Overview
The GEM Premier 3500 is an advanced critical care diagnostic system designed to deliver fast and reliable whole blood testing for hospitals and laboratories. It combines ease of use with high performance, making it ideal for environments where accurate and timely results are essential.
The system features maintenance-free GEM PAK cartridges and Intelligent Quality Management (iQM), ensuring continuous, real-time quality assurance for every test.
Key Features
Maintenance-free, disposable GEM PAK cartridges
Intuitive touchscreen interface for easy operation
Real-time quality control with iQM technology
Wireless connectivity via GEMweb software
Fast results in approximately 85 seconds
No refrigeration required for cartridges
Integrated barcode scanner for quick data entry
Continuous 24/7 error detection and correction
GEM PAK Cartridge System
Fully self-contained disposable cartridges
Includes all components required for testing
Replacement interval: every 21 days
No maintenance required
No refrigeration needed
Available Configurations
Blood gases (pH, pCO₂, pO₂) + Hematocrit
Blood gases + Electrolytes (Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺) + Hct
Blood gases + Electrolytes + Glucose + Lactate + Hct
Optional modules: CO-Oximetry and Coagulation
Measured Parameters
Direct Measurements
pH
pCO₂
pO₂
Sodium (Na⁺)
Potassium (K⁺)
Calcium (Ca²⁺)
Glucose
Lactate
Hematocrit (Hct)
Calculated Parameters
Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻)
Standard Bicarbonate
Total CO₂ (TCO₂)
Base Excess (BE)
Oxygen Saturation (SO₂)
Adjusted Calcium (Ca²⁺ at pH 7.4)
Technical Specifications
Height: 17.5 inches
Width: 13 inches
Depth: 11.8 inches
Weight: 31.2 lbs
Sample Type: Heparinized whole blood
Sample Volume:
135 µL (BG / Lytes / Hct)
145–150 µL (extended panels)
Time to Results: ~85 seconds
Operating Temperature: 37°C electrode chamber
Amperometric: pO₂, Glucose, Lactate
Potentiometric: pH, pCO₂, Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺
Conductivity: Hematocrit
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
60-minute power interruption support
3 × RS-232 ports
1 × Ethernet port
4 × USB ports
HL7 / ASTM compatible (LIS/HIS integration)
Continuous real-time monitoring of all processes
Automatic error detection and correction
Operates 24/7 during testing
Prevents reporting of incorrect results
Generates compliance and quality reports
Significantly reduces error detection time
Wireless data communication
Remote monitoring of analyzers
Access patient and QC results from any networked PC
Integration with hospital information systems (LIS/HIS)
Real-time data management across the facility
Intensive Care Units (ICU)
Emergency Departments
Hospital Laboratories
Point-of-Care Testing
Blood gas and electrolyte analysis
Fast and accurate results
Minimal operator training required
Maintenance-free operation
High reliability in critical care environments
Continuous quality assurance
Advanced diagnostic performance
Real-time quality control with iQM
Easy-to-use interface
Flexible cartridge configurations Download Brochure
Suitable for hospitals with varying workloads Send Inquiry