Siemens Healthcare DCA Advantage Analyser

Siemens DCA Advantage HbA1c and Microalbumin Analyser

The Siemens DCA Advantage is a point-of-care analyser for HbA1c and microalbumin/creatinine ratio testing, designed for use in GP surgeries, diabetes clinics and outpatient settings. Using a 1 µl fingerstick whole blood sample with no preparation or reagent pipetting, it delivers HbA1c results in 6 minutes and microalbumin/creatinine ratio results in 7 minutes, enabling glycaemic monitoring and early kidney disease detection during the patient consultation. Single-use test cartridges contain all reagents and are automatically calibrated via a lot-specific calibration card, eliminating the need for manual calibration procedures. A built-in thermal printer generates a patient result record at the end of each test. The DCA Advantage is a discontinued model now superseded by the DCA Vantage; reagents and consumables remain available. This unit is sold as used.

Key Features

• HbA1c results in 6 minutes - from 1 µl fingerstick whole blood sample; no fasting required
• Microalbumin/creatinine ratio in 7 minutes - from a random urine sample; supports early detection of diabetic nephropathy
• No sample or reagent preparation - add sample to cartridge, load and walk away; no pipetting or reagent handling
• Automatic lot-specific calibration - calibration card in each cartridge batch provides automatic calibration with every new lot
• Built-in thermal printer - generates printed patient result records for the patient file
• NGSP certified - HbA1c results standardised to the NGSP/DCCT reference method
• RS232 interface - for connection to LIS/HIS systems
• Single-use test cartridges - self-contained reagent system; no cross-contamination risk
• Suitable for GP surgery, diabetes clinic and outpatient POCT use

Information on this page is provided for guidance and does not replace advice from a qualified clinician. Always read the manufacturer's instructions before use, and check that a device is suitable for the patient and the prescribed therapy.