Canada

Search form

Tigris DTS System

The Tigris DTS (direct tube sampling) system automates all phases of molecular diagnostics testing — from sample preparation, amplification and detection to reporting results — giving laboratories better, faster and more efficient ways to work.  It is the first system to offer absolute automation for molecular diagnostics with unmatched versatility and ultimate flexibility.

 

 

 

 

About

The Tigris DTS system is the first diagnostic instrument to truly automate nucleic acid testing (NAT) from start to finish. The Tigris system optimizes the lab with multiple assays on one system. The system can process approximately 450 samples in an 8-hour shift, and up to 1,000 samples in approximately 13.5 hours. Because one trained operator can run two or three Tigris instruments simultaneously, the productivity of a single technician can be up to 10 times greater than a technician using other semi-automated systems.

Integrating the Tigris system with Hologic Aptima assay kits for NAT offers true freedom from hands-on processing.

Hologic instrumentation is only available for use with FDA-cleared or approved assays, or in a country or region where it is registered for use.

Features

Innovative features unique to the Tigris DTS system

Sample preparation freedom:

  • Direct tube sampling.
  • No cap removal.
  • Patient primary tubes loaded directly onto the Tigris DTS system.
  • True positive sample identification.
  • Random specimen loading.
  • Worklists created automatically.
  • No need to sort patient samples in any order.
  • No manual pipetting required.

Sample processing freedom:

  • Process control.
  • Liquid level sensing that confirms adequate sample and reagent levels.
  • Urine and swab specimens processed simultaneously.
  • One integrated system.
  • No manual transfers from processing modules to detectors.
  • Walk-away simplicity equates to hours of freedom.

Results Analysis Freedom

  • Results are automatically linked to reagent lot numbers
  • Positive specimen results are sorted and identified for follow-up
  • Results are automatically sent to a Laboratory Information System (LIS)
  • Control Report trends performance
Specifications

Tigris DTS system specifications

Sample throughput:

  • 3.5 hours to first result.
  • Up to 450 samples processed in 8 hours.
  • Up to 1,000 samples processed in 13.5 hours.

Sample capacity:

  • 180 sample tubes in 9 sample racks.

Reagent capacity:

  • 1 reagent kit per quadrant.
  • 4 quadrants on the assay reagent carousel.
  • 1,000-test onboard capacity.

Component dimensions (w x d x h):

  • Tigris DTS system                    175.3 cm (69 in) x 91.4 cm (36 in) x 183 cm (72 in)
  • Computer workstation             84 cm (33 in) x 91.4 cm (36 in)       
  • UPS                                          18 cm (7 in) x 22 cm (8.8 in) x 44 cm (17.1 in)
  • Vacuum pump                          31 cm (12 in) x 42 cm (16.5 in) x 36 cm (14 in)

Weight:

  • Tigris system                          581 kg (1291 lbs)
  • Computer workstation             38 kg (85 lbs)
  • UPS (optional)                           46 kg (102 lbs)
  • Vacuum pump                          16 kg (35 lbs)

Sample tube barcode types:

  • Code 39, Code 128 (isbt 128), Interleaved 2 of 5 and Codabar

Environmental requirements:

  • Ambient temperature               15°C - 25°C
  • Relative humidity                     20% - 85%

Electrical requirements:

  • Electrical input                        230 VAC, 50-60 HZ, single phase
  • Input current                           30 A circuit, dedicated circuit required
  • Max power fluctuation            208V AC +/-10V
  • Electrical connector                L6-30R (USA)

System output:

  • Heat dissipation                      773 watts (2637 Btu/hour) during steady state
  • Drain output                            None: waste fluids drain to removable containers
Performance Data

The Tigris system can process up to 450 samples per 8-hour shift, with 100 samples processed per hour following the first result and up to 1,000 tests in 13.5 hours.

Bibliography

The Tigris DTS System Reduces Operator-related Error During Nucleic Acid Amplication Testing Hook; University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center. Poster 2004 American Society of Microbiology Meeting.
Download Presentation

High Throughput Testing of the Aptima Combo 2 Assay for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae on the Fully Automated Tigris DTS System Novak; Kaiser, North Hollywood, CA. Poster 2004 American Society of Microbiology Meeting.
Download Presentation

Ergonomic Workflow Analysis of the Aptima Combo 2 assay for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae on the Tigris DTS system Compared to Four Semi-automated Assay Systems Novak; Kaiser, North Hollywood, CA Anders; Ergonomic Engineering, Pelham, MA. Poster 2004 American Society of Microbiology Meeting.
Download Presentation

Animations

 

Movie Image

Inside view, ONE integrated system*

Movie Image

Reagent lot numbers are automatically linked to results

Movie Image

Barcodes of randomly loaded specimens are scanned and positively identified*

Movie Image

Sampling from primary tubes through penetrable caps*

 Movie Image

Automated target capture utilizing magnetic microparticles*