iCa-11C LAQUAtwin

Description

LAQUAtwin Ca-11C Waterproof Pocket Ionized Calcium Meter

• Calcium is an important macro mineral for dairy cows. Measurement of iCa (ionized Calcium) on site can be of great value to veterinarians and producers. An innovative and lower cost instrument could help with more timely decisions and avoid submission of blood samples to a laboratory. The dairy veterinary field is progressively studying subclinical Hypocalcemia. To detect this condition real time using the iCa Checker can make a significant improvement in an animal’s health.
• Hypocalcemia is one of the most common disorders affecting dairy cows at the onset of lactation. It is characterized by decrease in blood calcium below normal level. Stricken cows may have it with symptoms (clinical hypocalcemia or milk fever) or without symptoms (subclinical hypocalcemia). Ionized calcium (iCa) is the physiologically active form of calcium in blood. It reflects more accurately the current calcemic blood situation compared to total blood calcium as it equals the free available calcium ions. By measuring the ionized calcium levels of blood samples directly near the cow, the treatment of dairy cows can start sooner preventing debilitating symptoms or complications. The new LAQUAtwin CA-11C has been specially developed for cow side measurement of ionized calcium in blood. Ionized calcium reflects more accurately the current calcemic blood situation compared to total blood calcium as it equals the free available calcium ions.

Benefits:

• Instant Results- The measured ionized Calcium value should give a good indication about the animals’ health and probability of contracting Hypocalcemia or Hypercalceria.
• Fast screening- Perform a quick screening without having to send your sample to the lab. Saving time ensures a quicker response to the animal’s healthcare.
• On Site Measurements- Take your sample from the animal, place a drop of blood (or serum) on the sensor and read of the lonized Calcium value.
• Economical- Analyse the animal’s health at a fraction of the cost compared to a Blood Gas Analyzer or other available methods.

Features:

• 3- Button Operation- The instrument is so easy to use that only 3 buttons are required for operation.
• Backlight- For easy viewing in the dark. It also flashes when the batteries run low.
• Indicators- Various indicalors appear such as a smiley once the value is stable, low battery indicalor and measurement mode.
• Replaceable Sensor- The flat sensor is easy to clean, which is important when handling samples containing proteins. It will last for at least 1,000 measurements and can simply be replaced.
• Accuracy in a single drop- Incorporating the same parts as stan laboratory elecirodes, the LAQUAtwin compact meters are built with miniaturised components and unique flat sensor chip, which is less than 1 mm thick, a result of 60 years of HORIBA’s sensor engineering technology.
• IP 67 Water and Dustproof Housing- The instrument is compietely water – and dustproof which ensures durability and a long lifetime even in the harshest conditions.

Specifications:

• Minimum sample volume: 0.3ml
• 2 calibration points
• Auto standard recognition
• Temperature calibration: 5 to 40.0 ºC
• Auto hold / auto stable measurement
• Auto power off: 30 mins.
• Low battery indicator
• IP67 Rating dust & waterproof
• Replaceable sensor
• Material: ABS epoxy
• Display: custom (monochrome) digital LCD with backlight
• Operating conditions: 5 to 40 ºC, 85% or less relative humidity
• Supplied with accessories (see specifications for more details)

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