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Competitor Profile

Premier Hb9210 v’s Tosoh G8


HbA1c

Premier Hb9210 Tosoh G8 Tosoh G8


STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Boronate affinity analysis - GHb Detects HbS, HbC and HbD ? Ion-exchange . Interference from
HbE in HbA1c mode

59sec. analysis time 1.6 min analysis time


61 samples per hour 37 samples per hour

210 sample loader Allows different sample tubes on 100 sample loader
sample rack 290 sample loader (optional)
Linked to LAS systems
Built in bar code reader Built in bar code reader

Reagent level sensing No reagent level sensing Graphic display of reagent status
Reagent bags
Built in computer Require separate PC – larger
footprint
Small touch screen LED display
Full data management package Data management package on
Including Levy- Jennings plots PC (Piano software)

Colour touch screen Standard monitor with PC


Small LED display

Reagent & Columns not Reagent & Columns matched


matched
Bi-directional interfacing Bi –directional interfacing for
HbA1c mode only.
Large number of interfacing
specs. written
Stainless steel Frit Stainless pre-filter holder
(pre-filter holder)

Currently 500 tests per column >3000 injection per column

Constant column temperature Temperature dependant

Calibrators & controls on board Calibrators & controls manually


instrument (Rotor) presented to instrument

Inter-assay CV - <2% Inter-assay CV <2%

Results in NGSP, IFCC, GHb, and Results available NGSP & IFCC GHb and eAG not available
eAG

Minimal maintenance Minimal maintenance

Stat position stat position available

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