As part of our commitment to women's health, we offer the ThinPrep 2000 processor — an automated slide preparation system for use with the ThinPrep Pap test. In addition, the ThinPrep 2000 processor is compatible with non-gynecological specimens to assist in the diagnosis of disease entities and cancers of numerous body sites obtained through exfoliative methods as well as by fine needle aspiration.
About
Through Hologic's computerized process and patented membrane technology, the ThinPrep 2000 processor controls dispersion, collection and transfer of diagnostic cells from sample to slide. This ensures that the slide is representative of — and reproducible of — the original sample collected in the ThinPrep Pap test vial.
Under the precise control of the ThinPrep 2000 microprocessor, a gentle dispersion step breaks up blood, mucus and non-diagnostic debris, then thoroughly mixes the sample. With a series of negative pressure pulses, fluid is drawn though the ThinPrep 2000 filter to collect a thin, even layer of diagnostic cellular material. The ThinPrep 2000 processor constantly monitors the rate of flow through the filter during this process, collecting an appropriate amount of material for testing.
The cellular material is transferred to a glass slide using computer-controlled mechanical positioning and positive air pressure. The slide is then ejected into a cell fixative bath, ready for staining and evaluation.
Features
The ThinPrep 2000 processor utilizes mechanical, pneumatic and fluidic principles for cell dispersion, collection and transfer.
Dispersion:
- A rotary drive mechanism gently disperses samples.
Collection:
- A pneumatic/fluid system, controlled by a microprocessor, monitors cell collection.
Transfer:
- Computer-controlled position and positive air pressure facilitate transfer of cells to the ThinPrep microscope slide.
Specifications
Instrument dimensions:
- Width 46 cm/18" Height 50 cm/19.5" Depth 38 cm/15”
Throughput:
- Approximately 25 samples per hour. Up to 50,000 samples per year within a single 8-hour shift.
Weight:
- 19 kg/41 lb (approx.)
Waste container:
- Width 15 cm/6” Height 43 cm/17” Depth 15 cm/6”
Operating temperature:
- 15-32°C / 59-90°F
Operating humidity:
- 20% - 90% RH non-condensing
Electrical Voltage:
- 100/120 VAC at 2 amps 220/240 VAC at 1 amp
Frequency:
- 47-63 Hz
Power maximum:
- 200 watts
