Hematology Analyzer Evaluated for Reliability and Efficiency
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By LabMedica International staff writers Posted on 10 Dec 2012 |
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Image: The Pentra DX Nexus analyzer (Photo courtesy of HORIBA Medical).
A high throughput hematology analyzer is found to be reliable, efficient, as well as highly user-friendly and ergonomically designed.
A recently introduced series of hematology analyzers are able to carry out complete blood count (CBC), eight-part differential, reticulocyte and erythroblast analysis, as well as body fluids measurements (CBF).
Hematologists at St-Joseph St-Luc Hospital (Lyon, France) evaluated the Pentra DX Nexus analyzers, which offer 50 parameters and a high throughput of 120 samples per hour. The study used the XE-2100 (Sysmex; Kobe, Japan) as a reference system to compare the functions and ergonomics of the workcell. This consisted of a Pentra DX Nexus analyzer, SPS evolution slide maker/stainer and ABX Pentra ML data management system (HORIBA Medical; Northampton, UK).
The results of the evaluations show the instrument’s performance to be very good and the system offers significant improvements over previous generations of the Pentra analyzers for both traceability and ergonomics. The stability and precision functional evaluation of the results demonstrated that the technical abilities of the analyzer fulfilled stringent medical requirements and the manufacturer’s specifications.
A significant improvement in the new Pentra DX Nexus model is the color touch screen that uses easily identifiable icons to denote different functions of the analyzer. The virtual keyboard was found by the study participants to be more useful than a physical keyboard for entering data. Transferring data and hardware connections have also been made easier by multiple USB ports. In addition, a new laser source dissipates less heat and reduces the power requirements and noise generated by the instrument. The study found that the reduced size of the analyzer was also a positive attribute for laboratories, where space is of a premium.
Cleve Wright, General Manager of HORIBA Medical said, “With its new color touch screen and smart access to various functionalities, the Pentra Nexus is an exciting addition to our broad range of Pentra hematology analyzers. All are designed to meet our many differing customer requirements, both in the laboratory and at the point-of-care.”
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Sysmex
HORIBA Medical
A recently introduced series of hematology analyzers are able to carry out complete blood count (CBC), eight-part differential, reticulocyte and erythroblast analysis, as well as body fluids measurements (CBF).
Hematologists at St-Joseph St-Luc Hospital (Lyon, France) evaluated the Pentra DX Nexus analyzers, which offer 50 parameters and a high throughput of 120 samples per hour. The study used the XE-2100 (Sysmex; Kobe, Japan) as a reference system to compare the functions and ergonomics of the workcell. This consisted of a Pentra DX Nexus analyzer, SPS evolution slide maker/stainer and ABX Pentra ML data management system (HORIBA Medical; Northampton, UK).
The results of the evaluations show the instrument’s performance to be very good and the system offers significant improvements over previous generations of the Pentra analyzers for both traceability and ergonomics. The stability and precision functional evaluation of the results demonstrated that the technical abilities of the analyzer fulfilled stringent medical requirements and the manufacturer’s specifications.
A significant improvement in the new Pentra DX Nexus model is the color touch screen that uses easily identifiable icons to denote different functions of the analyzer. The virtual keyboard was found by the study participants to be more useful than a physical keyboard for entering data. Transferring data and hardware connections have also been made easier by multiple USB ports. In addition, a new laser source dissipates less heat and reduces the power requirements and noise generated by the instrument. The study found that the reduced size of the analyzer was also a positive attribute for laboratories, where space is of a premium.
Cleve Wright, General Manager of HORIBA Medical said, “With its new color touch screen and smart access to various functionalities, the Pentra Nexus is an exciting addition to our broad range of Pentra hematology analyzers. All are designed to meet our many differing customer requirements, both in the laboratory and at the point-of-care.”
Related Links:
St-Joseph St-Luc Hospital
Sysmex
HORIBA Medical
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