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BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System

Optimize your sample preparation with flexible automation that fuels consistency, maximizes lab resources and minimizes errors.

Overview

The BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation System is a comprehensive sample preparation system that provides a complete walkaway workflow solution offering automatic sample transfer through physical integration with the BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer. This helps drive standardization, consistency and data reproducibility, empowering labs to meet increasing workload demands.

The BD FACSDuet Premium Sample Preparation System further enhances lab efficiency with onboard washing and centrifugation that accommodate a variety of assays, reduce hands-on time and help labs maximize resources.

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      The BD FACSDuet™ and BD FACSDuet™ Premium Sample Preparation Systems:

      • Fuel efficiency by reducing hands-on time with automated cocktailing, onboard washing,* onboard centrifuging* and automatic sample transfer to an integrated flow cytometer
      • Drive workflow standardization and results reproducibility by automating manual, error-prone steps that may introduce user-to-user variability
      • Offer the flexibility to seamlessly automate sample preparation for both IVD and user-defined assays
      • Free up your team to focus on critical laboratory tasks with a completely automated sample processing workflow solution
      • Deliver complete traceability, with easy-to-pull reports, of specimens, worklists and reagents, facilitating inventory and data management

       

      Download the BD FACSDuet™ Premium Sample Preparation System brochure.

      *Available on the BD FACSDuet™ Premium Sample Preparation System
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      Features of the BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System (Base) and BD FACSDuet™ Premium Sample Preparation Systems

      Features of the BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System (Base) and BD FACSDuet™ Premium Sample Preparation Systems

      BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System (Base)BD FACSDuet™ Premium Sample Preparation System
      BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System (Base)BD FACSDuet™ Premium Sample Preparation System
      ApplicationLyse-no-wash assaysLyse-no-wash and lyse-wash assays
      Automated sample transfer to a physically integrated BD FACSLyric™ Cell AnalyzerYesYes
      Automated cocktailing with up to 45 reagentsYesYes
      Accommodation of up to 46 multi-vendor reagent vials with adaptersYesYes
      Up to 4 specimen racks and 40 specimens per worklist with continuous loadingYesYes
      96-well plate compatibility96-well plates for no-wash assays96-well plates for no-wash assays
      Automatic onboard washerNoYes
      Automatic onboard centrifuge (tubes)NoYes
      16 Positions
      Bidirectional data integration with the BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometer and laboratory information systems (LIS)YesYes
      Traceability of specimens, carriers, secondary tubes, reagents, cocktails and worklistsYesYes
      Support lab compliance with 21 CFR Part 11YesYes
      Bulk drawer1 tank of 1,000 ml5 tanks (2 of 250 mL and 3 of 600 mL each) with ultrasonic sensor for real-time volume detection

      FEATURES

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      Listen to the testimonial from Dr. Timothy Farren, Head of Immunophenotyping, Barts Heath NHS Trust, talking about how the BD FACSDuet™ System will help with ISO 15189 compliance.

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      “The automation allows faster process, faster throughput, increased capacity”

       

      — Nicole Gresham,

      Associate Director of Pathology, Barts Health NHS Trust, UK.

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      “BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System—a real game changer in flow cytometry,” 

       

      — Mr. Chris Scott

      Lead Biomedical Scientist, Immunology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, UK

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      “The integrated BD FACSDuet™-BD FACSLyric™ System satisfies our requirements of increasing efficiency, standardizing processes and improving quality.” 


      — Mrs. Debbie Bruno,

      CD4 Laboratory Manager, Ampath Laboratories, South Africa 
       

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      The BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometer and BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System are Class 1 Laser Products.

      The BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometer is for In Vitro Diagnostic Use with BD FACSuite™ Clinical Application for up to six colors.

      The BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometer is for Research Use Only with BD FACSuite™ Application for up to 12 colors. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

      The BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System is for In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Sample preparation for user defined protocols and cocktailing functions are for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.


      Unless otherwise noted the products are for in Vitro Diagnostic Use. CE marked in compliance with the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Directive 97/79/EC