Automatic Blood Cell Counter LC-550

Overview

LC-550 is an automatic blood cell counter that measures 18 parameters including 3-part differential of WBC.

Features

  • Quick measurement
    It takes only approx. 65 seconds to acquire the measurement result. Accordingly diagnosis is shortly performed, because the result can be acquired even during the consultation.

  • Automatic probe cleaning function
    The sampling probe is automatically cleaned off, so that any blood stack doesn’t occur. You don’t need to wipe the probe every time measurement is performed. Owing to this safe structure design, you are free from fear of infection or contamination.

  • Whole blood sample of just 10µL
    Examination from neonates to adults is simplified because only tiny sample of 10µL is required: this can easily be collected from the ear lobe or elsewhere.
    Preprocessing of sample is not required: this saves time and eliminates possibility of dilution errors.

  • Easy measurement of 18 parameters including 3-part differential
    Easy measurement of 18 parameters including 3-part differential – lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes – gives more useful detailed information than can be grasped merely by assessing the total leukocyte count. This greatly boosts the efficiency of urgent screening of inflammation and the presence of infection.

  • High accuracy measurement
    The automatic probe cleaning function and automatic cleaning in each measurement eliminate the fear of carryover problem.

  • Full alarm functions
    Various sensors always check the condition of the instrument. If any abnormality is detected, an error message is displayed so that occurrence of trouble is prevented.

  • Built-in two reagents and printer
    The compact design features two reagents stored at the front and a built-in printer on the top. Accordingly, installation space is drastically saved.


Manufactured by HORIBA

Specifications

Measurement Parameter

WBC, LYM%, LYM#, MON%, MON#, GRA%, GRA#, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, PLT, MPV, PCT, PDW

Histogram

WBC 3-part diff distribution, RBC distribution, PLT distribution

Measurement principle

Electrical impedance method (WBC, RBC, HCT, PLT)
Cyanmethemoglobin colorimetric method (HGB)

Throughput

260 sec/sample (normal mode and wide range mode)

Sample Volume

10µL

Throughput

approx. 65s/sample

Linearity Ranges

WBC 0.5-80.0 * 103/µL
RBC 0.20-7.50 * 106/µL
HGB 2.0-25.0 g/dL
HCT 10.0%-70.0%
PLT 10-999 * 103/µL

Reproducibility (CV)

WBC <2.5% (at 10.0 * 103/µL)
RBC <2.0% (at 5.0 * 106/µL)
HGB <1.5% (at 15.0 g/dL)
HCT <2.0% (at 45.0%)
PLT <5.0% (at 300 * 103/µL)
LYM% <5.0% (at 40.0%)
MON% <10.0% (at 5.0%)
GRA% <5.0% (at 65.0%)

Printer

DPU-414 built-in

Dimensions

300*410*400mm (W*H*D)

Weight

approx. 16 kg