In-House Diagnostics

Element DCX™

Chemistry Analyzer

Reference lab technology on an in-house analyzer.

ISE Electrolyte Technology

Reference lab technology, with auto-cap feature to maintain continuity of reagent solution.

Automated and Efficient

Preload 12 tips at once, automated dilution, no calculations necessary.

Only 10uL Per Test Sample

Accommodates juvenile and exotic patients.

Easy-to-Load Slides

Individual slides and prepackaged panels with eWrap™ — insert, pull tab, and go.

Highly accurate and reproducible

Trusted Fujifilm dry-slide chemistry.

7″ Color Touchscreen

Intuitive navigation with multi-functional interface.

Set slides, set sample, press start.

Simple Data Entry

Worklisting simplifies patient data entry.

Broad and Customizable Test Menu

Run only the tests needed, with individual parameters or packaged panels.

Fast and Accurate Answers

For fast and accurate treatment decisions.

Technical Details and Downloads

Overview

Element DCX™ in-house chemistry analyzer — designed for any practice that needs speed, ease of use, and accuracy.

Trusted dry-slide and Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) technologies bring the quality of a reference lab into every practice. Worklisting, preloaded tips, and convenient eWrap panels allow veterinary teams to get back to patient care sooner.

Element DCX™ Customizable Test Menu

Individual Slides
BUN, CREA, ALP, ALT, PHOS, GGT, TBIL, AST, GLU, TP, ALB, Ca, Mg, NH3, TRIG, LIP, AMY, CK, URIC, CHOL, TCO2 (for DRI-CHEM 7000 and Element DC only), LDH, Electrolytes (Na+, K+, Cl-)

Panels
Kidney Panel (ALB, BUN, CREA, Ca, PHOS, TP)
Liver Panel (ALB, ALP, ALT, GGT, GLU, TBIL)
Equine Panel (ALB, AST, BUN, CREA, Ca, CK, GGT, GLU, LDH, PHOS, TBIL, TP)

eWrap Panels: Open one foil pack for all slides
Pre-surgical Panel (ALP, ALT, BUN, CREA, GLU, TP)
Comprehensive Panel eWrap: ALP, ALT, BUN, CREA, GLU, TP, TBIL, ALB, PHOS, Ca, CHOL, GGT
Plus Panel eWrap: LIP, AMY, Mg, TRIG, AST, Na+ , K+ , Cl
Comprehensive Plus Panel (NEW!) (ALP, ALT, BUN, CREA, GLU, TP, TBIL, ALB, PHOS, Ca, CHOL, GGT, LIP, AMY, Mg, TRIG, AST, Na+, K+, Cl-)

Calculated Values
Globulin, Na+/K+ Ratio, Albumin/Globulin Ratio, Corrected Calcium, Estimated Osmolality, BUN/Creatinine Ratio

Flexible Slide Configuration
With the Element DCX™ analyzer, configure profiles without wasting unneeded tests. Add electrolytes and lipase to any sample run. Run a panel, run an individual slide, or combine panels and individual slides to create virtually unlimited options specific to a patients’ needs. And with weighted slide stabilization, slides are transferred into the incubator seamlessly with no jamming.

Specs and Technology

Dry Chemistry Technology

The Element DCX™ chemistry analyzer is powered by Fujifilm dry chemistry technology. The sample surface detection feature monitors air pressure changes and detects inadequate sample volume before the slide is wasted. Along with coated tips which prevent sample wicking, the Element DCX analyzer brings advanced solutions to in-house chemistry testing.

No Interference from Lipemic Samples

The Element DCX successfully eliminates lipemia as an interferent, while reducing the number of tests affected by icterus to a single parameter, and significantly decreasing the parameters impacted by hemolytic samples. This is achieved through reflectance (rather than absorbance) technology to measure the color reaction. This, along with the slide sample spreading layer, reduces the effect of light scatter on the sample. In addition, electrolytes which are measured by potentiometry are not affected by interfering substances at all.

Automated Dilution

Not all patient chemistry parameters fall within the measurable range of an analyzer. When an absolute value is critical to a diagnosis, treatment plan, or prognosis, the auto-dilution feature on the Element DCX analyzer provides what’s needed.

In cases where patient results are above the analyzer’s measurable limits, dilution can be achieved in a few easy steps:

Add slides and sample tube.

Place a dilution cup and diluent (distilled water) into the analyzer.

Add tips.

Select dilution factor.

The sample rerun feature eliminates the need for data re-entry, simply recall the previous patient number, sample ID, and reference interval with the touch of a button.

Dimensions

Downloads

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  • Emergency support after hours

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