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IA Breath Analyzer for H2 and CH4 Analysis

Ingeniería Analítica has developed an instrument that performs all analytical pre-treatments, sample injection, and analysis automatically. The analyzer features a custom PAL automatic sampler for sample pre-treatment, connected to an Agilent 990 MicroGC with our proprietary interface. The laboratory technician only needs to load labeled tubes into the instrument carousel and initiate the sequence. The robot will pick up the tube, read the 1D/2D barcode, and automatically inject the sample into the MicroGC. In less than 3 minutes, the MicroGC will report on hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide (control analyte); the result could be reported to LIMS.


Why does a patient need a breath test?


This test is carried out to verify if the patient can properly absorb a specific sugar; in some cases, the body cannot digest sugars like lactose or fructose. The test measures a byproduct of sugar breakdown (hydrogen and methane, in gas phase) in the breath. If the sugar is not absorbed correctly, gut bacteria ferment it, producing hydrogen/methane as a byproduct. Under normal circumstances, there is little to no hydrogen and methane in the breath. This will remain unchanged if the sugar is absorbed in the intestine.


What does the test involve?


Some preparation is required before the test. This preparation involves discontinuing certain medications and fasting. Prior to taking the sample, the patient must drink a high-sugar solution. After drinking the solution, the patient must exhale into a tube with a straw. The patient needs to repeat the same procedure for the next three hours.

Features

  • - Cycle time: Less than 3 minutes/tube
  • - Calibration range:
    •  Hydrogen: 5 ppm to 200 ppm
    •  Methane: 5 ppm to 50 ppm
    •  Carbon Dioxide: 1,5% to 7,0 %
  • - Capacity: until 720 tubes
  • - Tubes: Compatible with 12 ml breath sampling Exetainer® tubes
  • - Calibration: Automatic or Manual
  • - LIMS connection: Available on demand.
  • - Reproducibility: ≤ 2,5% RSD
  • - Gas requirements: Argon and Helium


 

IABREATH0001

IABREATH0002

IABREATH0003

IABREATH0004

Tubes Capacity

576

720

576

720

Calibration

Manual

Manual

Automatic

Automatic

Cycle time

3 minutes

Analites

H2, CH4, CO2

RSD

2,5% (H2,CH4) 1,5% (CO2)

Gas Requeriments

Argon and Helium

Gas Pressure

550 ±10 kPa (80 ±1.5 psi)

Tubes

12 ml breath sampling Exetainer® tubes

Bare codes

Compatible with 1D and 2D bare codes

Operational Temperature

0 to 50 ºC

Operational Humidity

5 to 95 % (without condensates)

Dimensions (WxDxH)

190 mm x 80 mm x 80 mm

Weight

60 Kg

65 Kg

60 Kg

65 Kg

 Power

90-240Vac 50/60Hz