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News Release from: Horiba ABX | Subject: Pentra 80
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 06 November 2002
Haematology analyser fills gap in range
With a throughput of 80 samples per hour, this will suit laboratories with workloads of up to 350 samples per day and fills the gap between 60 and 120 sample per hour machines
ABX Diagnostics is now offer a haematology analyser for all sizes of laboratory with the launch of the new Pentra 80 With a throughput of 80 samples per hour, the Pentra 80 is ideal for laboratories with workloads of up to 350 samples per day, and fills the gap between the Pentra 60 and 120, with throughputs of 60 and 120 samples per hour, respectively
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 16 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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As with all analysers in the Pentra range, the Pentra 80 is fully automated and provides five-part white cell differential analysis.
With a touch screen monitor and interactive software for system control, sample management and analysis of results, the Pentra 80 is particularly easy to use.
Additionally the Pentra 80 requires minimal operator intervention.
In continuous loading mode the 100 tube (10-rack) capacity provides a 'walk-away' time of one hour, during which any abnormal samples are re-run automatically without the need for manual reloading.
Cleve Wright, UK manager of ABX Diagnostics, commented "The Pentra 80 completes the family of ABX haematology analysers, such that we now have a system to match the sample throughput of any lab - small, medium or large.
The Pentra 80 also represents a significant step forward in technological development.
For example our new patented double sampling needle and MDSS technology results in very low sample volumes - only 30µl for CBC (53µl for CBC+Diff) - which, of course, provides a real advantage for paediatric or oncology samples".
In addition, all analysers in the Pentra range share identical technology with such obvious benefits as parity of normal and 'panic' ranges, staff training etc.
Sample analysis is carried out using proven and established methodologies, combining the three recognised measurement principles of impedance, cytochemistry and measurement of light absorbance.
The Pentra 80 can therefore provide a CBC+Diff leucocyte count with 26 parameters, giving a graphical visualisation of results on the monitor for immediate and simple result interpretation.
As both rack and sample barcodes are read, the Pentra 80 guarantees accurate sample identification.
Equally importantly, end-over-end rotation of tubes prior to sampling ensures optimal sample homogenisation and result quality.
The Pentra 80 software can store up to 10,000 patient files and can be fully integrated into any laboratory management system.
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