PK7400 Automated Microplate System

Unmatched throughput. Simple to use. Reliable results.

The PK7400 Automated Microplate System delivers the industry’s highest throughput and improves workflow efficiency through fully automated, batch-test functionality. The next evolution in PK innovation, the PK7400 donor testing analyzer, enables you to optimize testing using proven agglutination technology and a comprehensive blood-typing menu. Streamlined maintenance, state-of-the-art software and uptime-enhancing PROService maximize productivity — strengthening confidence in operational performance and results reporting.

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The PK7400 automated blood banking analyzer delivers unmatched throughput

Analyze up to 300 samples per hour for rapid processing of large sample volumes
Test multiple assays per batch

Simple to use donor testing analysis

Reduce training time and optimize operator time with user-friendly software, featuring customizable menus and color-coded icons
Reduce operator hands-on time by removing quarterly and annual maintenance
Gain efficiency by improving visibility into reagent use and accessibility to online maintenance through an enhanced graphical user interface
Save time and streamline workflow using a programmable, fully automated startup mode
Store and search test results easily with onboard data management capabilities
Enhance uptime with PROService remote service application

The PK 7400 donor testing analyzer delivers peace of mind

Strengthen confidence in results with time-proven agglutination technology
Simplify operation using one manual barcode scanner with multipurpose use
Readily available status light indicator allows operator to view status from a distance
Optimize plate and data review with side-by-side viewing of microplate well images and channel results
Enhance online review of images with next-generation camera technology

General Characteristics
Analytical method	Agglutination method on terraced microplates
Channels	12
Throughput	300 samples/hour with 5 diluted sample cups
Sample capacity	12 racks or 120 samples; continuous sample-rack loading allowed
Sample tube size	In primary or secondary tubes: diameter: 12‒15 mm; height: 75‒100 mm
Sample	Plasma, serum, red blood cells
Reagent tray	Up to 16 reagents can be loaded; 12 positions for primary reagents (R1); 4 positions for secondary reagents (R2)
Reaction vessel	Terraced microplates
Reaction time	60 minutes
Assays	ABO blood grouping, Rh typing, including weak D testing, red blood cell antigen screening and syphilis qualitative screening^ⱡ
Sample barcode	NW-7, CODE 39, CODE 128, ISBT-CODE 128, 2 of 5 Interleaved and EAN-13
Analyzer dimensions	1,760 mm (W) x 920 mm (D) x 1,380 mm (H) / 69 in (W) x 36 in (D) x 54 in (H)
Console dimensions	Console dimensions 800 mm (W) x 720 mm (D) x 1,450 mm (H) / 32 in (W) x 28 in (D) x 57 in (H)
Weight	750 kg / 1,653 lbs
Electrical Requirements
Electrical consumption	3.0 kVA maximum
Current	15‒30 amp (with UPS)
Circuit	Dedicated and noise-free
Voltage	200/208/220/230/240 VAC (±10%) single phase
Frequency	50/60 Hz (±1 Hz)
Ground requirement	<100 ohms
Location	Power cable length 10 m (30 ft)
Water Requirements
Type	Deionized
Supply	Continuous flow
Resistivity	>0.5 mega ohms
Mechanical filtration	<0.5 µm (glycerol-free) filter at discharge of deionizer
Consumption	50 L/hour max, instantaneous demand 3.5 L/minute
Pressure	0.49 x 10⁵ Pa to 3.92 x 10⁵ Pa (7.1‒58.8 PSI)
Location	Shutoff valve within 10 m (30 ft)
Tubing diameter	12 mm (ID) x 18 mm (OD)
Connection	0.5 in barbed-hose fitting
Drain Requirements
Gravity	Hazardous waste floor drain: maximum height 1.5 m (5 ft); max distance from analyzer: 10 m (30 ft)
Tubing requirements	15 mm (ID) x 22 mm (OD)
Environmental Requirements
Average heat output	7,200 KJ/H (6,824 BTU) max
Ambient temperature	18–28°C (fluctuations during measurement shall be within ± 2°C)
Ambient humidity	20%–80% relative humidity
Noise output	Max 65 dB or less

Parts System Accessories and Expendable Parts

Beckman Coulter supports you with a full complement of accessories and expendable parts for the PK7400 System. Beckman Coulter offers training to end users on proper use and replacement of all accessories and expendable parts. The replacement of consumable parts can be monitored in an online menu located on the PK7400. This menu can serve as a tool for establishing a time line for purchasing consumable parts.

Reagents PK Blood Grouping and Phenotyping Reagents

The PK Blood Grouping Reagents are intended for the determination of ABO blood group, Rh and Kell phenotypes in blood donors using Beckman Coulter PK Systems.

The Anti-A, Anti-B and Anti-A,B reagents are used in the red blood cell determination of the ABO blood group. They are used to determine the absence or presence of erythrocytic antigens A and/or B on the surface of human red blood cells.

The Anti-D reagents: Anti-D, Anti-D (PK1) and Anti-D (PK2) are used to determine the Rh type, to detect the presence of the D (Rh) antigen on the surface of human red blood cells. The Anti-C, Anti-E, Anti-c̄, Anti-ē and Anti-K are used for Rh-Kell phenotyping of human red blood cells. These reagents detect the presence of antigens C, E, c̄, ē and K on the surface of red blood cells.

The PK Control is devoid of antibody activity and should be tested in parallel with the PK System Blood Grouping and Phenotyping reagents to differentiate between specific and non-specific agglutination.

PK Blood Grouping and Phenotyping Reagents

Standardized operating parameters
- Ready-to-use, barcoded reagent vials
- Ready-to-use barcoded diluent bottles
Large lot size minimizes hands-on receipt testing process
Test loading capacity of 680 tests/vial

Sample type, age and storage conditions

Sample	Sample Expiration	Storage Condition
EDTA	5-day sample age	2-8°C

The Beckman Coulter PK 7400 Blood grouping and phenotyping reagents for the determination of blood ABO group and RH type

Reagents PK Reagent Red Blood Cells

PK System Reagent Red Blood Cells (A1 and B) are intended for the determination of the reverse or plasma group on Beckman Coulter PK systems.

The determination of an ABO blood group is defined by demonstrating the presence or absence of A and/or B on the surface of human red blood cells and detecting the presence or absence of Anti-A and/or Anti-B antibodies in the plasma. The red blood cell antigens are identified using the Beckman Coulter PK System blood grouping reagents. Anti-A, Anti-B and Anti-AB (red blood cell or forward group). The PK System Reagent Cells A₁ and B (plasma or reverse group) confirm the red blood cell group by verifying the presence of the corresponding antibodies in the plasma by using known red blood cells.

Sample type, age and storage conditions

Sample	Sample Expiration	Storage Condition
EDTA	5-day sample age	Age 2–8°C

Advantages of full automation

Up to 300 samples/hour with continuous sample loading
Simultaneous testing with ABO/Rh, syphillis and/or CMV*

Advanced barcoding

Enables onboard reagent management
Allows PK system to verify reagent placement
Tracks reagents by name, lot number, vial number and expiration date

Advantages of ready-to-use reagents

Reagent lot-to-lot consistency resulting in reliable results

PK blood grouping and phenotyping reagents ordering information

Reagents and Sample Diluent	Part Number	Kit
Anti-A	17301	10 x 20 mL
Anti-A	27301	10 x 20 mL
Anti-B	17302	10 x 20 mL
Anti-B	27302	10 x 20 mL
Anti-A,B	17303	10 x 20 mL
Anti-D	17304	10 x 20 mL
Anti-D (PK1)	17305	10 x 20 mL
Anti-D (PK2)	17306	10 x 20 mL
Control	17317	10 x 20 mL
Reagent Red Blood Cells A₁ and B	17318	2 x 2 x 20 mL
Anti-C	17309	1 x 20 mL
Anti-E	17307	1 x 20 mL
Anti-	17314	1 x 20 mL
Anti- (PK7300 only)	17319	1 x 20 mL
Anti- (NEW-PK7400)	B49558	1 x 20 mL
Anti-K	17315	1 x 20 mL
Bromeline	17330	6 x 900 mL

PK7400 TP HA reagent for use on the Beckman Coulter PK7400 Automated Microplate System blood group test instrument

Reagents PK7400 TP HA Reagent and Controls

The PK7400 TP HA reagent is intended for the qualitative screening of blood and plasma donors for the detection of Treponema pallidum IgG and IgM antibodies to syphilis in human serum, EDTA plasma or CPDA plasma using the PK7400 System. This assay is not intended for diagnostic use. The ready-to-use reagents are uniform, stable and easy to handle, which reduces preparation error and labor needed to perform the assay.

Standardized operating parameters with:

Barcoded vials
Ready-to-use reagent and diluent
Color-coded control caps and labels
Ready-to-use controls

Large lot size minimizes hands-on receipt testing process
Storage space reduced with kit size of 3,600 tests/kit

PK7400 TP HA product: sample type, age and storage conditions

Sample Type	Sample Expiration	Storage Condition
EDTA	7-day sample age	2–8°C
Serum	7-day Sample age	2–8°C

Full automation advantages with the PK7400 Automated Microplate System

Up to 300 samples/hour
Simultaneous testing with ABO/Rh/CMV* or dedicated syphilis batches

PK7400 TP HA control set

Conveniently packaged with:

Eight ready-to-use reactive/nonreactive controls
Color-coded, barcode labels
5 mL/vial

PK7400 TP HA reagent ordering information

Product	Part Number	Kit
PK7400 TP HA Reagent	B11186	3 x 45 mL
PK7400 TP HA Controls	B11187	Reactive: 8 x 5 mL Nonreactive: 8 x 5 mL

Reagents PK CMV-PA System Reagent and Controls*

The PK CMV-PA System is a passive particle agglutination assay intended for the qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to cytomegalovirus (CMV) in human plasma and serum from blood donors using Beckman Coulter PK Systems. This test is not intended for diagnostic use. The PK CMV-PA System has been developed to provide an indirect particle agglutination CMV assay using uniform reagents, which are stable and easy to handle.

Standardized operating parameters

Barcode labels provided in each kit for standardized labeling
Dedicated sample diluent provided in test kit
Ready-to-use controls
Color-coded control caps and labels

Large lot size minimizes hands-on receipt testing process
Storage space reduced with kit size of 2,500 tests/kit

Sample type, age and storage conditions

Sample	Sample Expiration	Storage Condition
EDTA	5-day sample age	2–8°C
Serum	14-day sample age	2–8°C

Full automation advantages

Up to 300 samples/hour with continuous sample loading
Simultaneous testing of ABO/Rh, syphilis and/or CMV

PK CMV-PA System Control Set

Eight ready-to-use reactive/nonreactive controls
Color-coded and barcode labeled
4 mL each

PK CMV-PA System reagent ordering information

Product	Part Number	Kit
PK CMV-PA System	PA2300	10 x 6 mL
PK CMV-PA System Controls	PA2302	Reactive 6 x 4 mL Nonreactive 6 x 4 mL

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PK7400 Automated Microplate System

Parts System Accessories and Expendable Parts

Reagents PK Blood Grouping and Phenotyping Reagents

PK Blood Grouping and Phenotyping Reagents

Sample type, age and storage conditions

Reagents PK Reagent Red Blood Cells

Sample type, age and storage conditions

Advantages of full automation

Advanced barcoding

Advantages of ready-to-use reagents

PK blood grouping and phenotyping reagents ordering information

Reagents PK7400 TP HA Reagent and Controls

PK7400 TP HA product: sample type, age and storage conditions

Full automation advantages with the PK7400 Automated Microplate System

PK7400 TP HA control set

PK7400 TP HA reagent ordering information

Reagents PK CMV-PA System Reagent and Controls*

Sample type, age and storage conditions

Full automation advantages

PK CMV-PA System Control Set

PK CMV-PA System reagent ordering information