Profile 1 Bioluminometer
The Profile 1 Bioluminometer is a hand-held luminescence instrument that indirectly determines the presence of low levels of bacteria. Results appear as RLUs (Relative Light Units).
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| New Horizons Diagnostic Corporation |
Product Name |
| Profile 1 Bioluminometer |
Detection Category |
| Biological |
Detection Principle |
| Immunological; |
Detection Method |
| Electrochemiluminescence; |
Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Viability; |
Product Model Number |
| 3550, 3560, 4550 |
Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
Product Synopsis |
| The Profile 1 Bioluminometer is a hand-held luminescence instrument that indirectly determines the presence of low levels of bacteria. Results appear as RLUs (Relative Light Units). |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: New Horizons - Profile 1.pdf; |
Dimensions |
| 6 x 5 x 4 in (15.2 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm) |
Weight |
| <1 lb.; (0.45 kg) |
Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Alkaline Battery; NiMH Battery; 9V |
Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
Ruggedness |
| None |
Operating Conditions |
| 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F) |
Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; swabs, filtravettes, pipette tips |
Solvents/Reagents |
| Luciferin-Luciferase reagent (refrigerator storage), Bacteria Releasing Agent, Somatic Cell Releasing Agent |
Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| General cleaning of spills with alcohol |
Available Accessories |
| Reagent kit |
Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
Unit Cost |
| $5,600.00 optical reader, $450 per 100 tests |
Maintenance Cost |
| $5 per sample |
Tested For Biological Agents |
| Tested for live bacteria cells using ATP as a marker. |
Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppq; cfu/mL; 1,000,000 cfu/mL |
Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Assay could be compromised if interferents are present that inhibit the luciferin/luciferase reaction. |
Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 15 minutes |
Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; 30 minutes |
Total Run Time |
| < 5 minutes |
Alarm Capability |
| Visual |
Software Control |
| On-board |
Training Required |
| <1 day training |
Training Available |
| Yes |
Manuals Available |
| Yes |
Warranties |
| 1 year |