Description
The Chembio DPP Micro Reader is the handheld instrument that interprets DPP assay cassettes and returns an objective result instead of a visual line read. It fits in the palm of one hand, runs from a single button and is maintenance free in routine service. For the DPP HIV-Syphilis Assay it is not an accessory but a requirement, because that cassette has no visual interpretation.
- Objective results – Instrument interpretation replaces by-eye reads and the variation between operators
- Single button operation – One button runs the read, so training takes minutes rather than a session
- Palm sized handheld – The reader travels with the testing kit to clinics, vans and outreach tables
- Maintenance free – No routine servicing stands between the reader and the next screening day
About This Handheld Assay Reader
Chembio Diagnostic Systems catalogues the reader as item 70-1056-0 alongside its DPP HIV-Syphilis program. The operator places the developed cassette in the reader cartridge, and the instrument measures the test lines and reports the interpreted result on its display. That objective read is the point of the platform: faint lines near the detection limit are judged by the instrument the same way every time, rather than by lighting, eyesight and experience. The compact body fits in a palm and stores in the same case as the assay kits it serves. Programs running the dual HIV and syphilis assay need one reader at each testing station, and multi-site programs typically keep a spare.
Features and Benefits
Reading Performance
- Instrument interpretation – The reader measures cassette lines and returns the result, minimizing visual interpretation errors
- Required for dual assay – The DPP HIV-Syphilis cassette is designed for reader interpretation only
- Repeatable reads – The same cassette reads the same way across operators and sites
Handling
- Single button control – One button keeps the workflow to load, press and read
- Handheld format – Palm sized body suits mobile and point of care testing stations
- Maintenance free design – No routine maintenance is scheduled for the instrument
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Product: DPP Micro Reader handheld assay reader
- Manufacturer Part Number: 70-1056-0
- Function: Objective interpretation of DPP assay cassettes
- Operation: Single button
- Form Factor: Handheld, fits in the palm
- Maintenance: Maintenance free
Compatibility
- Primary Assay: DPP HIV-Syphilis Assay (reader required)
Find the reader alongside the assays it serves in See all Lab Instruments, or head to Shop more Chembio Diagnostics Products for the rest of the brand catalog.
Why Choose This Handheld Assay Reader
Dual HIV and syphilis screening only works as a program if every site reads cassettes the same way. This reader is the piece that makes the read objective, portable and teachable in minutes, from the manufacturer that makes the assay itself. Buying the reader from the assay maker keeps the testing system under one support channel.
- Defensible results – Instrument reads give programs a consistent, documentable interpretation for every cassette
- Station-ready simplicity – A single button and no maintenance keep small teams running without a device specialist
- One support channel – Reader and assay come from Chembio Diagnostic Systems, so troubleshooting has one home
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this reader do?
It interprets DPP assay cassettes instrumentally and displays the result. The read is objective, which removes the variation that comes from different operators reading lines by eye.
Which assays require it?
The DPP HIV-Syphilis Assay requires this reader because its cassette has no visual interpretation. Programs running that dual assay need a reader at each testing station.
Is it hard to operate?
No. The reader runs from a single button and is maintenance free, and its handheld body fits in the palm for mobile testing setups.
What exactly ships when I order?
You receive the DPP Micro Reader instrument under manufacturer part number 70-1056-0. Assay cassettes are sold separately on their own listings.
Who typically uses this reader?
Public health and clinic programs running DPP reader-based assays use it at fixed and mobile testing stations. It is a professional point of care instrument.
