Description

Mini Vidas by BioMérieux: Compact, Reliable, Automated Immunoassay System

The BioMérieux Mini Vidas is a cutting-edge, compact, and fully automated immunoassay system designed for rapid and accurate on-demand testing in a variety of clinical settings. Leveraging BioMérieux's proprietary ELFA (Enzyme-Linked Fluorescent Assay) technology, Mini Vidas provides high-quality, reproducible results for a broad range of assays, from infectious diseases to cardiac markers, hormonal assays, and more.

Ideal for small to medium-sized laboratories, satellite labs, specialized departments, or as a backup system, Mini Vidas combines proven technology with user-friendly operation, optimizing workflow and enhancing patient care.

Key Features

• Fully Automated & Walk-Away Operation: From sample loading to result generation, the Mini Vidas automates all assay steps, minimizing hands-on time and reducing the risk of human error.
• ELFA Technology: Utilizes BioMérieux's robust and widely recognized Enzyme-Linked Fluorescent Assay technology, known for its high sensitivity, specificity, and broad dynamic range.
• Compact Benchtop Design: With a small footprint, Mini Vidas fits easily into any lab environment, making efficient use of limited space.
• Random Access & Batch Capabilities: Offers true random access, allowing urgent (STAT) samples to be run immediately without interrupting ongoing tests. It also supports batch testing for multiple samples of the same assay or a mix of different assays.
• Independent Testing Positions: Features 12 independent test positions, enabling the simultaneous processing of up to 12 tests per run, delivering results in approximately 20 to 60 minutes depending on the assay.
• Ready-to-Use Reagents: All reagents are single-dose, pre-aliquoted, and ready-to-use, packaged in convenient strips and Solid Phase Receptacles (SPRs), eliminating the need for reagent preparation.
• Barcode Identification: Integrated barcode reader for positive identification of samples and reagents, ensuring traceability and reducing identification errors.
• On-Board Calibration & Controls: Factory-calibrated assays reduce the need for external calibration, simplifying operations and ensuring reliable results. On-board quality controls further enhance confidence in assay performance.
• LIS Connectivity: Seamless integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) for automated data transfer, improving workflow efficiency and reducing manual transcription errors.
• Broad Test Menu: Access to a comprehensive menu covering a wide array of clinical applications.
• Built-in Thermal Printer: Provides immediate hard copies of results for convenience.

Benefits for Your Laboratory

• Enhanced Efficiency: Automates routine tasks, freeing up lab personnel for more complex work and improving overall lab throughput.
• Rapid Turnaround Time (TAT): Delivers fast, reliable results, crucial for time-sensitive diagnoses and patient management, especially in emergency settings.
• Cost-Effective Operation: Single-dose reagents minimize waste. No need for external calibration saves time and materials. Optimized inventory management with on-demand testing.
• Improved Accuracy & Reliability: Proven ELFA technology and automation reduce variability and human error, ensuring consistent, high-quality results.
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive software and simple operation require minimal training, allowing staff to quickly become proficient.
• Versatility: Adaptable to various testing needs, supporting both routine and specialized assays on a single platform.
• Space Optimization: Its compact size makes it suitable for labs with space constraints or for decentralization of testing.
• Patient Safety: Closed system with minimal operator exposure to samples and reagents.

Applications & Test Menu Highlights

The Mini Vidas offers an extensive menu of assays for diverse clinical applications, including:

• Infectious Diseases:
  • Hepatitis (e.g., HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc, anti-HCV)
  • HIV (e.g., HIV DUO, HIV P24)
  • TORCH panel (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, CMV, HSV)
  • Lyme Disease
  • Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika
  • Clostridium difficile Toxin A/B
  • Influenza A/B
• Cardiac Markers:
  • Troponin I
  • CK-MB
  • Myoglobin
  • D-Dimer (for Venous Thromboembolism exclusion)
• Hormonal Assays:
  • Thyroid function (e.g., TSH, T3, T4, Free T3, Free T4)
  • Fertility hormones (e.g., FSH, LH, Prolactin, Estradiol, Progesterone, hCG)
  • Pregnancy testing
• Tumor Markers:
  • PSA (Total and Free)
  • CEA
  • CA 125, CA 15-3, CA 19-9
• Other Applications:
  • Bone Metabolism markers
  • Autoimmune markers
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)

Technical Specifications

• Technology: ELFA (Enzyme-Linked Fluorescent Assay)
• Assay Throughput: Up to 12 tests/hour (or 1 patient profile per hour)
• Test Capacity: 12 independent testing positions
• Sample Types: Serum, plasma, urine (assay dependent)
• Reagents: Single-dose, ready-to-use, barcoded SPR (Solid Phase Receptacle) and reagent strips
• Calibration: Factory-calibrated, master curve with 2-point re-calibration as needed
• Data Management: LIS connectivity (RS232 interface), onboard memory for results
• Printer: Integrated thermal printer
• Dimensions (W x D x H): Approximately 50 cm x 55 cm x 57 cm (19.7 in x 21.7 in x 22.4 in)
• Weight: Approximately 40 kg (88 lbs)
• Power Requirements: 100-240V, 50-60 Hz

Why Choose Mini Vidas?

The BioMérieux Mini Vidas stands out as a reliable and efficient solution for your immunoassay needs. Its combination of proven ELFA technology, user-friendly automation, a comprehensive test menu, and a compact design makes it an invaluable asset for laboratories seeking to optimize workflow, deliver rapid results, and enhance the quality of patient care without compromising on accuracy or cost-effectiveness.

Get Started

Contact us today to learn more about how the BioMérieux Mini Vidas can transform your laboratory's immunoassay capabilities, request a personalized consultation, or receive a detailed quote.

Disclaimer: For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. Please refer to the specific assay inserts and the instrument user manual for complete instructions and precautions.