The OPTI® LION analyzer is a microprocessor-based instrument that measures optical fluorescence from discreet sensors called optical electrodes (optodes). A disposable, single-use cassette contains all of the elements needed for calibration, sample measurement and waste containment.

Specific calibration information from the cassette is read into the analyzer by swiping the cassette package through the bar-code reader. The cassette is then placed into the measurement chamber.

The analyzer performs a calibration verification on all sensors before aspiration of the sample into the disposable cassette. When calibration is verified, the analyzer aspirates the blood sample into the cassette and across the optode sensors. After equilibrating with the blood sample, fluorescence emission is then measured.

OPTI LION Single Use Patient Cassette features

• Shelf life = 6 months from the date of manufacture
• Calibration of cassette before sampling
• Sample probe – Allows sampling from sample collection tubes or syringe
• Launch
• E-PLUS Cassette
• 25 cassettes per box
• Measures Na, K, Cl, Ca and pH

Benefits

• Waste stored in cassette for safe disposal
• No electrodes provides maintenance-free operation and no guess work as to when to replace the electrode
• No reagents for zero standby cost
• Only costs are cassette and printer paper

Sample Volume: 
Calibration Time:               
Measurement Time:         
Typical Cycle Time:              
Operating Temperature:             
Sample Type:            

Measurement principle: 
Sample application:                
Data storage:                        

125 µl
< 90 sec.
< 120 sec.
< 210 sec.
10 - 32 °C       (50 - 90 °F)
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma

Fluorescence
Syringe, sample collection tubes
200 patient results
30 QC/SRC samples per level 
300 operator ID's and passwords