BenchMark ULTRA PLUS
IVD
For in vitro diagnostic use.
Deliver diagnostic confidence with BenchMark ULTRA PLUS
The BenchMark ULTRA PLUS system uses an unprecedented, fully automated workflow for immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) slide staining, to improve turnaround time and decrease touchpoints. With over 200 assays in key disease areas available, including high medical value assays, your lab can remain at the forefront of companion diagnostics and personalized medicines.
Built upon the proven technology of the BenchMark ULTRA system, BenchMark ULTRA PLUS delivers an enhanced lab experience and an optimized workflow with flexible solutions. This easy-to-use solution helps histotechnologists and anatomic pathology laboratories manage activities efficiently and confidently, saving personnel time and resource costs.
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Overview
| Product specification | Value |
| General characteristics | |
| Fully automated | Baking, deparaffinization, cell conditioning, and staining, including IHC, ISH, SISH, immunofluorescence, multiparameter IHC staining (dual, triple), counterstain and titration |
| Slide position | 1–30 slides with independent processing/functionality and temperature control for each position |
| Reagent carousel | 35 reagent positions |
| Slides | 25 x 75 mm, 1 x 3 mm or 26 x 76 mm positively charged slides |
| Bulk solutions | Up to 7 different bulk solutions can be changed without process interruption. Only required bulk reagents needed on board |
| Waste | Two 20 L carboys for processed aqueous waste Two 5 L bottles for separated LCS waste Virtually undetectable DAB in waste: <5 parts per billion |
| DI water supply | NCCLS Type II water or equivalent (deionized water) |
| Temperature control | Ambient to 100°C |
| Modularity | 1 to 4 BenchMark ULTRA PLUS instruments may be controlled from one BenchMark ULTRA PLUS computer system |
| Configuration | Freestanding |
| Certifications | EN 61010-1, IEC/EN 61010-2-010, IEC/EN 61010-2-101, EN 61326-2-6 |
| Catalog number | N750-BMKU-FS 05342716001 |
| Environmental requirements | |
| BTU/Hour output | 400 BTU/Hr idle, 1000 BTU/Hr running |
| Room temperature | 68°F to 90°F (20°C to 32°C) |
| Humidity | 20% - 88%, non-condensing |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Size (W x D x H) | 44 X 35.25 X 59.15 in (111 X 89.5 X 150.2 cm) |
| Weight | Instrument with reagents: 854.9 lbs (387.8 kg) full fluids, bulk, reservoirs, and UV. Instrument dry: 606 lbs (275 kg) |
| Clearances | Top 16.6 in (42.2 cm) Sides 4 in (10.2 cm) Rear 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Electrical specifications | |
| Voltage | 100–240V |
| Current | 5-10 Amps |
| Frequency |
50/60 Hz |
Technical documents
Key product features
- Remote connectivity
- Fewer instrument touchpoints
- Software interface usability
- On-instrument run management capabilities
- Electronic inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Useful reporting metrics
Automated IHC/ISH slide stainers comparison overview
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BenchMark GX
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Baking, deparaffinization, cell conditioning and staining, including IHC, ISH, SISH, immunofluorescence, multiparameter IHC staining (dual, triple), counterstain and titration
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Baking, deparaffinization, cell conditioning and staining, including IHC, ISH, SISH, immunofluorescence, multiparameter IHC staining (dual, triple), counter stain and titration
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Baking, deparaffinization, cell conditioning and staining, including IHC, ISH, SISH, immunofluorescence, multiparameter IHC staining (dual, triple), counter stain and titration
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| Throughput | |||
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Approximately 90 slides in 8 hours (standard IHC samples)
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Approximately 90 slides in 8 hours (standard IHC samples)
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Approximately 40 slides in 8 hours (standard IHC samples) Approximately 20 slides in 8 hours (standard ISH samples)
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| Slide position capacity | |||
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1–30 slides with independent processing/functionality and temperature control for each position
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1–30 slides with independent processing/functionality and temperature control for each position
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1-20 slides with independent temperature control for each position
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| Reagent capacity | |||
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35 reagent positions
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35 reagent positions
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25 reagent positions
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| Waste degradation | |||
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Two 20 L carboys for processed aqueous waste Two 5 L bottles for separated LCS waste Virtually undetectable DAB in waste: <5 parts per billion
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Two 20 L carboys, can be changed “on the fly” without process interruption
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One 20 L carboy
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