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CAPILLARYS 3 TERA MC

Capillary Electrophoresis solution to meet your high capacity needs.

Published date: 3/8/2021 | Modified date: 6/9/2026

Key figures

  • 260

    tests/hour - Protein Electrophoresis Throughput. High throughput for resource optimization and capacity increase

  • 528

    Sample loading Capacity. Single-point sample handling reduces unnecessary motions and transportation

  • 7

    Parameters available. Various configurations available, from mono-parametric for maximum capacity to multiparametric for parallel analyses

  • 4 800

    Reagent autonomy (Number of tests). High walk-away capability to increase uptime and simplify laboratory workflows

About CAPILLARYS 3 TERA MC*

Automated Sample Handling Sebia’s Workcell integrates up to three CAPILLARYS 3 TERA systems connected via a Tube Loader and Rack Conveyors, delivering fully automated sample handling from start to finish.

High Throughput and Autonomy With its high throughput and extended autonomy, Sebia’s Workcell enables customers to efficiently meet high-capacity workflow demands.

Ergonomics and Multi-Parametric Performance The ergonomic design of the CAPILLARYS 3 TERA MC ensures high performance in multi-parametric configurations, while streamlining workflows, reducing operator effort, and optimizing both sample and reagent management.

*Maximum Capacity or MC designation refers to Tube Loader CAPILLARYS 3 - P/N: 1249 and Rack Conveyor CAPILLARYS 3 - P/N: 1250 associated with CAPILLARYS 3 TERA - P/N: 1246

Key Benefits

The CAPILLARYS 3 TERA MC is a modular and versatile solution that provides the flexibility to adapt to various needs while achieving enhanced efficiency.
  • Last system evolution

    New features designed to streamline the workflow, making the system easier to operate : New user-interface allowing operators to effortlessly pilot the instrument Beacon system providing real-time visual updates on the instrument’s status Ergonomic multi-client monitor

  • Integrated control workstation

    Single workstation enabling the operator to ergonomically run and control the system, manage samples, and perform technical result validation.

Featured tests for CAPILLARYS 3 TERA MC

Main Characteristics

Test menu

  • Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)
  • Serum Immunotyping
  • Urine Protein Electrophoresis (UPE)
  • Urine Immunotyping
  • Hb A1c (venous blood & capillary blood)
  • Hemoglobin Electrophoresis (adult blood)
  • CDT & CDTIFCC

Sample types: whole blood, urine, serum

Performance

With up to 36 capillaries, the high volume workcell CAPILLARYS 3 TERA MC can respond to the highest volume with a low hands-on-time. The loader can receive 66 racks in one go (528 samples).

Values for MC3                            Throughput (tests/hour)*

  • PROTEIN(E) 6 (serum or urine)                260
  • IMMUNOTYPING (serum or urine)            34
  • Hb A1c                                                           185
  • HEMOGLOBIN(E)                                          189
  • CDT                                                               211

*Firmware-dependent; contact your local Sebia representative for current information.

Test and consumables

  • 4 customizable reagent positions > tailor your on-board reagent strategy to your specific needs
  • High reagent capacity to up to 4’800 tests > maximize you walk-away time
  • Automated and seamless reagent switch > optimize your resources
  • RFID tag to track reagent lot, opening date, consumption > comprehensive and simple automated traceability

Ergonomics

  • Reduced footprint to reduce transportation and motion
  • Multiclient 43″ screen to monitor your results from a single workstation
  • LCD Touch screen user interface enables easy control of the Workcell
  • Beacon feature helps minimize and prevent downtime through visual management

Instrument details

  • Sample mixing and cap piercing capability
  • Top bench system
  • CAPILLARYS 3 TERA MC 3 system dimensions (including the beacon): 467.4 x 77 x 120 cm (LxDxH)
  • CAPILLARYS 3 TERA – P/N: 1246
  • CAPILLARYS 3 TUBE LOADER – P/N: 1249
  • CAPILLARYS 3 RACK CONVEYOR – P/N: 1250
  • BEACON – P/N: 1397

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