Siemens PFA-100 Platelet Function Analyzer

The Siemens Healthineers PFA‑100® Platelet Function Analyzer is a benchtop hemostasis instrument designed for rapid, in‑vitro assessment of primary platelet function under high‑shear conditions. Ideal for hospital coagulation labs, transfusion services, and research settings, it evaluates platelet plug formation quickly and accurately, enabling informed decisions in presurgical bleeding risk and platelet dysfunction screening.

This semi-automated system uses disposable Collagen/Epinephrine and Collagen/ADP cartridges to simulate vascular injury at 37.9 °C, measuring “closure time” in just 5–8 minutes from a small citrated whole blood sample (<1 mL) — making it a fast, physiologically relevant test for platelet function.

Key Features

• Simulates high‑shear primary hemostasis using collagen/epinephrine or collagen/ADP cartridges
• Closure time result delivered in 5–8 minutes from <1 mL citrated whole blood
• Detects inherited, acquired, and drug-induced platelet dysfunction — including von Willebrand disease and aspirin effects
• Self-contained, disposable cartridges minimize contamination risk
• Stable temperature control at 37.9 ± 1 °C for consistent, reproducible results
• Built-in dot-matrix printer logs results; optional barcode reader improves sample tracking
• Compact footprint with intuitive keypad and display
• Capable of monitoring response to therapies such as DDAVP in presurgical patients

Product Specifications

• Test Modes: Collagen/EPI & Collagen/ADP
• Sample Volume: ~800 µL citrated whole blood via manual pipette
• Incubation Temperature: 37.9 °C ± 1 °C; warm-up in <15 minutes
• Throughput: ~6 single tests/hr or 10 duplicate runs/hr
• Stored Data: Last 20 patient, 50 control results in onboard memory
• Printer: Integrated dot-matrix with 58 mm paper roll
• Connectivity: RS‑232 port; optional external barcode reader
• Power: 100–130 V AC @ 1.5 A or 200–250 V AC @ 0.75 A; ≤110 W
• Dimensions: 384 × 229 × 360 mm; Weight: 10.9 kg
• Certifications: IVD‑CE marked; compliant with applicable safety standards

Ideal For

• Hospital coagulation and hematology laboratories
• Pre-surgical screening and transfusion services
• Research centers studying platelet function or VWD
• High-risk pregnancy and menorrhagia clinics
• Point-of-care labs in ambulatory or outpatient settings