Abacus-Jr

A 3-part WBC differential analyser built for accurate, precise results in a small footprint.

Accurate and precise results

• Proven impedance measurement technology with advanced flagging.
• Clog detection and prevention with automatic system cleaning.
• Comprehensive 22-parameter results with 3 histograms.

User friendly and easy to operate

• High-resolution colour TFT touch screen with a multi-language operating menu.
• Fast, efficient recording of sample and quality control information.
• 3 USB-A ports and 1 USB-B port for simple connection to a host computer or printer.
• Comprehensive QC package with informative statistics.

Operator safety

• Unique sample rotor reduces the risk of biohazard exposure.
• Self-cleaning procedures minimise daily maintenance.

Confidence

• Easy to understand warning messages and sample flags.
• Precision electronics and mechanical components throughout.
• Designed around specific Diatron reagents for the highest quality results.

• Measuring principle: volumetric impedance method, with light absorbance for HGB measurement.
• Throughput: 30 tests/hour.
• Sample volume: 25 µl of whole blood.
• Sampling method: open tube system with an automatic sample rotor.
• 22 parameters including a 3-part differential: WBC, LYM, MON, GRA, LYM%, MON%, GRA%, RBC, HCT, MCV, HGB, MCH, MCHC, PLT, PCT, MPV, P-LCC, P-LCR, RDW-CV, RDW-SD, PDW-CV, PDW-SD.
• Calibration: automatic or manual for WBC, HGB, RBC, PLT, MCV, RDW and MPV.
• Data storage: up to 10,000 results including RBC, PLT and WBC 3-part histograms with full patient data.
• Printer: built-in thermal printer, black and white, 56 mm paper; USB printer interface with HP printer support.
• Interfaces: 3 USB-A on the back, 1 USB-A on the front, 1 USB-B for PC connection. External keyboard and mouse supported.
• Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Indonesian, Czech, Polish, Vietnamese, Russian, Greek and Hungarian.
• Multi-user mode: varied privileges, limited access and unique passwords. Software upgrades by USB memory stick.
• Dimensions: 32 × 37 × 27 cm (W × H × D); 10 kg.
• Option: manual barcode scanner over USB, reading all common test-requisition barcodes.

The analyser is designed to use specific Diatron reagents, which deliver the highest quality results on this platform.

• Environmentally friendly bulk diluent and cleaner reagents.
• Cyanide-free lyse reagent.

Quality control

• 6 QC levels — two sets of three (low, normal, high) control material.
• QC parameters include mean, range, SD and CV for every measured and calculated parameter.
• Levey-Jennings charts of the last 64 QC measurements.

What throughput can I expect?
30 tests per hour.

How much sample does a run need?
25 µl of whole blood, presented open-tube through the automatic sample rotor.

How many parameters does it report?
22, including a 3-part WBC differential, with 3 histograms.

How does it measure?
Volumetric impedance for the cell counts, and light absorbance for HGB.

How many results does it store?
Up to 10,000, including RBC, PLT and WBC histograms and full patient data.

What quality control is included?
Six QC levels — two sets of low, normal and high — with mean, range, SD and CV for every parameter and Levey-Jennings charts of the last 64 measurements.

Which reagents does it use?
Specific Diatron reagents: environmentally friendly bulk diluent and cleaner, with a cyanide-free lyse.

Can we scan barcodes?
Yes, with the optional manual USB barcode scanner, which reads all common test-requisition barcodes.