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 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Throughput | 60 tests/hour |
| Parameters | a 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 volume | 110 μl of whole blood |
| Sampling | Closed and open tube sampling |
| Reagents | Environmentally friendly Diluent and Cleaner reagents and cyanide-free Lyse |
| Data storage capacity | 100,000 records |
| User interface | English, 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” |
| Weight | 35 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
