
ABX Pentra DX 120 SPS
Overview
- Autoloader with continuous loading capability
- Double DIFF Matrix
- Automatic reflex testing
- Automatic validation of results
- DHSS* technology (*HABX patent)
Features
ABX Pentra DX 120
- Methods of measurement: Flow cytometry, Cytochemistry, impedance, absorbance, optical cytometry and fluoro-flowcytometry
- QUADIMENSION Concept: Automatic correction of the leukocyte count based on 4 independent principles
- Automatic reflex testing: Selective and programmable (hematology parameters alarms and flags)
- Rack rotation mixing of samples: Smooth and efficient
- Liquid valves (no pinch valves): Reliability and increased precision
SPS Evolution
- Drop needle system: Auto-cleaning drop needle system. Calibration of blood drop.
- Smearing system: No inter-sampling contamination, No carry-over, Easy to replace.
- Programmable staining protocols: MGG, Wright, Wright Giemsa
Manufactured by HORIBA ABX SAS
Specifications
Technical
Weight | 374 lb |
Power supply | 100/240 V - 50/60 Hz - 700W |
Dimensions | 29.5 in x 65 in x 22.6 in (H x W x D) |
Printer | Laser |
Throughout | 120 samples/hour |
Data processing |
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Compliance | ASTM |
Memory capacity | 80 GB unlimited patient database |
Patient Management | Automatic validation (setting rules), Data Check, Patient history (matrix, curves, data), manual entry. |
Samples
Parameters (49) | WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, PLT, MPV, *PCT, *PDW %, NEU, LYM, MON, EOS, BAS, *ALY, *LIC, *IMM, *IML, *IMG : (% and #), RET (% and #), RETH %, RETM %, RETL %, *IMM %, CRC%, IRF %, MRV, MFI. NRBC % NRBC#, *CWBC, *WBC#, *RBC#, *PolyNuc#, *MonoNuc# |
Volume | Manual mode : 130 µL |
Slide | 50 uL automatic cycle |
Stability | Up to 48 hours for CBC/DIFF |
Operating sample mode | Autoloader 15 racks (150 tubes) capacity |
Identification | Alphanumeric, Bar-code reader (internal and external) |
Results
Parameters | Presicion (cv %) | Linearity |
|---|---|---|
WBC | < 2% | 0-150 x 103 / mm3 |
RBC | < 2% | 0-8 x 106 / mm³ |
HGB | < 1% | 0-24 g/dL |
HCT | < 2% | 0-67% |
PLT (whole blood) | < 5% | 0-1900 x 10³ / mm³ |
PLT (PLT concentrate) | < 5% | 0-2800 x 10³ / mm³ |
LYM | < 5% | -- |
MON | < 15% | -- |
NEU | < 3% | -- |
EOS | < 25% | -- |
BAS | < 40% | -- |



