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 |
