Overview
The Helena Laboratories ProtoFluor-Z G2006000 is a dedicated hematofluorometer engineered for quantitative measurement of zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) in clinical and laboratory settings. Designed for 220V / 50Hz operation, this instrument excels in rapid turnaround screening applications. The ProtoFluor-Z method requires only a single drop of whole blood and delivers results in seconds, making it an efficient choice for high-volume reference laboratories and hospital transfusion services.
Key Features
- LED digital display for direct ZPP result readout in multiple reporting formats
- Simple operation: insert sample holder and press measure button
- Rapid analysis—results in seconds with minimal sample preparation
- Single-drop whole blood sampling requirements reduce waste and procedure time
- Quick calibration using stable ProtoFluor Calibrator solutions (High and Low)
- European/international electrical specification (220V, 50Hz, 0.5A)
Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage: 220V AC, 50Hz
- Power Consumption: 0.5A
- Display: LED numeric readout
- Measurement Units: mol ZPP/mol Heme, µg/dL whole blood (42% hematocrit), µg/dL whole blood (35% hematocrit)
- Sample Requirement: Whole blood drop (~5 µL)
- Analysis Time: Seconds per sample
- Calibration Method: Dual-point (Calibrator-High and Calibrator-Low)
- Manufacturer: Helena Laboratories, Beaumont, Texas (USA)
- Part Number: G2006000
Typical Applications
- Iron deficiency anemia screening and diagnosis
- Lead exposure assessment in occupational health programs
- Hemolytic anemia and porphyria investigation
- Blood bank and transfusion medicine quality control
- Hospital laboratory hematology departments
- Reference and diagnostic laboratories performing bulk ZPP analysis
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- ProtoFluor Reagent (catalog 2002)
- ProtoFluor Calibrator-Low (catalog 2010)
- ProtoFluor Calibrator-High (catalog 2011)
- ProtoFluor Glass Slides (catalog 2001)
- ProtoFluor Sample Holders (catalog 2007)
- Standard laboratory hematology workflows
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Helena Laboratories ProtoFluor-Z G2005000 (110V model only if voltage conversion is available)
Works With
- Helena ProtoFluor reagent kits and calibration standards
- Standard clinical laboratory sample preparation protocols
- Standalone operation (no PC or network connection required)
- Manual record-keeping or integration with paper-based laboratory LIS workflows
