Abacus 5
5-Part Laser WBC Differential Analyzer

The Abacus 5 system is a compact, bench top, 60 test/hour, 5-part WBC differential analyzer with two sampling modes: a cap piercing mode for closed tube sampling and another for open tubes.

Benefits and Key Features

Accurate and Precise Results

  • Proven impedance measurement technology
  • Patented optical laser based WBC differential technology
  • Clog detection and prevention with automatic system cleaning
  • Advanced sample aspiration flagging checks

Field Upgradeable Options

  • Autosampler for walk-away capability

User Friendly and Easy to Operate

  • High resolution touch screen
  • Recording sample and quality control information is fast and efficient
  • Information can be uploaded from a USB, QR code or via a bi-directional LIS connection

Specifically Matched Reagents

  • Designed to use specific Diatron reagents to deliver the highest quality results
  • Maximum shelf life of 36 months with up to 120 day on-board stability

Operator Safety

  • Cap piercing mode validated for several sample tube types e.g. Monovette, Vacutainer,
    Vacuette
  • BD MAP tube can be used if small sample module fitted
  • Self-cleaning minimizes daily maintenance
  • Reduced risk of biohazard exposure

Confidence

  • Simple warning messages and sample flags
  • On-board comprehensive QC SW package
  • Offers (3 levels) of user access rights / authority levels
  • Automatically manages on-board reagent status and lot / expiration dates

Specifications

Column 1Column 2
Throughput60 tests/hour
Parametersa CBC+5 DIFF mode (26 parameters) - 2 histograms: RBC, PLT; 2 scattergrams: 4 diff, WBC, LYM, MON, NEU, EOS, BAS, LYM%, MON%, NEU%, EOS%, BAS%, RBC, HCT, MCV, RDW (sd/cv), HGB, MCH, MCHC,PLT, PCT, MPV
Sample volume110 μl of whole blood
SamplingClosed and open tube sampling
ReagentsEnvironmentally friendly Diluent and Cleaner reagents and cyanide-free Lyse
Data storage capacity100,000 records
User interfaceEnglish, French, Spanish, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, German, Greek
Size (Width x Depth x Height)40 cm x 50 cm x 45 cm, 16” x 20” x 18”
Weight35 kg, 77 lbs

Options

An option to make your life easier - Autosampler

  • Sample capacity -100 tubes: 10 racks with 10 sample tubes each
  • Acceptable primary tubes: Monovette, Vacutainer, Vacuette, Terumo, Greiner
  • Built-in barcode reader and sample mixer
  • Cap recognition 
Abacus 5