Chosen by 3 out of 4 physicians who perform HbA1c testing in their office,1 the DCA Vantage Analyzer with version 4.x software offers additional important benefits:
 1) Security and compliance – to minimize risk and maintain better control
- Added security access modes with support for up to 1,000 operators
- Prevent unauthorized users from using the system
- Definable operator access levels
- Operator lock-out to protect patient information
- Audit trail ties patient results to specific operators
2) Even easier to use
- Bar-code scanner captures operator access codes
- Audible alerts confirm the accuracy of bar-code scans
- Short report format makes printing faster
3) Flexible data management – comprehensive information provided for improved results interpretation
- HbA1c reference ranges are display, printed, and transmitted with each patient record
- Control ranges for HbA1c and microalbumin/creatinine tests automatically transmitted
- Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) results are automatically transmitted*
- Supports new Japanese Diabetes Society (JDS) reporting units
4) Connectivity options – interface to POC data managers or the LIS
- POCT1-A2 communication protocol offers:
- Standardized two-way communication with data managers
- When interfaced to third party data management systems (DMS), operator lists can be sent to remote analyzers from a central location
- RAPIDComm-ready to interface to Siemens POC data management system for increased control and management capabilities
- Enhanced autosend capabilities for improved data transmission
Note: existing DMS interfaces may need to be updated to support the POCT1-A2 communication protocol
1 GHX Market Intelligence 4Q 2012 Report