Heparin Monitoring

Actalyke- XL
Accurate Activated Clotting Time (ACT) testing is essential for monitoring heparin therapy during cardiac procedures and dialysis. Actalyke instruments and reagent tubes provide the sensitivity, reliability and rapidity needed to make timely treatment decisions at the point of care.
All Actalyke instruments use a two-point clot detection mechanism, enabling clot detection at the early fibrin formation stage with less variation due to clot fragility. This provides greater precision, especially on highly heparinized and diluted samples. The Actalyke XL is a premier analyzer offering dual-well testing, excellent reproducibility and strong data handling features. The XL is fully compatible with all ACT tubes. Helena offers a full line of Actalyke ACT tubes, including traditional glass bead, kaolin, celite- plus new MAX-ACT.

Actalyke XL Specifications
Tests: Whole Blood Activated Clotting Time (ACT). Accepts Actalyke ACT Tubes with celite, kaolin, glass-bead activators; MAX-ACT Tubes with blended activators; all International Technidyne Hemochron- tubes
Measurement Range:-0-1500 seconds
Incubation Temperature:- 36.5-C – 37.5-C (97.7-F – 99.5-F)
Dimensions: 10.7”W x 8.0”H. x 12.0”L (27.2 x 20.3 x 30.5 cm)

Actalyke Mini II
Activated Clotting Time (ACT) Analyzer
The MINI II is the simplest, least expensive ACT instrument available, yet it retains high sensitivity, 2-point clot detection for greatest reliability. Performance, linearity and CVs parallel larger Actalyke analyzers. It’s ideal for use in the catheterization, dialysis or the surgical suite. Optional battery pack available.

– 6” Footprint – The MINI II features a very small footprint, but has a very large high visibility screen. Operation of the MINI II is extremely simple. Just insert the ACT reagent tube containing whole blood and push the button.
– Full Cross-Compatibility – The MINI II is fully compatible with all ACT tubes. Helena offers a full line of Actalyke ACT tubes, including traditional glass bead, kaolin and celite, plus new MAX-ACT.

Actalyke MINI II Specifications
Tests: Whole Blood Activated Clotting Time (ACT). Accepts Actalyke ACT Tubes with celite, kaolin, glass-bead activators; MAX-ACT Tubes with blended activators; all International Technidyne Hemochron- tubes
Measurement Range:- 0-1500 seconds
Incubation Temperature:- 36.5-C – 37.5-C- (97.7-F – 99.5-F)
Dimensions:- 6.1”W x 4.8”H x 6.3”L (15.5 x 12.2 x 16.0 cm)
Display: 3.2 x 1″ (8 x 2.54 cm)
Weight (with printer):- 5.3 lbs. (2.4 kg) (with battery):
Line Voltage:- 47-63 Hz, 85-265 V A/C (Battery optional – DC)
Environment: 15-C to 30-C (59 to 86-F)
Data Transfer Capability: Printer option available for hard copy
CLIA Classification: Non-waived
Display: 3.2” x 4” Color LCD Touch Screen (8.1 x 10.2 cm)
Weight (with printer):- 15 lbs. (6.8 kg)
Line Voltage:- 47-63 Hz, 85-265 V A/C
Battery: Rechargeable
Environment: 15-C to 30-C (59 to 86-F)
Data Input: LCD touch screen; Optional bar code reader for patient ID entry
Data transfer capability: 3.5” Diskette, RS232, RF Transmit, Printer
CLIA Classification: Moderately Complex
CE Certified; NCCLS-POCT 1-A Compliant
AQC-HP Control Kit for MAX-ACT, C-ACT, K-ACT
Cat. No. Item
AQC-HP QC Kit 1 Normal, 1 High Control
– 10 x 1 mL QC Level – I
– 10 x 1 mL QC Level – III
– 2 x 10 mL Diluent
– 2 x 10 mL Calcium Chloride
The QC Kit is for use in verifying reagent performance with MAX-ACT, C-ACT and K-ACT Tubes. The kit provides two levels of quality control, normal and high. The lyophilized control is stable one hour at room temperature once reconstituted