| In response to the needs of its users for onboard data management and automated sample dilution, ABX has launched the latest development in its haematology analyser range, the PENTRA XL 80. In addition to these unique new features, the PENTRA XL 80 incorporates all the key features of the PENTRA 80 including fully automated throughput of 80 samples per hour to provide a CBC + DIFF leucocyte count with over 26 parameters.
The new Customised Dilution Ratio (CDR) of the PENTRA XL 80 uniquely enables automatic linearity extension and completely removes the need for manual dilution of out-of-range samples. The CDR pushes back the linearity limits with a choice of three different ratios (1/2, 1/3, 1/5) for over range samples without any operator intervention.
To provide a complete solution to laboratory requirements by treating haematology workflow with intelligence, the PENTRA XL 80 also incorporates a cutting edge fully integrated data management system that enables onboard validation of results. The Integrated Validation Station automatically provides report validation and positive and negative Delta check flagging. In addition, it undertakes patient reporting using selective results for mixing from run, re-run and manual entry.
The new analyser is also ideal for micro sampling, since the technology behind the PENTRA XL 80 is based on a patented double sampling needle and MDSS technology which results in very low sample volumes - 30µl for CBC (53µl for CBC+DIFF). Furthermore, as both rack and sample barcodes are read, the PENTRA XL 80 guarantees accurate sample identification. Equally importantly, end-over-end rotation of tubes prior to sampling ensures optimal sample homogenisation and result quality.
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