BASi introduces two new products for automated blood collection

BASi is proud to announce two new products for automated blood collection (ABC) – Culex^® ABC and Culex^®-L ABC, which provide solutions to automated blood sampling. BASi is the industry leader in specialized instrumentation and accessories for in vivo sampling products.

The BASi family of Culex products has always provided researchers the best automated means to collect in vivo samples. The new Culex ABC units are simplified versions of the original movement-responsive Culex system, giving the option to collect only blood if an integrative pharmacology approach is not needed. The Culex ABC is designed for rodents and other small animals, while the Culex-L ABC is for large animal models, including swine and primates.

Features of the new BASi Culex ABC and Culex-L ABC include:

• Automated, stress-free, hands-off sampling
• Adaptable to a home cage for animal security and comfort
• Freedom from time-consuming manual sampling
• Day or night sample collection without an operator present
• Permits using most swivels, catheters, and tethering systems
• Multiple systems controlled from a single computer with individual user-defined volumes and methods

“The new Culex ABC units provide a simple, straightforward solution to automated blood collection in small and large animal models,” stated BASi Instruments Division Senior Vice President, Craig Bruntlett, Ph.D. “The ability to collect samples any time day or night without an operator provides researchers with the best automated means to collect in vivo samples.”

BASi will be showcasing the Culex ABC products at booth #837 during the AALAS National Meeting in Denver, Colorado, November 9-11, 2009. BASi is accepting interviews regarding the innovative product launches and in vivo sampling. To schedule an interview please contact Kelly Sladek at [email protected] or +1 308.237.5567.