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ABX Pentra DF 120

Productivity and reliability

• Autoloader with continuous loading capability

• Double DIFF Matrix

• Automatic reflex testing

• Validation station with cytology atlas

• DHSS technology

Segment: Medical

Division: Hematology

Manufacturing Company: HORIBA ABX SAS

Base product: Hematology - Pentra 120 Series

• Methods of measurement: Cytochemistry, impedance, absorbance and flow cytometry

• Balance Concept: Automatic control of the leukocyte count based on 3 independent channels

• DHSS: Focused flow cytometry and sequential measurement (impedance and absorbance)

• Automatic re-run of samples: Selective and programmable (hematology parameters alarms and flags)

• Rotative mixing of samples: Smooth and efficient

• Liquid valves ABX (no pinch valves): Reliability and volume accuracy

• 32 parameters

• Expert validation system

Technical

Weight	170 kg
Power supply	100/240 V - 50/60 Hz - 700 W laser in stand-by 800 W, (2kW maxi).
Dimensions	75 x 167 x 55 (H x W x D) cm
Printer	Laser printer
Throughout	120 tests/hour
Data processing	OS9 Floppy disc, RS 232C, Mono and bi-directional connection
Compliance	ASTM protocol
Memory capacity	90 000 results + graphics

Samples

120 tests/hour
Parameters (32)	WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, PLT, MPV,PCT, PDW, NEU, LYM, MON, EOS, BAS, ALY, LIC, IMM, IMG, IML: (% and #)
Graphs	High-definition DIFF matrix, PLT, RBC, WBC/BAS curves
Volume	Manual mode : 130 µL Automatic mode : 200 µL
Stability	Up to 48 hours for CBC/DIFF
Operating sample mode	Autoloader 15 racks (150 tubes) capacity Sample mixing in end-over-end rotation mixing Open tube in STAT mode
Identification	Alphanumeric, Bar-code reader (internal and external) Automatic impression in indelible ink on itch slides (3 lines)

Results

Parameters	Presicion (cv %)	Linearity
WBC	< 2%	0-150 10³ / mm³
RBC	< 2%	0-8 10⁶ / mm³
HGB	< 1%	0-24 g/dl
HCT	< 2%	0-67%
PLT (whole blood)	< 5%	0-1900 10³ / mm³
PLT (PLT concentrate)	< 5%	0-2800 10³ / mm³
LYM	< 5%	--
MON	< 15%	--
NEU	< 3%	--
EOS	< 25%	--
BAS	< 40%	--

Blood Control

Reference	Description
2062207	ABX Difftrol Twin pack - 2L	2 x 3 mL vial
2062203	ABX Difftrol Twin pack - 2N	2 x 3 mL vial
2062208	ABX Difftrol Twin pack - 2H	2 x 3 mL vial
2072201	ABX Minotrol Retic Twin pack - 2N	2 x 3 mL vial
2072202	ABX Minotrol Retic Twin pack - 1L 1H	2 x 3 mL vial
2072203	ABX Erytrol Twin pack 2 x level 3	2 x 3 mL vial
2072204	ABX Erytrol Twin pack 1 x levels 1 & 2	2 x 3 mL vial

Calibrators

Reference	Description
2032002	ABX Minocal	1x2 mL

N: normal level, H: high level, L: low level
* Recommended by HORIBA Medical

Blood disorders are the pathologies which can affect the quantity as well as the functionality of the blood cells. The diagnosis of hematologic disorders is performed and based on the: - Medical history (symptoms) - Physical examination - Laboratory tests Blood cells disorders could affect Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells and Platelets.