
Fully Automated Systems
Deliver safe and accurate results in your immunohematology laboratory. Explore our easy-to-use and efficient blood bank automation systems equipped with gel card technology.
Why IH-500 System
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Medium to high throughput
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Latest fully automated system
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6-axis robotic arm
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7-day onboard reagent stability
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Antibody Titration
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TANGO infinity System
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IH-1000 System
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Looking for a Fully Automated Blood Typing and Screening System?
Today’s immunohematology laboratories face severe personnel shortages and must deliver more results with less specialized staff. Our line of fully automated blood bank automation systems can help your laboratory quickly and easily run samples, maximize throughput, and reduce turnaround times.
Learn how the IH-500 and IH-1000 Systems can help your laboratory streamline workflows and optimize efficiency.
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Full Walk-Away Automation
Start the system and walk away. Your staff can work on other high-value tasks.
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STAT Handling
Process emergency STAT samples in a short timespan for faster time to results.
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Continuous Loading
Load samples and reagents continuously while the system is processing.
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Result Interpretation and Validation
IH-Com software provides optimal result interpretation and automatically cross-checks patient results. This helps minimize complicated validation processes and avoid unnecessary retesting.
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Automated Antibody Identification
IH-AbID software simplifies the antibody identification process and helps eliminate errors, automate procedures, and enhance efficiency.
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Remote Result Management
IH-Web software module connects generalists and decision-makers to the same IH-Com database regardless of their location.
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Less Maintenance
Shorten operator time and instrument downtime with only one automated weekly maintenance, resulting in faster time to results.
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Full Traceability
Identification modules provide traceability for all reagents, patient and donor samples, and results.
IH-500 and IH-1000 Fully Automated Systems
For medium- and high-volume laboratories, the IH-500 and IH-1000 Systems for gel card testing can help you achieve safe and accurate results.

IH-500 System
This compact bench-top system fits any laboratory environment, requiring minimal workspace while providing maximum workflow optimization.
The IH-500 System reduces hands-on time and provides faster time to results with:
- Automated antibody titration
- 7-day onboard reagent stability

IH-1000 System
This stand-alone, walk-away system features continuous system access for high-throughput and high-capacity sample testing.
The easy-to-use, flexible system provides:
- Optimized high-throughput sample testing workflow with two independent pipettors
- Loading capacity of up to 240 gel cards
Choose the System That Fits Your Needs
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![]() IH-500 System |
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Throughput | ||
Medium to moderately high throughput from 50 to 150 tests per day |
High throughput |
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Capacity | ||
Samples | 50 | 180 |
Gel cards | 164 | 240 |
Reagent vials | 34 | 28 |
Applications | ||
Blood Grouping ABO/D | ✓ | ✓ |
Rh/K Phenotyping | ✓ | ✓ |
Extended Phenotyping | ✓ | ✓ |
Antibody Screening & Identification | ✓ | ✓ |
DAT Testing | ✓ | ✓ |
Titration | ✓ | ‐ |
Dimensions | ||
Width | 115 cm / 45.3 in | 173 cm / 68 in |
Height | 98 cm / 38.6 in | 170 cm / 67 in |
Depth | 85 cm / 33.5 in | 83 cm / 33 in |
Weight | 213 kg / 470 lb | 540 kg / 1,190 lb |
Learn More About IH-500 System | Learn More About IH-1000 System |
Reach New Levels of Productivity with Bio-Rad Connectivity
Bio-Rad continues to enhance its software offering with additional features, modules, and refinements.
Introducing the Bio-Rad Connectivity Portfolio, a network interface where doctors, laboratories, and transfusion medicine specialists can review results and make decisions from a single IH-Com host. IH-Web software offers remote access, while an optional IH-AbID module automates and simplifies antibody identification.
