The Piccolo Xpress allows healthcare providers to perform routine multi-chemistry panels using 0.1cc of whole blood, serum or plasma. The system uses patented reagent discs that contain up to 15 chemistry tests.
Specifications
Weight
Analyzer – 5.1 kg (11.2 lbs) Power Adapter – 0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)
Power Adapter
0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)
Power Requirements
100-240 volts AC; 50-60 Hz; or 15 volts DC, 5.0A
Sample Size
0.1cc (100 µl)
Sample Type
Lithium heparin, whole blood, serum or plasma
Test Time
Approximately 12 minutes
Quality Control Features
Built-in intelligent Quality Control (iQC®) system
Communication
Bi-directional input/output
Consumables
8-cm diameter, single-use, self-contained plastic chemistry reagent discs. Each disc contains all reagents needed to perform a panel of tests on a single sample
Data Input Display
10-digit numeric –VGA color touchscreen
Printer
Built in thermal printer with adhesive backed paper External Printer/LIS/EMR capable
Memory Capacity
Up to 5000 patient and quality control results
Mode of Opertion
Continuous
Protection Against Ingress of Fluids
Ordinary equipment (IPXO)
Analyzer Software
Comprised of two matched programs; one processes the information and controls the measurement engine itself, the other reports analyte concentrations. It stores data related to each run (time, date, user ID, patient results, control data) and results can be uploaded to a computer using USB Ports
Analyzer Hardware
Xenon arc stroboscopic lamp and a beam-splitter/detector read nine wavelengths 16-bit analog-to-digital converter used in signal processing Two microprocessors control analyzer functions Heater maintains disc at 37 ± 1o C during reaction portion of analysis
Ambient Operating Temperature Range
15-32° C (59-90° F)
Reaction Temperature
37° C (98.6° F)
Operating Humidity
8-80%, noncondensing
Thermal Protection Rating
70° C (158° F)