HCT-D1
Digital Hematocrit Reader
Place the spun capillary, press Read. Packed cell volume to a tenth of a percent in under two seconds.
- Display resolution
- 0.1%
- Display resolution
- Reading time
- < 2 s
- Reading time
- Results stored
- 1,000
- Results stored
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Overview
The HCT-D1 replaces the reading card and the judgement it relies on. It locates the seal, red cell column, buffy coat and plasma meniscus in a centrifuged microhematocrit capillary optically, and reports the hematocrit with an estimated hemoglobin value. Every result is timestamped, stored against a sample ID and ready to print or export.
Removes the reading card
Manual reading depends on aligning a card by eye, and two readers rarely agree to the percent. The HCT-D1 detects the column boundaries itself, including tubes that are not filled to a standard length, so results are consistent between staff and between shifts.
Traceable results
Results are stored with sample ID, operator and time. They can be printed on an optional thermal printer or exported over USB-C as CSV for a laboratory information system.
Works where the centrifuge works
An internal rechargeable battery gives a full day of readings, so the reader sits beside a centrifuge in a clinic, a blood bank or an outreach program without needing its own socket.
Specifications
Full technical data is in the datasheet.
| Measurement | Packed cell volume (hematocrit), optical detection of column boundaries |
|---|---|
| Range | 10–80% PCV |
| Resolution | 0.1% |
| Derived value | Estimated hemoglobin (g/dL), labelled as derived |
| Sample | Centrifuged microhematocrit capillary, 75 mm |
| Reading time | Under 2 seconds |
| Memory | 1,000 results with sample ID, operator and time |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB-C (CSV export), optional thermal printer |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion, approximately 8 hours of use |
| Display | Color display with on-screen guidance |
| Dimensions | 210 × 215 × 102 mm (W × D × H) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Operating environment | 15–35 °C, up to 80% RH non-condensing |
APPLICATIONS
- Anemia screening
- Blood donor screening
- Dengue and dehydration monitoring
- Neonatal and paediatric care
IN THE BOX
- HCT-D1 reader
- USB-C power adapter and cable
- Calibration check capillary
- Quick start guide
INTENDED USE
Reads the packed cell volume of centrifuged microhematocrit capillaries. Results are to be interpreted by qualified personnel together with other clinical findings.
Regulatory status varies by country. Contact us for registration documents and certificates for your market.
Request a quotation for the HCT-D1.
Quotations include delivery to your facility, installation options and operator training. Volume and tender pricing is available for hospital groups and public programs.