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Sweat-Chek Analyzer

Sweat-Chek Analyzer

Sweat-Chek Analyzer

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document discusses the Macroduct®/Sweat•Chek™ Sweat Testing System by ELITechGroup, a leader in laboratory diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF). This system has revolutionized sweat testing by minimizing errors associated with traditional methods.
Main Components:
  • Webster Sweat Inducer: A lightweight device that uses pilocarpine iontophoresis to stimulate sweat glands safely and effectively.
  • Pilogel® Iontophoretic Discs: Gel reservoirs that simplify and ensure safety in sweat stimulation without the need for electrolyte solutions.
  • Macroduct Sweat Collector: Provides a pure eccrine sweat specimen for analysis, allowing visual quantitation during collection.
  • Sweat-Chek Analyzer: Offers simple and accurate analysis of sweat samples, interfacing seamlessly with the Macroduct system.
System Advantages: The Macroduct system is approved by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is replacing older methods due to its accuracy and simplicity. It is suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, and by private practitioners.
Technical Specifications:
  • Webster Sweat Inducer Model 3700: Features include a fail-safe circuitry, stainless steel electrodes, and a power supply of two 9-volt batteries.
  • Sweat-Chek Analyzer Model 3120: Requires a minimum sample volume of 6 to 10 microliters, with a useful range of 0 to 150 mmol/L. It has a precision of 2 mmol/L and operates at approximately 39.5°C.
Contact Information: The document provides contact details for ELITechGroup's worldwide offices, including locations in New Zealand, Serbia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, the United States, and more.
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BIOMEDICAL SYSTEMS Macroduct /Sweat Chek ®

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LITechGroup is the world leader in products for the laboratory diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. The landmark Macroduct System has forever transformed sweat testing by eliminating the errors inherent in many previously used methods. The sweat test has three phases: stimulation, collection, and analysis. Unfortunately, traditional sweat testing has often produced false diagnostic results due to intrinsic errors during collection and/or human error during analysis. The Webster sweat inducer and Macroduct sweat collector provide a “pure” specimen of eccrine secretion for analysis, with the unprecedented...

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SWEAT TESTING SYSTEM Stimulation, Collection & Analysis Pilogel Iontophoretic Discs ® These unique gel reservoirs of pilocarpinium ions bring unprecedented simplicity and safety to the iontophoretic stimulation of sweat. There are no electrolyte solutions to prepare or to keep track of, and no messy electrolyte pads that must be saturated with separate solutions. Instead, a pilogel disc is simply inserted into each of the recessed stainless steel electrodes. Webster Sweat Inducer The Webster Sweat Inducer is an improved, lightweight unit that accomplishes pilocarpine iontophoresis simply by activating...

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LABORATORY CF DIAGNOSIS Specifications Webster Sweat Inducer Model 3700 Iontophoresis Current Profiled ramp up and ramp down, equivalent to 1.5 mA for 5 minutes (1.5 mA maximum) Current Control Fail-safe circuitry, controlled rate-of-change, circuit fault interrupt and alarm Iontophoresis Electrodes Stainless steel, recessed, color-coded Power Supply Two standard 9 volt batteries (ANSI c18.Im-1992) To order complete sweat collection system, specify model number 3700-SYS. Consumable supplies are packaged in quantities for six (6) sweat tests. Each package contains 12 Pilogel discs, 6 Macroduct...

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