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Actalyke ACT
ACTALYKE Activated Clotting Time Test System Procedure,
.... Pro186 Rev 8 (Text) (Pdf)
ACTALYKE QC Kit, Cat. No. AQC-HP, F399-008 Rev 2 (Text) (Pdf)
ACTALYKE AC Kit, Cat. No. AQC-LP, F399-009 Rev 2 (Text) (Pdf)
MAX-ACT Activated Clotting Time Test Procedure,  Pro 187 Rev 8 (Pdf)
Plateletworks
Plateletworks ADP/Collagen Kit Procedure,  Pro 190 Rev 6 (Text) (Pdf)
Plateletworks Arachidonic Acid Procedure,  Pro 119 Rev 3 (Text) (Pdf)
 
Cascade® POC
Understanding the Cascade POC Analyzer,  003201(Pdf)
Cascade POC PT-WB Test Card Procedure,  Pro 192 Rev 2 (Text) (Pdf)
Cascade POC PT-WB Controls,  F:399-012 Rev 2 (Text) (Pdf)
Cascade POC PT-C Test Card Procedure,  Pro 193 Rev 2 (Text) (Pdf)
Cascade POC PT-C Controls,  F:399-014 Rev 2 (Text) (Pdf)
Cascade POC EQC Test Card Procedure,  Pro 197 Rev 2 (Text) (Pdf)
Cascade POC aPTT Test Card Procedure,  Pro 198 Rev 2 (Text) (Pdf)
Cascade POC aPTT Controls,  F:399-005 Rev 2 (Text) (Pdf)
Cascade POC c-ACT Test Card Procedure,  Pro 196 Rev 3 (Text) (Pdf)
Cascade POC c-ACT Controls,  F:399-013 Rev 3 (Text) (Pdf)
Cascade POC PT-C INR Conversion Table,  F:399-016 Rev 2 (Pdf)
Cascade POC PT-WB INR Conversion Table, F:399-017 Rev 2 (Pdf)
 

Point of Care Literature (Available for Download)


Cascade® POC System
The Cascade POC analyzer and unique reagent system are useful in monitoring routine anticoagulants as well as antithrombotic drugs used to treat angina, myocardial information, stroke, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary and arterial emboli. A built-in battery pack and QC lockout features make it ideal for use in the catheterization laboratory, cardiac surgery, the emergency room as well as warfarin clinics and physician's offices. This brochure is available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663

Ask for Form 549-007 or download pdf file


New Actalyke® Controls
Helena offers both electronic and biologic quality controls for the Actalyke ACT system for complete assurance of patient results. AQC-HP is a biologic control designed for C-ACT, K-ACT and MAX-ACT users, providing a low-range and high-range reference. AQC-LP is for G-ACT users and provides both low-range and mid-range controls. Both AQC-HP and AQC-LP include the necessary diluents for reconstitution. This brochure is available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663.

Ask for Form 507 or download pdf file


Actalyke® MINI II - ACT Analyzer
The MINI II is the simplest, least expensive instrument available, for activated clotting time testing, yet it retains high sensitivity, 2-point clot detection for greatest reliability. Performance, linearity and CVs parallel larger Actalyke analyzers. It's ideal for use in the catherization or the surgical suite. Optional battery pack available. This brochure is available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663

Ask for Form 509 or download pdf file


Plateletworks® Aggregation Kits
Plateletworks Point of Care Kits provide a complete hematology profile, including a standard CBC with platelet count plus platelet aggregation. Aggregation testing is based on performing a platelet count before and after intentional platelet activation, using either collagen, ADP or arachidonic acid as the agonist. This brochure is available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663

Ask for Form 510 or download pdf file


Actalyke® XL - ACT Analyzer
Accurate Activated Clotting Time (ACT) testing is essential for monitoring heparin therapy during cardiac procedures. Actalyke instruments and reagent tubes provide the sensitivity, reliability and rapidity needed for timely treatment decisions at the point of care.
All Actalyke instruments use a two-point clot detection mechanism, enabling clot detection at the early fibrin formation stage with less variation due to clot fragility. This provides greater precision, especially on highly heparinized and diluted samples. The Actalyke XL is a premier analyzer offering dual-well testing, excellent reproducibility and strong data handling features. The XL is fully compatible with all ACT tubes. Helena offers a full line of ACT tubes, including traditional glass bead, kaolin, celite® plus new MAX-ACT. This brochure is available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663

Ask for Form 511 or download pdf file


The MAX-ACT Discovery
This booklet examines the multi-species nature of Factor XII and the resulting reaction to the various ACT activators. MAX-ACT tubes contain a mixture of Celite, Kaolin and glass beads for maximum activation of Factor XII resulting in greater heparin specificity. This booklet is available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663.

Ask for Form 549-021 or download pdf file


AggRAM™ - Advanced Modular System for Platelet Aggregation and Ristocetin Cofactor
AggRAM couples four-channel laser optic modules with a powerful, easy to use Microsoft® Windows interface for aggregometry like has never been seen before.
Flexible Modular Design - Need eight channels to handle your workload? No problem. Simply add a second module to your AggRAM analyzer. It's easy to configure your analyzer to your needs whether it's running multiple agonists or several levels of agonist on one patient or running multiple patients. This brochure is available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663

Ask for Form 549-226 or download pdf file


Actalyke® Electronic QC Simulator
This brochure details use of The Actalyke Electronic QC Simulator with Actalyke instruments. It is available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663

Ask for Form 549-172 or download pdf file


New ICHOR II® Analyzer Fact Sheet
The ICHOR II is a lower-cost impedance cell counter for use with Plateletworks and hematology testing at the point of care. When used with Plateletworks reagents, the ICHOR II system provides a hematology profile of a standard CBC with platelet count plus platelet aggregation or inhibition in under five minutes. For ease of use, ICHOR II offers touch screen capabilities and cap piercing and supports optional use of PS/2 keyboard, barcode scanner or printer.
ICHOR II utilizes reagent bottles with reagent inventories managed by the instrument.. This brochure and samples are available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663.

Ask for Form 525 or download pdf file


Investigation of Plateletworks Function Disorders
This chart provides a helpful testing algorithm for investigating platelet function disorders. This form is available by contacting Helena's Literature Services at 800-231-5663

Ask for Form 583 or download pdf file