The KCX-349 operates on the principle of photometric absorbance measurement.
A tungsten halogen lamp produces light that passes through the selected optical filter.
The filtered light travels through the sample contained in the flow cell or compatible cuvette.
The photodiode detector measures the light transmitted through the sample.
The instrument determines absorbance from the relationship between incident and transmitted light.
Depending on the selected analytical method, absorbance readings are used with calibration information to calculate the reported result.
General Analytical Workflow
Test Selection: The operator selects a configured biochemical test.
Temperature Setting: The appropriate reaction temperature is selected.
Sample Preparation: The specimen and assay reagents are prepared according to the validated test procedure.
Sample Aspiration: The peristaltic suction system draws the prepared reaction mixture when the flow-cell mode is used.
Wavelength Selection: The filter wheel selects the configured wavelength.
Photometric Measurement: Light passes through the sample and reaches the detector.
Signal Processing: The instrument processes the absorbance measurement.
Result Calculation: The result is calculated using the selected method and calibration information.
Quality Review: The operator reviews applicable quality-control information.
Result Storage: The result is stored with the associated patient or sample information.
Report Printing: The result can be printed using the integrated thermal printer.
Quality Control System
The KCX-349 incorporates quality-control features for monitoring analytical performance.
Levey–Jennings Charts
Levey–Jennings charts allow laboratory personnel to review quality-control results over time.
Westgard Rules
Westgard rules provide a framework for evaluating quality-control data against defined acceptance criteria.
Automatic QC Graphs
The analyzer supports automatic generation of quality-control figures.
QC and Standard Data Storage
Quality-control and standard results can be stored for later review.
These functions support laboratory quality management when used with suitable control materials, validated procedures, and established acceptance limits.
Applications
1. Clinical Biochemistry Laboratories
The KCX-349 supports photometric biochemical testing in suitable clinical laboratory workflows.
2. Diagnostic Laboratories
The analyzer can be used for compatible biochemical investigations in diagnostic testing facilities.
3. Hospital Laboratories
It supports routine biochemical measurement and result-management workflows in hospital laboratory environments.
4. Pathology Laboratories
The analyzer provides photometric measurement capabilities for suitable biochemical assays.
5. Medical Colleges
The KCX-349 can support instruction and demonstrations involving biochemical analysis and laboratory instrumentation.
6. Biotechnology Laboratories
The instrument can be used for suitable photometric measurements in biotechnology research.
7. Pharmaceutical Research Laboratories
The analyzer supports compatible analytical procedures involving absorbance measurements.
8. Research Institutions
It can assist with photometric laboratory investigations requiring endpoint or kinetic measurements.
9. Educational Laboratories
The KCX-349 supports practical training in photometry, absorbance, calibration, and analytical quality control.
10. Laboratory Training Centers
The analyzer can be used to demonstrate instrument operation, quality-control procedures, and biochemical test methods.
11. Healthcare Diagnostic Centers
It offers result storage, printing, and analytical functions for compatible diagnostic laboratory workflows.
12. Biomedical Research Laboratories
The KCX-349 can support biochemical research involving validated photometric methods.
Standard Accessories
The KCX-349 is supplied with the following listed standard accessories.
| Accessory | Description |
|---|
| Printer Paper Roll | For the Integrated Thermal Printer |
| Removable Cuvette | For Compatible Measurement Procedures |
| Optical Mouse | External Input Accessory |
| External Keyboard | For Data Entry and Operation |
| AC Adapter | External Power Adapter |
The exact accessory quantities and supplied cuvette configuration should be confirmed in the purchase documentation.
Benefits of the KCX-349
Multiple analytical methods: Supports endpoint, kinetic, standard-based, and dual-wavelength measurement techniques.
Automatic wavelength selection: The filter wheel provides automated selection of installed optical filters.
Temperature regulation: The Peltier system offers defined operating temperature settings.
Touchscreen operation: The 7-inch color display supports convenient instrument interaction.
Result management: Storage of up to 200,000 results supports laboratory documentation.
Quality-control functions: Levey–Jennings charts and Westgard rules support analytical quality monitoring.
Integrated printing: The thermal printer allows results to be printed directly.
Compact construction: The benchtop design is suitable for laboratories with limited workspace.