
ProtoFluor Z
ProtoFluor® Z
| Cat. No. | Item |
| 2005 | ProtoFluor Z, 110V |
| 2006 | ProtoFluor Z, 220V |
The ProtoFluor Z instrument for measuring zinc protoporphyrin is easy to use. The operator simply inserts the sample holder containing the sample into the instrument, then presses the measure button. The ZPP value is displayed on the LED and can be reported in mmol ZPP/mol Heme (ratio of ZPP to heme), in mg/dL whole blood at a 35% hematocrit for adults, or mg/dL whole blood at a 42% hematocrit for children. The ProtoFluor method is inexpensive, requires only one drop of whole blood, and takes only seconds to perform, making it an ideal screening test.
ProtoFluor Z Specifications
Units of Measurement: mmol ZPP/mole Heme (ratio of ZPP to
Heme in the red blood cell) or mg ZPP/dL
Whole Blood (concentration)
Measurement Range: 0 to 600 mmol
ZPP/mol Heme, 0 to 270 mg/dL
Input Power: 110V, 50/60 Hz; 220V, 50/60
Hz
Dimensions: 71/2" H x 111/2" W
x 111/4" D (19 x 29.5 x 28.6 cm)
Weight: 12.6 lb (5.7 kg)
Environment: 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F)
ProtoFluor Z Accessories and Service Contracts
| Cat. No. | Item |
| 2007 | ProtoFluor Sample Holder |
| 1147 | Comprehensive Replacement Agreement for PFZ |
| 9147 | Service Manual for ProtoFluor Z |
The Extended Warranty
covers the 6 month period immediately after the expiration of
the standard manufacturer's warranty on the instrument. The Comprehensive
Replacement Agreement covers all service and parts, except routine
maintenance, for a one year period.
ProtoFluor Reagent Kit and Individual Items
| Cat. No. | Item |
| 2000 | ProtoFluor Reagent Kit |
| 2 x 15 mL ProtoFluor Reagent | |
| 2 x 125 ProtoFluor Coverslips | |
| 1 x 2.5 mL ProtoFluor Calibrator-Low | |
| 1 x 2.5 mL ProtoFluor Calibrator-High | |
| 2002 | ProtoFluor Reagent, 2 x 15 mL |
| 2010 | ProtoFluor Calibrator-Low, 5 x 2.5 mL |
| 2011 | ProtoFluor Calibrator-High, 5 x 2.5 mL |
| 2001 | ProtoFluor Coverslips, 10 x 125 |
ProtoFluor Reagent stabilizes hemoglobin so that it has the same spectral characteristics as fully oxygenated hemoglobin. Stabilization prevents false low results obtained with deoxygenated hemoglobin and eliminates stirring or other manual methods for oxygenating samples.
The ProtoFluor Calibrators are stable solutions of zinc protoporphyrin and heme. ProtoFluor Calibrator-High is used to calibrate the instrument and ProtoFluor Calibrator-Low is used to verify the calibration. Calibration requires only a few seconds and adjustments in calibrations are accomplished by simultaneously pressing two control buttons on the front panel of the instrument.
Coverslips are specifically manufactured and processed from low fluorescing glass. All items in the ProtoFluor Reagent kit are available separately.

