Overview
Hematocrit centrifuge with AC24P hematocrit rotor is used for determination of volume fractions of erythrocytes in blood for diagnostic purposes and doping tests. Also it is used for the photometric determination of bilirubin content in neonate blood samples.
Hematocrit centrifuge with A24-2P rotor, can be used for extraction of DNA and RNA.
⚙️ Design & Construction
The AELAB AE-HC-12 hematocrit centrifuge integrates a brushless DC moto for stable acceleration and long service life. The instrument employs an LCD display with separate control of speed and time. The AC24P hematocrit rotor accommodates 24 capillary tubes. A door interlock enhances operator safety. The compact frame measures 280×364×213mm and weighs 8.5Kg. Power input is single-phase 200V–240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 5A; 380W.
🔬 Working Principle / Testing Method
The AELAB AE-HC-12 regulates rotational speed from 500–12000rpm (100rpm increments) to achieve up to 13680×g for rapid separation of erythrocytes in capillary tubes. Users can select speed or RCF directly, set run time from 10 seconds to 99 minutes, or operate in continuous mode. The system’s acceleration/braking profile (40s↑40s↓) protects delicate samples and supports consistent hematocrit layer formation for photometric or volumetric analysis.
💡 Key Advantages
- 12,000 rpm and 13,680×g for fast hematocrit separation
- 24×capillary rotor increases throughput for clinical labs
- Speed/RCF switch and short-time run function improve method flexibility
- Brushless DC drive for low maintenance and stable performance
- Door interlock and audible alerts enhance operational safety
- Wide run-time range: 10sec–99min or continuous operation
- Compact 280×364×213mm footprint for benchtop use
🔗 Connectivity & Integration
The catalog for AELAB AE-HC-12 lists on-instrument LCD control. External data ports, PC software, or printer interfaces are not specified.
🧠 Model Insight
| Model |
Speed / Range |
Max. RCF |
Rotor Capacity |
Dimensions |
Weight |
| AE-HC-12 |
500-12000rpm, increment: 100rpm |
13680×g |
24×capillary tubes |
280×364×213mm |
8.5Kg |
| AE-HSC-15 |
15000rpm(200-15000rpm), increment:10rpm |
21380×g |
1.5/2mL ×24 | 0.2/0.5mL ×36 | PCR-8 strips×4 | 5mL ×12 | 5mL×18 |
280×364×266mm |
12kg |
🧪 Testing Applications
The AELAB AE-HC-12 supports hematology workflows including determination of erythrocyte volume fractions for diagnostic and doping tests, photometric bilirubin assessment in neonatal samples, and sample preparation tasks such as DNA and RNA extraction with the appropriate rotor.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
AELAB manufactures the AE-HC-12 under strict quality control procedures suitable for laboratory use. Certification is not specified in the catalog. Users should verify local regulatory requirements before validation in clinical environments.