First analizer for Bacterial Culture and the Susceptibility Testing in Human Biological Fluids and Urine

HB&L Code SI 190.300
HB&L Light Code SI 190.300L

 

HB&L is the first analyzer able to perform Bacterial Culture, RAA and Susceptibility Testing on samples such as Urine, Sterile or non Sterile Fluids, Positive Hemoculture, other Biological Samples and Isolated Colonies.

• Light Scattering Technology
• Quantitative Results expressed in CFU/ml
• Susceptibility testing with customized antibiotic panels
• Real time detection of bacteria growth curves
• Integrated turbidimeter with Mc Farland Monitor
• Single sample management with customized analysis
• Continuous Loading
• Automatic results reading and reporting
• LIS bidirectional interface
• 37°C incubation
• Dedicated area for lyophilized bacteria reconstitution
• User-friendly software
• Customized reports
• Database for epidemiological studies
• Connection to Alfred 60 available for increased throughput and productivity

HB&L monitors the growth phases of bacteria from the inoculum step into specific culture broths providing real time growth curves and quantitative bacterial count results in CFU/ml. All the samples are incubated at 37°C and only live bacteria are detected while interference from non replicating substances such as erythrocytes, leucocytes, dead cells and salts present in the sample are eliminated during the initial zero reading.

With the new function Mc Farland Monitor, HB&L reports the 0.5 Mc Farland turbidity level reached during the culture test. Thus the sample is ready to be tested for a customized antibiotics panel without awaiting the end of the analysis and avoiding further dilution steps.

The HB&L supports a bi-directional interface for sample data communication and result transmission.

HB&L software flexibility allows different tests to be performed simultaneously; each reading unit position is independent from the others and can be set according to sample type, incubation time, test profile, analytical protocol and cut-off.

Two HB&L models are available, one version with 120 sample positions and a 60 position “light” version for reduced workload.

For big routine HB&L can be connected to Alfred 60 increasing laboratory throughput. By integrating the 2 systems it is possible to analyze up to 180 samples in 5 hours.

Technical Features
Power supply:230VAC ± 10% or 115 VAC ± 10 %
Power consumption: 500 VA max Frequency: 50 or 60 ± 2 Hz Operative temperature: from +10 to +30 °C
Size: 540x650x640 mm Weight: 65 kg