Point Of Care Testing

The Mini Dry Bath (MiniHCL100) is a compact, lightweight (≤1 kg), and portable digital dry bath (mini incubator) with integrated heating (0-100°C), cooling (down to 0°C), and hot lid functions, designed for precise temperature-controlled sample preparation in clinical diagnostics, molecular biology, and point-of-care applications . With a temperature control accuracy of ±0.5°C, maximum heating rate of 8°C/min, and maximum cooling rate of 3°C/min, this palm-sized instrument provides reliable thermal performance for a wide range of diagnostic and research workflows . The hot lid prevents water condensation on tube caps during incubation, ensuring sample integrity and preventing volume changes—a critical feature for sensitive molecular biology applications .

The MiniHCL100 features a microprocessor-controlled system with LCD display for real-time monitoring, programmable memory supporting up to 9 programs (2 steps each for sequential temperature protocols), built-in user recalibration function for long-term accuracy, USB interface for data export and traceability, and error code display for troubleshooting . Overheating protection ensures safe and stable operation .

The device accepts interchangeable aluminum heating blocks compatible with various tube formats including 0.2mL (40 wells), 0.5mL (24 wells), 1.5mL/2mL (15 wells), 5mL, 15mL, and 50mL tubes, allowing flexibility for different sample types and volumes . A free heating block is provided with the unit . The dual power options (100-240V AC for laboratory use; DC12V for field, vehicle, or point-of-care use) support use in space-constrained laboratories, point-of-care testing sites, mobile laboratories, and field research stations .

For the clinical laboratory scientist and molecular biologist, the MiniHCL100 supports DNA amplification and electrophoresis gel degeneration for PCR preparation, enzyme-substrate reactions for clinical chemistry, serum coagulation studies, enzyme preservation (cooling function), and sample warming for coagulation testing . The hot lid condensation prevention ensures sample integrity during extended incubation periods.

For the patient undergoing diagnostic testing for infectious diseases, genetic conditions, or metabolic disorders, the MiniHCL100's precise temperature control (±0.5°C accuracy), rapid heating and cooling rates, integrated hot lid, and user calibration support ensure consistent sample preparation, reliable enzymatic assay results, and accurate nucleic acid extraction—supporting reliable test results that guide appropriate treatment decisions across clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, and point-of-care testing applications.