Siemens Healthcare DCA Advantage Analyser

Siemens DCA Advantage HbA1c and Microalbumin Analyser The Siemens DCA Advantage is a point-of-care analyser for HbA1c and microalbumin/creatinine ratio testing, designed for use in GP surgeries, diabetes clinics and outpatient settings. Using a 1 µl fingerstick whole blood sample with no preparation or reagent pipetting, it delivers HbA1c results in 6 minutes and microalbumin/creatinine ratio results in 7 minutes, enabling glycaemic monitoring and early kidney disease detection during the patient consultation. Single-use test cartridges contain all reagents and are automatically calibrated via a lot-specific calibration card, eliminating the need for manual calibration procedures. A built-in thermal printer generates a patient result record at the end of each test. The DCA Advantage is a discontinued model now superseded by the DCA Vantage; reagents and consumables remain available. This unit is sold as used. Key Features HbA1c results in 6 minutes - from 1 µl fingerstick whole blood sample; no fasting required Microalbumin/creatinine ratio in 7 minutes - from a random urine sample; supports early detection of diabetic nephropathy No sample or reagent preparation - add sample to cartridge, load and walk away; no pipetting or reagent handling Automatic lot-specific calibration - calibration card in each cartridge batch provides automatic calibration with every new lot Built-in thermal printer - generates printed patient result records for the patient file NGSP certified - HbA1c results standardised to the NGSP/DCCT reference method RS232 interface - for connection to LIS/HIS systems Single-use test cartridges - self-contained reagent system; no cross-contamination risk Suitable for GP surgery, diabetes clinic and outpatient POCT use Technical Specifications Specification Detail Manufacturer Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Model DCA Advantage Status Discontinued (superseded by DCA Vantage) Tests available HbA1c (whole blood); Microalbumin/Creatinine (urine) Sample volume (HbA1c) 1 µl fingerstick whole blood HbA1c result time 6 minutes A:C ratio result time 7 minutes Calibration Automatic via lot-specific calibration card Printer Built-in thermal Interface RS232 HbA1c certification NGSP certified Condition Used