Features of the Vi-CELL MetaFLEX Analyzer

Vi Cell MetaFLEXIdeal for micro- to large-scale cell culture applications in R&D, QC and manufacturing, the Vi-CELL MetaFLEX is designed to deliver rapid and accurate bioanalyte analysis.

  • Delivers measurements for all parameters in ≥ 35 seconds* at sample volumes ≥ 65 μL.
  • 60-second cycle time enables throughput of 44 samples/hour.*
  • Average uptime performance is 23.5 hours/day.**
  • Sensor cassettes perform automatic QC and are designed for 30 days of use (or ≤ 300 tests), and can be stored for up to 6 months at 35-46° F (2-8° C).
  • Solution packs are designed for 30 days of use (or until empty), and can be stored for up to 4 months at 35-77° F (2-25° C).

* May vary during startup
** May vary during startup; the longest activity is 2.5 min for system calibration   

Instrument qualification: IQ/OQ

Automatic quality management system

  • 3 dedicated QC solutions
  • Automatic detection and correction of failures
  • Continuous system and analysis checks
  • Air detection
  • Automatic lockout of parameter that fails QC
  • Customizable QC schedule

Measured parameters

Type Parameter Units Range of indication
pH pH pH scale 6.3 - 8.0
Cell Culture Gas pCO2 mmHg; Torr 5 - 250
kPa 0.67 - 33.3
pO2 mmHg; Torr 0 - 800
kPa 0 - 107
Electrolyte cK+ mmol/L 0.5 - 25
meq/L 0.5 - 25
cNa+ mmol/L 7 - 350
meq/L 7 - 350
cCa2+ mmol/L 0.1 - 9.99
meq/L 0.2 - 19.98
mg/dL 0.4 - 40.04
cCl- mmol/L 7 - 350
meq/L 7 - 350
Metabolite cGlu mmol/L 0 - 60
mg/dL 0 - 1081
g/L 0 - 10.81
cLac mmol/L –0.1 - 31
meq/L –0.1 - 31
mg/dL –1 - 279
g/L -1 - 2.79

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