in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics research. Engineers considering this product will find it beneficial for its automation capabilities, flexibility in sample collection, and real-time monitoring features, which collectively aim to improve research efficiency and animal welfare.
Instech's ABS2™ automates the collection of blood samples from laboratory animals. By eliminating labor-intensive manual withdrawals it can streamline DMPK research. It can also reduce the stress on animals caused by handling.
The sampler withdraws blood from a tethered freely-moving animal according to your programmed schedule, stores the samples in an integrated refrigerated fraction collector, and replaces the withdrawn volumes with IV fluid. You control and monitor sampling schedules, volumes and withdrawal rates for up to twelve animals from a central computer.
Unique advantages of the Instech blood sampling system include:
The ABS2, Instech's second-generation autosampler, builds on the proven foundation of a series of precision peristaltic pumps to move blood and IV fluids directly to their destinations. The fraction collector has been redesigned from the ground up for additional features and high reliability.
The ABS2 not only works with refrigerated vials, but also can deposit 10-25µL microsamples directly onto dried blood spot paper. The dried blood spot technique offers several advantages over traditional sampling, including very small sample volumes, streamlined processing and room temperature storage. Instech's DBS discs feature Whatman FTA® DMPK paper.
| Instech Laboratories, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Autosamplers |
| Product Name | Automated Blood Sampler |
| Injection Style | Vial |
| Injection Mechanism | Syringe |
| Features | Temperature Control |
