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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 screeningⱡ
   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
System Accessories and Expendable Parts

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

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 antigens 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-A,B (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 2-8°C

Advantages of full automation

  • Up to 300 samples/hour with continuous sample loading
  • Simultaneous testing of ABO/Rh, syphilis 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 P/N 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-c̄ 17314 1 x 20 mL
Anti-ē (PK7300 only) 17319 1 x 20 mL
Anti-ē (NEW-PK7400) B49558 1 x 20 mL
Anti-K 17315 1 x 20 mL
Bromelin 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

PK® CMV-PA Systems & Controls

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 P/N 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

DIAGAST extended typing reagents manufactured for use on the PK7400 Automated Microplate System

Reagents Extended Typing Reagents: Anti-Fya, Fyb, Jka, Jkb, S, s

The Diagnast Extended Typing reagents are manufactured for use on the PK7400 Automated Microplate System. The intended use is to determine the presence or absence of the following antigens on the surface of human red blood cells:

  • Fya (Duffy)
  • Fyb (Duffy)
  • Jka (Kidd)
  • Jkb (Kidd)
  • S (MNS)
  • s̅  (MNS)

DIAGAST LISS (low ionic strength solution) and Anti-IgG reagents are added to the antibody/antigen mixture to enhance capacity.

The Diagast Neg Control PK is devoid of antibody activity and should be used in parallel testing with the DIAGAST Extended Typing reagents to differentiate between specific and non-specific agglutination.

Extended Typing Reagents

Convenient packaging with minimal reagent preparation:
  • Ready-to-use diluent in barcoded diluent bottles
  • Ready-to-use reagent in barcoded reagent vials
  • Large lot size to minimize on-receipt testing
  • Standardized operating parameters

Sample type, age and storage conditions

Sample Type Sample Expiration Storage Conditions
EDTA 5-day sample Age 2–8°C

Advantage of full automation

  • Process up to 300/samples per hour
  • Enable skilled staff to spend more time focusing on other priorities 

Advantages of advanced barcoding for process control

  • Enables onboard reagent management
  • Allows PK7400 to verify reagent placement
  • Traces reagents by name, lot number, vial number and expiration date

Advantages of ready-to-use reagents

  • Eliminate dilution studies and preparation of lab-manufactured and third-party reagents
  • Helps reagent lot-to-lot consistency, resulting in reliable results

DIAGAST Extended Typing reagents ordering information

Antisera, Sample Diluent and Potentiators P/N Kit
Anti-Fya (FY1) PK 73020 1 x 20 mL
Anti-Fyb (FY2) PK 73021 1 x 20 mL
Anti-Jka (JK1) PK 73022 1 x 20 mL
Anti-Jkb (JK2) PK 73023 1 x 20 mL
Anti-S (MNS3) PK 73024 1 x 20 mL
Anti-s̅ (MNS4) PK (clone-P3BER)  73032 1 x 20 mL
Anti-s̅ (MNS4) PK (clone P3YAN3)  73025 1 x 20 mL
NEG Control PK 73026 1 x 20 mL
AHG Anti-IgG PK 73028 1 x 20 mL
LISS PK 73029 1 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

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

Reagents PK7400 ABO-D Blood Grouping and RH-K Phenotyping Reagents

PK7400 blood grouping and phenotyping reagents are intended for the determination of blood ABO group and Rh types, and Rh and Kell phenotypes in blood donors using the PK7400 system.

The Anti-A, Anti-B and Anti-A,B (PK1 and PK2) reagents are used in the red blood cell determination of the ABO blood group. The antisera 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 in the red cell determination of the Rh type. The antisera are used to detect the presence of the D (Rh) antigen on the surface of human red blood cells. The Anti-C, Anti-E, Anti-c̅, Anti-e̅  and Anti-K (PK1 and PK2) are used for Rh-Kell phenotyping of human red blood cells. These reagents detect the presence of antigens C, E, c̅, e and K on the surface of human red blood cells.

The Control PK 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.

PK7400 blood grouping and Rh-K reagents

  • Standardize operating parameters
    • Ready-to-use, barcoded reagent vials
    • Ready-to-use, barcoded diluent bottles
  • Large lot size minimizes hands-on receipt testing process
  • Tests loading capacity of 675 tests/vial

Sample type, age and storage conditions

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

PK7400 Hema Cells

The Hema Cells reagents are intended for the determination of the reverse or plasma group on the PK7400 analyzer.

The determination of an ABO blood group is defined by demonstrating the presence or absence of antigens 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 PK7400 system blood grouping reagents: Anti-A, Anti-B and Anti-A,B (red blood cell or forward group). The PK System Hema Cells A1, A2, O and B (plasma or reverse group) confirm the red blood cell group result by verifying the presence of the corresponding antibodies in the plasma by using known red blood cells.

The Hema Cells reagent products have been developed and optimized for use on the PK7400 analyzer. The ready-to-use reagent reduces preparation error and labor needed to perform blood grouping testing.

Sample type, age and storage conditions

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

Advantages of full automation on the PK7400 Automated Microplate System

  • Up to 300 samples/hour
  • Simultaneous testing with 12 reagents, providing batch testing flexibility

Advanced barcoding for process control

  • Enables onboard reagent management
  • Allows PK7400 to verify reagent placement
  • Tracks reagents by name, lot number, vial number and expiration date

Advantages of ready-to-use reagents

  • Eliminates dilution studies and preparation of lab-manufactured and third party reagents
  • Ensures reagent lot-to-lot consistency, resulting in reliable results

PK7400 blood grouping and phenotyping reagents ordering information

Antisera and Sample Diluent
 P/N
 Kit
Anti-A (PK1)/Anti-A (PK2)
 B10328/B10331
 10 x 20 mL
Anti-B (PK1)/Anti-B (PK2)
 B10329/B10332
 10 x 20 mL
Anti-A,B (PK1)/Anti-A,B (PK2)
 B10330/B10333
 10 x 20 mL
Anti-D (PK)
 B10334
10 x 20 mL
Anti-D (PK1)/Anti-D (PK2)
 B10335/B10336
 10 x 20 mL
Control PK
 B10350
10 x 20 mL
Anti-C (PK1)/Anti-C (PK2)
 B10337/B10342
 4 x 20 mL
Anti-E (PK1) Anti-E (PK2)
 B10338/B10343
 4 x 20 mL
Anti-c̅ (PK1/Anti-c̅ (PK2)
 B10339/B10344
 4 x 20 mL
Anti-e̅ (PK1)/Anti-e̅ (PK2)
 B10340/B10345
 4 x 20 mL
Anti-K (PK1)/Anti-K (PK2)
 B10341/B10346
 4 x 20 mL
Bromeline PK
 B10351
 6 x 900 mL
PK7400 Hema Cells A1 and B (PK1)
 B10347
 2 x 2 x 20 mL
PK7400 Hema Cells A2 (PK1)
 B10348
 4 x 20 mL
PK7400 Hema Cells O (PK1)
 B10349
 4 x 20 mL
PK7400 Hema Cells A1 and B (PK2)
 B10903
 2 x 2 x 20 mL
PK7400 Hema Cells A2 (PK2)
 B10904
4 x 20 mL
PK7400 Hema Cells O (PK2)
 B10905
4 x 20 mL

 






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