The Beckman Coulter Access Vitamin B12 reagent (REF 33000) is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay intended for the quantitative determination of vitamin B12 levels in human serum and plasma on Beckman Coulter Access family immunoassay systems. It supports laboratories assessing vitamin B12 status as part of the differential workup of macrocytic anemia and related conditions.
Key Features
- Methodology: Competitive binding chemiluminescent immunoassay using paramagnetic particles
- Sample types: Human serum and plasma (refer to IFU for accepted anticoagulants)
- Ready-to-use reagent pack designed for automated loading on Access systems
- Onboard barcode identification for lot, expiration and reagent tracking
- Compatible with Beckman Coulter Access, Access 2, UniCel DxI and DxI 9000 Access immunoassay analyzers
- Calibration and quality control: Use with the corresponding Access Vitamin B12 calibrators and recommended QC materials
Clinical Applications
- Quantitative measurement of vitamin B12 in serum and plasma
- Aid in the laboratory evaluation of suspected vitamin B12 deficiency
- Support for investigation of macrocytic and megaloblastic anemias
- Monitoring of patients undergoing vitamin B12 supplementation or therapy
- Use as part of broader anemia and nutritional status testing panels
Product Information
- Product: Access Vitamin B12
- REF / UPN: 33000
- Brand: Beckman Coulter
- Category: Beckman Coulter Access Reagents
- Assay type: Chemiluminescent immunoassay (paramagnetic particle)
- Tests per pack: Not specified in the located sources
- Storage conditions: Refrigerated storage as specified in the official IFU
- Shelf life and onboard stability: Not specified in the located sources
- Regulatory status: Refer to the manufacturer IFU and local regulatory labeling