Description
Hematology Reagents YRA15 and YRA17 are essential components for the operation of hematology analyzers, providing precise and reliable outcomes in laboratories. These reagents include hemolytic agents, diluents, cleaning solutions, and purified cleaning concentrations. The hemolytic agent is crucial for breaking down red blood cells, ensuring an accurate white blood cell count, classifying WBCs, and detecting hemoglobin levels. Diluents maintain the cellular structure and volume, fostering a conductive environment, while cleaning solutions are indispensable for maintaining the integrity of the analyzer’s pipes, needles, and counting chambers. Kalstein provides a comprehensive range of hematology reagents compatible with most analyzers available in the market, including both 3-part differential and 5-part differential models.
Market Price Overview
The market price for hematology reagents can vary significantly based on brand, quality, and package size. The Hematology Reagents YRA15 and YRA17 are competitively priced, with market rates typically ranging from 40 USD to 130 USD. This range reflects the product’s value and the demand for high-quality laboratory reagents. While prices can fluctuate, purchasing directly through Kalstein’s website or utilizing the Kalstein Plus platform can often result in more competitive pricing and the convenience of obtaining an automatic quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shelf life of these hematology reagents?
These reagents generally have a long shelf life when stored properly. It’s important to follow the storage instructions provided to ensure the reagents remain effective.
Are these reagents compatible with my existing hematology analyzer?
Kalstein’s reagents are compatible with most 3-part and 5-part differential analyzers on the market. For specific compatibility inquiries, contacting Kalstein directly is recommended.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
- Provides accurate and reliable laboratory results.
- Compatible with a wide range of analyzers.
- High-quality formulation ensuring consistency in tests.
Disadvantages:
- Requires careful storage conditions to maintain efficacy.
- Ongoing operational cost depending on testing volume.
Usage in the Field
In practical scenarios, the Hematology Reagents YRA15 and YRA17 are leveraged in various laboratory settings to ensure accurate blood tests are conducted. They are commonly used in hospitals, diagnostic labs, and research facilities to provide critical insights into patient health through detailed blood analysis.
Recommendations
Users are advised to regularly check the reagent levels and reorder in advance to prevent interruptions in laboratory operations. It is also crucial to follow the maintenance recommendations for analyzers to ensure the reagents deliver optimal performance. Exploring the benefits of Kalstein Plus could streamline the purchasing process, offering quicker access to necessary supplies.
Features
- Comprehensive range of reagents including diluents, lysing agents, and cleaners.
- Reliable maintenance of analyzer components.
- Compatibility with a wide array of hematology analyzers.
- Optimal for performing detailed blood analyses.
Technical Specifications
| Model Item | YRA15 | YRA16 | YRA17 |
| Start up(ml) | 18 | 15 | 4 |
| Shut down(ml) | 18 | 0 | |
| Per Test (ml) | 35 | 10 | 0.6 |
| Daily Sample | 60 | ||
| Total Test Quantity per Year | 21900 | ||
| Days | 365 | ||
| Start up and shutdown consumption per year | 13140 | 5475 | 1460 |
| Test Consumption | 766500 | 219000 | 13140 |
| Reagent package needed per year | 39 | 44.9 | 29.2 |
| Additional Information | Diluent 20L | Cleaner 5L | Lyse 500mL |
| Note: Probe cleaner is used as maintenance reagent. The total consumption should be estimated | |||





