UCB-HES
Our protocol software provides a fully-automated method to separate cellular product into its components in combination with our Sepax Cell Separation System. It enables a reproducible and user independent procedure.
UCB-HES is a protocol designed for concentrating the nucleated cell fraction from Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB) into a selectable final volume of 20-50 mL using Hydroxyethyl Starch (HES) sedimentation agent.
The sedimentation profile of the UCB-HES protocol has been designed to deliver high performances for a wide range of initial product characteristics, with reproducible final volumes.

Key features
| UCB-HES features | |
| Initial volume | 35 to 320 mL |
| Selectable final volume | 20 to 50 mL |
| Processing time | ~ 35 minutes |
| Average TNC recovery | 85 to 99 % |
| Average CD34+ recovery | 90 to 99% |
Workflow
| Step | Details |
| 1 | Prepare a kit with the initial product. |
| 2 | Install the kit on the Sepax. |
| 3 | The Sepax automatically performs the procedure. |
| 3 | Collect the final product. |
Product features
- Use both mono stopcock (reduced) or three stopcock (standard) kits.
- Separation profile customized to each cords’ unique characteristics.
- Traceability IDs: Use the Sepax traceability kit (barcode reader + printer) to track specific identification criteria.
- Summary print-out: Print reports at the end of procedures with the Sepax traceability kit (barcode reader + printer).
- Main user interface available in: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Kit / protocol compatibility matrix
| Kit / protocol | CS-530.1 | CS-530.4/.4b | CS-540.4/.4b | CS-570.4 | CS-570.1m | CS-570.4mb | CS-570.3m | CS-430.1 |
| UCB | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| UCB-HES | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Ordering information
UCB-HES: Product #14200
Packaging: One box for each protocol, including a USB key with the protocol installed and a user installation guide.
