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COULTER® Ac·T diff 2 (
Hematology Analyzer
Competition Handbook
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose 3
COULTER Ac·T SERIES PRODUCT ADVANTAGES 4
ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS 6
CD1200/CD1300 6
CD1400 6
CD1700 6
SYSMEX( 10
KX21 10
K1000 12
K4500 12
HORIBA (ABX hematologic) and BAYER 15
ABX Micros 60 / Bayer ADVIA(60 15
BECTON DICKINSON 22
QBC AUTOREAD 22
Nihon Kohden (concentrated in Far East) 30
BIOCHEM IMMUNOSYSTEMS INC. 32
Spirit 32
DANAM 34
EXCELL 10/16/18 34
COULTER Ac.T diff 2, Ac.T diff, Ac.T 8/10, T, MD and MDII Series of Hematology Analyzers 38
Purpose
In the following sections we will compare the Ac.T( series of instruments to their nearest competitors. Information on competitor instruments has been obtained from various sources including their Internet web sites. We have detailed what the competition says about their products and compared feature by feature to our own products. By clearly understanding how the customer sees the competitor we can better understand how our own products can compete and how the customer also perceives them.
The first section is a Product Advantages Summary to help in developing lockout bid specifications and identifies the key differentiating features between the competitors.
The next section provides a brief overview of each competitor and excerpts of what each competitor say about there own instruments, followed by a matrix comparing the features of the Ac.T diff 2( and
Ac.T diff( analyzers to that of the competition.
The last section compares the features of the Ac.T diff 2 analyzer with that of the COULTER Ac.T 8/10, Ac.T diff, MD(, MDII( and T series instruments.
The major worldwide competitors are:
Table 1 Competitive Models
|Manufacturer |Model |
|Abbott Diagnostics |CD1200 |
| |CD 1300 |
| |CD1600 |
| |CD 1700 |
|Sysmex |KX21 |
| |K1000 |
| |K4500 |
|Horiba (Roche) |ABX Micros 60 |
| |(Also known as Bayer ADVIA 60) |
|Nihon Kohden |MEK-6108 |
|Biochem Immunosystems |Spirit( , Spirit Lite, Spirit CP |
|Becton Dickinson |QBC |
COULTER Ac·T SERIES PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
The following section can be used in conjunction with the competitive analysis to develop lock out bid specifications and help address customer objections. The matrix can be used as an overview of the competition and to restate the many advantages of the Ac.T Series Product Range.
Table 2 Lockout Specifications
|Ac.T diff 2 Analyzer |BENEFIT AND SALES DISCUSSION|Abbott |Sysmex |BD |Nihon Kohden |Biochem |Danam 18 |
|LOCKOUT SPECIFICATION | |1200/1300 |KX21 |QBC | |Spririt | |
|Must provide closed vial |Closed vial analysis from |( |X |X |X |Opt |Opt |
|sampling |venipuncture to result. | |Opt on K1000 | | | | |
| |Hands free operation | | | | | | |
|Must use triplicate count |Maximum accuracy and |X |X |X |X |X |X |
|and aperture monitoring |superior technology for |Flow metering|Count time | |Clog | | |
| |aperture monitoring. | |flow error | |detection | | |
|Must use sweepflow |Most accurate platelet |X |X |X |X |X |X |
|technology and extended |counts available. |Von Behrons |Moving | | | |Von Behrons |
|platelet counting | |Aperture |Discriminator| | | | |
| | | |s | | | | |
|Linearity specification of: |A linear range down to zero |X |X |X |X |X |X |
|WBC 0-99.9X 103 cells/ul |reduces repeat rate , | | | | | |Hb 0-30g/dl |
|RBC 0-7.0X 106 cells/ ul |provides better accuracy in | | | | | | |
|Hb 0-25.0 g/dl |clinically relevant | | | | | | |
|PLT 0-999 X103 cells/ ul |situations. | | | | | | |
|Must have a single user |Minimizes learning curve, |X |X |X |X |X |X |
|interface |ease of use, simple one |Soft keys and|LCD and | | |LCD and | |
| |touch operation. |keyboard |Keypad | | |Keypad | |
|Must use language |Minimizes learning curve, |X |X |X |X |X |X |
|independent icons |ease of use, simple to | | | | | | |
| |understand. | | | | | | |
|Must have probe wipe that |Minimum operator interaction|( |X |X |( |( |( |
|washes and dries the sample |and skill requirements, | | | | | | |
|aspiration probe |increases operator safety. | | | | | | |
|Must have 18 ul or less |Allows for micro-collection |X |X |( |X |X |X |
|whole blood sample |and repeat analysis. |30ul open / |50ul |11ul |50ul |100ul |125ul |
|aspiration volume | |580ul clsd | | | | | |
|Must have a predilute |Allows for analysis of |( |( |( |( |( |( |
|aspiration mode |“fingerstick”, capillary | | | | | | |
| |sample collection. | | | | | | |
|Must be able to perform |Allows for repeat analysis |X |X |X |X |X |X |
|multiple aspirations from |on capillary samples, | | | | | | |
|predilute sample | | | | | | | |
|Must have the ability to |Ease of use, simplified |( |X |( |Opt |( |Opt |
|store QC data and print |operations, aids regulatory | | | |Data manager | |Data manager |
|summary statistics and Levy |compliance | | | | | | |
|Jennings Graphs | | | | | | | |
|Must be able to |Ease of use, simplified |( |X |( |Opt |( |Opt |
|automatically validate and |operations and improves | | | |Data manager | |Data manager |
|flag control results |productivity. | | | | | | |
|Must have the ability to |Ease of use, simplified |( |X |( |Opt |( |Opt |
|store patient results |data management | | | |Data manager | |Data manager |
|Must have onboard reagent |Offers smaller instrument |X |N/A |( |X |X |X |
|pack capability |footprint, space saving. | | | | | | |
ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS
Abbott’s aggressiveness in employing multiple sales strategies has allowed them to increase hematology sales. Abbott is soon to release the CD1200, which they are advertising as being currently under development. The CD1200 is a small Ac.T clone, this will relieve the pressure on the CD1700 which they have been forced to sell down to the Ac.T series but is actually a competitor for the mid range COULTER ONYX( analyzer. The CD1300 is an export version of the 1200 and includes closed vial cap piercing
CD1200/CD1300
Single-button operation, low maintenance, cost-effective, complete blood count analysis.
• Eight-parameter automated system
• Intuitive single-button operator interface
• Integrated help screens
• 320-specimen data storage
• Automatic calibration
• 30-microliter sample requirement
CD1400
Automation and a screening differential in a compact bench-top system.
• 12-parameter automated system
• Two-part leukocyte differential
• 12 control files with full statistics
• Automatic probe cleaning
• 30-microliter sample requirement
• Less than two minutes for start-up
• Minimum operator maintenance
CD1700
• 18-parameter automated system
• Three-part leukocyte differential
• Optional closed sampling system
• Graphical data display with three histograms
• 30-microliter sample requirement
• 60 seconds for CBC
• 5,000-specimen data storage with graphics
Table 3 Abbott Features Competitive chart
|Company |COULTER |COULTER |ABBOTT |ABBOTT |ABBOTT |CUSTOMER BENEFIT/ COMMENTS |
|Model |Ac.T |Ac.T |Cell-Dyn |Cell- Dyn |Cell- Dyn | |
|Instrument name |diff 2 Analyzer |diff |1200/1300 |1600 and 1600CP |1700 & 1700 CP | |
| | |Analyzer | | | | |
|SIMPLICITY | | | | | | |
|Single user interface |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |No |CD 1700 system has confusing |
|touch screen |Yes |Yes |No |No |No |soft keys that change with |
|universal symbols |Yes |Yes |No |No |No |screens. The CD1200 also has a |
| | | | | | |keypad. The Ac.T Series has |
| | | | | | |simple symbols for request |
| | | | | | |functions. |
|One step sample processing |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button automatic startup |Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes | |
|One button whole blood |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|processing | | | | | | |
|One button diluent dispense |Yes |Yes | |No |No | |
|Automatic probe wipe |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Automatic sequencing sample |Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes | |
|ID # | | | | | | |
|Alphanumeric Characters |No |No |No |Yes |Yes |If alpha characters used on CD |
| | | | | | |1600, they replace sample ID |
| | | | | | |number |
|One button automatic shutdown|Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes |CD systems require onboard |
| | | | | | |detergent and enzymatic |
| | | | | | |cleaner. System automatically |
| | | | | | |shuts down after 4 hours of |
| | | | | | |operation using detergent. Must|
| | | | | | |restart the unit. Coulter Ac·T |
| | | | | | |Series provides simple time out|
| | | | | | |with a mini prime and easy |
| | | | | | |daily shutdown. |
|Routine Maintenance |None |None | |Extensive |Extensive |Cumbersome Weekly and Monthly |
| | | | |Recommended |Recommended |'recommended preventive' |
| | | | |Preventative |Preventative |maintenance on CD series due to|
| | | | | | |protein build up and lack of |
| | | | | | |burn circuit. |
|FLEXIBILITY | | | | | | |
|Parameters |16/18 |16/18 |8 |16/18 |16/18 | |
|Patient Sampling Modes |Open and Closed |Open vial |Open / Closed |Open and closed |Open and closed |Closed vial requires large |
| |vial | |(1300) |vial |vial |sample sizes: 900 ml for the |
| | | | | | |1600 and 450 ml for the 1700 |
|Patient Sample Size | | | | | |Cell Dyn Closed vial mode has |
|Whole Blood (Vol.) |18ul |12 ul |30 ul |30 ul |30 ul |420ul Dead sample vol . |
|Closed Blood (Vol) |18ul |N/A |450ul |450ul |450ul | |
|Predilute (Vol.) |20 ull |20 ul |40 ul |40 ul |40 ul | |
|Predilute Mode |Yes |Yes |- |Yes |Yes | |
|# of tubes or dilutions per |One |One | |One |One | |
|sample |No |No | |No |No | |
|Manual addition of lyse | | | | | | |
|Automated aspiration of |Yes |Yes |- |No |No |CD Systems have cumbersome |
|diluted sample | | | | | |predilute mode which requires |
| | | | | | |removing instrument cover and |
| | | | | | |pouring sample into the |
| | | | | | |chambers. If procedure is not |
| | | | | | |followed correctly undesirable |
| | | | | | |consequences could occur. |
|Patient result storage |Yes |Yes |Yes (320) |Yes(320) |Yes(320) | |
|Control data storage |Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes | |
|QC Levy Jennings Graphs |Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes | |
|Patient Limit Flagging |Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes | |
|Reagent Packaging | | | | | | |
|Onboard |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |No | |
|Floor Pak |Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes | |
|User Manuals |Yes-in 8 languages |Yes-in 8 languages | |Yes |Yes | |
|Printer Options |Bubble jet graphics|Bubble jet graphics| |Dot matrix and |Dot matrix and | |
| |and ticket or roll|and ticket or roll| |Ticket |Ticket | |
| |printer |printer | | | | |
|ACCURACY | | | | | | |
|Triplicate Counting |Yes |Yes |Single count |Single count |Single count |Triplicate counting provides |
| | | |period, |period, extended |period, extended|improved data collection, |
| | | |extended Plt |Plt |Plt |better flagging and elimination|
| | | | | | |of random imprecision. |
|Linearity to zero for WBC, |Yes |Yes |No |No |No | |
|RBC, Hgb, Plt | | | | | | |
|Aperture Monitoring |Yes |Yes |Count time |Count time |Count time |Aperture monitoring on Ac.T |
| | | | | | |Series better characterizes the|
| | | | | | |sample checking multiple |
| | | | | | |criteria during analysis |
|ADDITIONAL FEATURES | | | | | | |
|Throughput (samples/hour) |> 50 |> 50 | |60 |60 |CD Manual states 60+/-15 sec |
| | | | | | |per cycle. Customers report < |
| | | | | | |60. |
|RS232 |Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes | |
|Size HxWxD (cm/in) |45 x 49 x 40cm |42 x 38 x 39cm | |47 x 87 x 52.5cm |47 x 87 x 52.5cm| |
| |18”x19”x16” |16.5”x15”x15.4 | |18.5”x34.25”x20.6 |18.5”x34.25”x20.| |
| | | | | |6 | |
|Weight (kg/ Ib) |20 |14 | |65 |71 | |
| |45Ib |30Ib | |143Ib |156Ib | |
|Options |Printers |Printers | |Printers |Printers | |
SYSMEX(
SYSMEX has captured a large share of the market in the Far East, they have also experienced some level of success in Europe and the Middle East. In the US SYSMEX have signed a distributorship agreement with Roche Diagnostics Corporation, following a global Cooperation agreement between SYSMEX and Roche Diagnostics of Basel, Switzerland. Roche will exclusively represent the SYSMEX hematology line in the US from Febuary 1st 1999.
Their current product range is extensive with products for the very low volume to the large volume user. They are also capable of offering automated hematology workstations, in addition, they have a successful range of reticulocyte counters and coagulometers.
The main competitor to the new Ac.T diff 2 instrument from SYSMEX will be the new KX21. Prior to the KX21 and in the absence of closed vial sampling, the main SYSMEX competitor was the K1000. This is now relatively old, but has a reputation of being a compact reliable analyzer.
KX21
What the competition says about their product
Simplicity in operation
Before analysis, a comprehensive automatic start-up is performed including electronic self-checking, rinsing and filling of all hydraulic lines and a background check. Once completed, control bloods or patient samples are run by simply pushing the start switch. The KX-21 automatically aspirates, dilutes and analyzes a whole blood sample and provides 18 parameter test results. The sample size required for the whole blood mode is 50 uL and 20 uL in the predilute mode. Results are printed on the built-in thermal printer and 240 test results can be stored electronically in the analyzer.
• Automatic self-testing startup features
• Single Start button operation
• Small sample size requirements
• On board storage for 240 test results
Simplicity for multiparameter analysis
• Data for 18 parameters plus 3 histograms RBC, PLT and WBC (tri-modal) with complete display of all data on back-lit LCD display
• Easy display and printing of data retrieved from memory
• Predilute mode available
Clinical information includes 18 hematologic parameters plus histograms for RBC, PLT, and WBC (tri-modal) cell populations. All data including the histograms are presented via the LCD screen for easy and quick review. Previous results can be retrieved from stored data and displayed or printed again depending on the operator's requirements
Simplicity for quality management
• Highly accurate detection technology, including our precise Sample
• Rotor Valve with floating discrimination of the RBC, PLT and WBC
• populations is a Sysmex exclusive
• Easy to use QC programs; X-bar and L-J
• Monitoring and flagging functions for reliable reporting
Accurate detection technology, a Sysmex hallmark, is incorporated in the KX-21. The Sample Rotor Valve (SRV) used in the KX-21 is a new version of the ones used in our high-end analyzers. These SRVs precisely measure the required volume of sample to provide accurate and reproducible test results. The "Floating Discriminator" function of the WBC, RBC and PLT channels determines the optimum cell size disrimination level for each individual sample. Six on-board QC files with X-bar and L-J capabilities provide superior quality control for reliable reporting.
Simplicity in Maintenance
Daily maintenance of the KX-21 is extremely simple. After analysis, pressing the SHUTDOWN key causes the KX-21 to automatically rinse all hydraulic lines and shuts itself down. Weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance is also easy and self-prompting by the analyzer's software program. Because the KX-21 uses a newly developed version of our cyanide-free reagent for hemoglobin measurement, there are no biohazard or waste treatment problems. The compact bench top design takes up a minimum of space with dimensions of 420mm width and 355mm depth. The pneumatics and lysing reagent bottle are housed inside the analyser.
K1000
What the competition says about their product
The K-1000 is the most popular Sysmex analyzer and a best-seller over the last years. In Europe more than 3.000 units have been installed.
Compact size, easy operation and maintenance are the main features of this system, well suited as the main analyzer in smaller laboratories.
The K-1000 reports 18 parameters including three-part differential. Histograms and results are printed on integrated thermal printer. A LCD-display guides the operator during software program setting and routine operation.
Optional PDA provides parameters beyond CBC. Optional KCP-1 provides cap piercing. K-Manager required for data management.
K4500
What the competition says about their product
The K-4500, a masterpiece of concurrent engineering, represents the synthesis of 30 years experience in hematology analysis. Automated sample handling and 18 parameter analysis including three-part differential K-4500 with a built-in pneumatic unit is a real "space saver". The optional open cap piercing sampler system can process new racks at any time. A barcode reader option ensuring positive sample identification. Built-in system software identifies abnormal specimens marking them on the integrated thermal printer. Easy key pad operation completes this compact analyzer
• 18 parameters
• 100ul sample volume open mode, 200ul closed sample mode and 40ul pre-dilute
• Optional 50 sample autoloader capacity
• 80 samples/hr
• Cyanide free reagents
Table 4 SYSMEX Feature competitive chart
|Company |COULTER |COULTER |SYSMEX |SYSMEX |SYSMEX |CUSTOMER BENEFIT/ COMMENTS |
|Model/ Instrument |Ac.T diff 2 |Ac.T diff |KX21 |K1000 |K4500 | |
|SIMPLICITY | | | | | | |
|One user interface |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |Yes | |
|touch screen |Yes |Yes |No |No |No | |
|universal symbols |Yes |Yes |No |No |No | |
|One step sample processing |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button automatic startup |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Start up function is menu |
| | | | | | |driven on K1000 |
|One button whole blood processing |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button diluent dispense |Yes |Yes | |No |Yes | |
|Automatic probe wipe |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |Yes | |
|Automatic sequencing sample ID # |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Alphanumeric Characters |No |No |No |No |No | |
|One button automatic shutdown |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |Yes |Shut down requires manual |
| | | | | | |maintenance |
|Routine Maintenance |None |None | |Yes |Yes | |
|FLEXIBILITY | | | | | | |
|Parameters |16/18 |16/18 |16/18 |10,18 |18 | |
|Patient Sampling Modes |Closed & Open |Open vial |Open |Open and |Open and |K1000 :Closed vial is |
| |vial | | |Optional Closed|Optional |additional module; sample |
| | | | | |Closed |size increases to 200ul |
|Patient Sample Size | | | | | | |
|Whole Blood (Vol.) Open |18 ul |12ul |50ul |100 ul |100ul | |
|Whole Blood (Vol) Closed |18ul |N/A |N/A |200ul |200ul | |
|Predilute (Vol.) |20ull |20 ull |20ul |40 ul |40ul | |
|Predilute Mode |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |TOA used cyanide free |
|Automated onboard diluent dispense |Yes |Yes | |No | |reagents |
|# of tubes or dilutions per sample | | | | | | |
|Manual addition of lyse |One |One | |Two | | |
| | | | | | | |
| |No |No | |No | | |
|Automated aspiration of diluted |Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes | |
|sample | | | | | | |
|Patient result storage |Yes |Yes |Yes (240) |Option |Option | |
|Control data storage |Yes |Yes |Yes (6 files) |Option |Option | |
|QC Levy Jennings Graphs |Yes |Yes |Yes |Option |Option | |
|Patient Limit Flagging |Yes |Yes | |Yes |Yes | |
|Reagent Packaging | | | | | | |
|Onboard |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |No |Only one size reagent |
|Floor Pak |Yes |Yes |No |Yes |Yes |packaging for all TOA systems|
|User Manuals |Yes-in 8 |Yes-in 8 |Yes |Yes - in 2 |Yes |KX21 has on board help files |
| |languages |languages | |languages | | |
|Printer Options |Bubble jet |Bubble jet |Thermal |Roll and Ticket|Ticket or Z | |
| |graphics and |graphics and | | |fold | |
| |ticket or roll |ticket or roll | | | | |
| |printer |printer | | | | |
|ACCURACY | | | | | | |
|Triplicate Counting |Yes |Yes |No |No |No |TOA uses volumetric reading |
|Linearity to zero for WBC, RBC, |Yes |Yes |No |No |No | |
|Hgb, Plt | | | | | | |
|Aperture Monitoring |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |TOA systems use count time |
| | | | | | |and flow error |
|ADDITIONAL FEATURES | | | | | | |
|Throughput (samples/hour) |Minimum of 50/hr |Minimum of 50/hr|60/hr |80/hr open, |80/hr open | |
| | | | |57/hr closed; |57/hr closed | |
| | | | |72/hr (56/hr | | |
| | | | |closed) with 18| | |
| | | | |param. | | |
|RS232 |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Size HxWxD (cm) |45 x 49 x 40cm |42 x 38 x 39cm |48x42x36cm |55.5x48x30cm |60x58x35cm |K1000 have separate pneumatic|
| |18”x19”x16” |16.5”x15”x15.4 |19”x16.5”x14” |21”x19”x11.7” |24”x23”x14” |unit measuring 29.5 x 19.5 x |
| | | | | | |39.5cm |
| | | | | | |K4500 has seprate autosampler|
| | | | | | |30x58x28cm |
|Weight (kg) |20 |14 |28kg |28kg |50kg |SYSMEX Pneumatic unit weighs |
| |45Ib |30Ib |61.7Ib |61.7Ib |110Ib |14.1 kg (31Ib) |
| | | | | | |Cap Piercer unit 14.5kg |
| | | | | | |(32Ib) |
|Options |Reagent Packaging |Reagent |Data Management |PDA |AutoSampler | |
| |Printers |Packaging | |Cap pierce |Cap pierce | |
| | |Printers | |Data Management|Data | |
| | | | |Graphic / Card |Management | |
| | | | |printers |Graphic/Card | |
| | | | | |printer | |
HORIBA (ABX hematologic) and BAYER
Horiba Group, a corporate conglomerate that provides a variety of analytical and measuring equipment, producing a broad range of products from semiconductors to cell analyzers is the parent company of ABX hematologic. Their products are sold under the ABX name in Europe and the Americas and under the Fukoda name in Japan. Their main competitor to the Ac.T Series product range is the MICROS, this product is also being sold as an OEM product under the name of ICHOR to primarily the blood bank market and under the name ADVIA( 60 by Bayer to the hematology market.
The simplicity of the touch screen user interface, flexibility and the aspiration modes on the Ac.T diff 2 are distinct advantages when compared to the MICROS 60/ADVIA 60. To view results the customer must scroll through multiple screens to observe results on the two line LCD display featured on the MICROS/ADVIA 60. The cap piercing mechanism has a tendency to core sample tubes
ABX Micros 60 / Bayer ADVIA(60
What the competition says about their product
Bayer Press release
The ADVIA 60 system is designed for effective operation in a variety of clinical settings. The system can be used to report results from a satellite laboratory or used as a primary analyzer in small but growing laboratories. The ADVIA 60 system has been developed to Bayer quality standards in cooperation with ABX Hematologie of Montpellier, France. "Combining the expertise of ABX in small system design and performance with the proven capabilities of the ADVIA 120 Hematology System expands the Bayer product offering to meet the diverse needs of our customers worldwide," explains Thomas E. Warekois, Vice President of Marketing for Bayer Diagnostics. "The ADVIA 60 system is part of an overall strategy and commitment to build a family of Bayer products for hematology."
• 8 or 18 parameters
• Closed and open tube sampling
• 60 Samples/hour
• On-board reagents are available in a convenient, drop-in TIMEPAC( format
• Automatic probe wipe
• Single button operator interface
• 10ul whole blood
• Smart card based memory patient storage, entry of QC and calibration assay values.
• RS232
Table 5 ABX and Bayer Feature Competitive Chart
|Company |COULTER |COULTER |ABX |CUSTOMER BENEFIT/ COMMENTS |
|Model |Ac.T |Ac.T |Micros 60/ ADVIA | |
|Instrument name |diff 2 Analyzer |diff |60 | |
| | |Analyzer | | |
|SIMPLICITY | | | | |
|One user interface |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|touch screen |Yes |Yes |No |Micros has four line LCD display - no |
|universal symbols |Yes |Yes |No |capability to have all results on one |
| | | | |screen |
|One step sample processing |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button automatic startup |Yes |Yes |Yes |Micros Automatically performs 2-3 start |
| | | | |ups when background counts fail consuming|
| | | | |extra reagents |
|One button whole blood processing |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button diluent dispense |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Automatic probe wipe |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Automatic sequencing sample ID # |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Alphanumeric Characters |No |No |Yes |MICROS alpha entry is cumbersome and time|
| | | | |consuming |
|One button automatic shutdown |Yes |Yes |Yes |Micros Quick clean between each run; goes|
| | | | |into stand-by mode every 54 cycles. |
|Routine Maintenance |None |None |Instrument Driven |Micros Automatic sequences result in high|
| | | | |reagent consumption. |
|FLEXIBILITY | | | | |
|Parameters |16/18 |16/18 |8, 16 or 18 |Pentra offers five part differential plus|
| | | | |Aytpical (ALY) and Large Immature cell |
| | | | |(LIC) counts |
|Patient Sampling Modes |Open & Closed vial|Open vial |Open and closed |Micros Optional cap pierce accommodates |
| | | |vial |limited tube sizes (3 or 5 ml) - |
| | | | |potential short sample due to lack of |
| | | | |blood detector. |
|Patient Sample Size | | | | |
|Whole Blood Open (Vol.) |18ul |12ul |10ul | |
|Whole Blood Closed (Vol) |18ul |NA |10ul | |
|Predilute (Vol.) |20 ul |20 ul |No predilute | |
|Predilute Mode Automated onboard |Yes |Yes |No | |
|# of tubes or dilutions per sample |1 |1 |N/A | |
|manual addition of lyse |No |No | |No pre-dilute mode |
|Automated aspiration of diluted sample |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Patient result storage |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Control data storage |Yes |Yes |No | |
|QC Levy Jennings Graphs |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Patient Limit Flagging |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Reagent Packaging | | | | |
|Onboard |Yes |Yes |Yes |No flexibility to improve reagent |
|Floor Pak |Yes |Yes |No |utilization and cost per test. |
|User Manuals |Yes-in 8 languages|Yes-in 8 |Yes-in 6 languages| |
| | |languages | | |
|Printer Options |Bubble jet |Bubble jet |Roll only | |
| |graphics and |graphics and | | |
| |ticket or roll |ticket or roll | | |
| |printer |printer | | |
|ACCURACY | | | | |
|Triplicate Counting |Yes |Yes |No |Counts in duplicate, extends to three for|
| | | | |RBC, WBC and Platelet |
|Linearity to zero for WBC, RBC, Hgb, |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Plt | | | | |
|Aperture Monitoring |Yes |Yes |None |Lack of aperture monitoring could |
| | | | |compromise reliability of results. |
|ADDITIONAL FEATURES | | | | |
|Throughput (samples/hour) |Minimum of 50 |Minimum of 50 |60 | |
|RS232 |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Size HxWxD (cm) |45 x 49 x 40cm |42 x 38 x 39cm |42 x36 x 32cm | |
| |18”x19”x16” |16.5”x15”x15.4 |16.5”x14”x12.5: | |
|Height (kg) |20 |14 |14 | |
| |45Ib |30Ib |30Ib | |
|Options |Reagent Packaging |Reagent | | |
| |Printers |Packaging | | |
| | |Printers | | |
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BECTON DICKINSON
The Becton Dickinson QBC( System has been a successful product, designed primarily for the physicians office market it has gained placements throughout the world with customers seeking a simple system that can be acquired with little or no capital expenditure. The QBC has now been improved upon with the QBC AUTOREAD( Plus System, that provides :
• The ability to use the new AccuTube.
• Increased reliability and accuracy.
• One tube for all samples.
• Expanded result ranges.
• Positive patient I.D.
When compared to Ac.T Series Product Range the QBC is slow and labor intensive, requiring multiple steps to prepare the sample for analysis. The QBC does not offer the user a full hematology profile, the system does not offer a red blood cell count and Mean Cell Volume, thereby limiting its use in the investigation of anemia. Volume of specimen used in the new AccuTube is 70ul.
The Ac.T Series is simple to use and fast, with a full 8, 10, 16 or 18 parameter blood count available in less than sixty seconds.
QBC AUTOREAD
What the competition says about their product
The QBC AUTOREAD Plus System is the world's only DRY hematology system. Only QBC offers Optical Signature Analysis, a revolutionary technology, which utilizes the distinctive signatures of each sample to obtain accurate results.
The AUTOREAD Plus, with its performance enhancing OSA technology, is dry, safe and easy to operate and maintain!
Simply collect a venous or capillary sample with the new pre-coated QBC AccuTube, spin it in the high precision QBC centrifuge and insert it into the analyzer. About a minute later, 9 quantitative results are displayed and printed.
|AUTOREAD Plus FEATURES |AUTOREAD Plus BENEFITS |
|Optical Signature Analysis (OSA) automatically scans the new AccuTube 8 |Improved readability and accuracy give you the right answers right away, |
|times, eliminating subjective interpretation. |enhancing your diagnosis and leading to fewer repeats or sendouts! |
|Totally dry procedure needs no user maintenance: no pumps or tubes to clean,|Sample is safely contained at all times while valuable time and expense is |
|no circulating blood, and NO USER CALIBRATION ever! |saved, including avoiding inadvertent calibration errors. |
|Bar code label option provides positive patient identification. |Promotes error-free processing by lab tech, enhanced patient test management|
| |and integration into lab information system. |
|Plug-in software cartridges. |System enhancements require no service calls or down time! |
|AccuTube SoftPack SoftGrip technology is simple, user-friendly and supported|QBC methodology is easy to learn, follow and do the correct way the first |
|by illustrated instructions. |time, every time! |
New AccuTube really helps you get the most from in-office hematology. It's safer to use and easier to process for better results!
With your new AccuTube you'll find:
"Unreadables" Reduced By As Much As 75%! Encompassing a far wider range of hematology values, AccuTube reads virtually all samples!
One Tube for Both Venous and Capillary Testing! You take only the same small blood sample for venous and capillary procedures, and you can use a pipetter if you prefer! No more outdating due to non-use!
A Much Faster Fill, Better for Your Patients! The float isn't pre-inserted, so AccuTube fills very rapidly. Then, the unique insertion device makes this step a breeze. It's the best of both worlds!
Extended (8-Hour) Specimen Hold Time for Total Testing Flexibility and Optimal Work Flow Efficiency!
Bar Coding for Greater Accuracy, Automated Interface!
AccuTube gives you the option of a dedicated barcode on every tube, so you can interface with highest level Lab Information Systems!
Centrifugation and testing are exactly the same as with other QBC tubes, but now with greater accuracy and safety!
Table 6 Becton Dickinson Feature Competitive Chart
|Company |COULTER |COULTER |Becton Dickinson |CUSTOMER BENEFIT/ COMMENTS |
|Model |Ac.T |Ac.T |QBC Autoread | |
|Instrument name |diff 2 Analyzer |diff | | |
| | |Analyzer | | |
|SIMPLICITY | | | | |
|One user interface |Yes |Yes |No |Centrifuge and Analyzer |
|touch screen |Yes |Yes |No | |
|universal symbols |Yes |Yes |No | |
|automatic sequencing sample ID # |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Alphanumeric Characters |No |No |No | |
|One button automatic shutdown |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Routine Maintenance |None |None |Yes | |
|FLEXIBILITY | | | | |
|Parameters |16/18 |16/18 |11 |No RBC Count, No MCV |
|Patient Sampling Modes |Open and Closed vial|Open vial |Capillary processing | |
| | | |only | |
|Patient Sample Size | | | |Special, expensive tubes for |
|Whole Blood Open (Vol.) |18ul |12ull |70ul |processing samples. |
|Whole Blood Closed (Vol) |18ul |N/A |N/A | |
|Predilute (Vol.) |20 ul |20 ul |N/A | |
|Predilute Mode Automated onboard diluent |Yes |Yes |N/A |No pre-dilute mode |
|dispense |One |One | | |
|# of tubes or dilutions per sample |No |No | | |
|manual addition of lyse | | | | |
|Automated aspiration of diluted sample |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Patient result storage |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Control data storage |Yes |Yes |No | |
|QC Levy Jennings Graphs |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Patient Limit Flagging |Yes |Yes |Yes |Abnormal results flagged on Ac.T |
| | | | |Series according to customer |
| | | | |definable range., QBC values are |
| | | | |preset. |
|Reagent Packaging | | | |Requires centrifuge, replaceable |
|Onboard |Yes |Yes |Dry reagents |memory cartridges and dry |
|Floor Pak |Yes |Yes | |reagents. |
|User Manuals |Yes-in 8 languages |Yes-in 8 languages |Yes | |
|Printer Options |Dot matrix graphics |Dot matrix graphics |BubbleJet + LCD | |
| | | |Display | |
|ACCURACY | | | | |
|Triplicate Counting |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Linearity to zero for WBC, RBC, Hgb, Plt |Yes |Yes |WBC 2-30 x 109/L |BD WBC 2-30 x 109/ L |
| | | |No | |
|Clog Detection |Yes |Yes |None | |
|ADDITIONAL FEATURES | | | | |
|Throughput (samples/hour) |Minimum of 50 |Minimum of 50 |60 |Note that each sample is 7 |
| | | | |minutes to process |
|RS232 |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Size HxWxD (cm) |45 x 49 x 40 |42 x 38 x 39 |10.2 x34.3 x 24.1 |Dimensions are only for reader; |
| |18”x19”x16” |16.5”x15”x15.4 |4”x13.5”xz9.5” |centrifuge and printer require |
| | | | |additional space. |
|Weight (kg) |20kg |14kg |3.6kg |Weight of reader only. |
| |45Ib |30Ib |8Ib | |
Article concerning a comparison of the Ac.T 10 and the QBC
Nihon Kohden (concentrated in Far East)
Nihon Kohden has built their hematology market through placements with their successful electrocardiogram equipment. This strategy has proved very successful in Japan. However, after an unsuccessful attempt to capture some of the European Market, Nihon Kohden have consolidated their sales activities in the Far Eastern markets.
Their product range offers a veterinary system to complement each of the human hematology systems available in their product range.
Table 7 Nihon Kohden Feature Competitive Chart
|Company |COULTER |COULTER |Nihon Kohden |CUSTOMER BENEFIT/ COMMENTS |
|Model |Ac.T |Ac.T |MEK-6108 | |
|Instrument name |diff 2 Analyzer |diff | | |
| | |Analyzer | | |
|SIMPLICITY | | | | |
|One user interface | | | |A touch screen is available as an |
|touch screen |Yes |Yes |No |optional upgrade |
|universal symbols |Yes |Yes |No | |
|One step sample processing |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button automatic startup |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button whole blood processing |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button diluent dispense |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Automatic probe wipe |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Automatic sequencing sample ID # |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Alphanumeric Characters |No |No |No | |
|One button automatic shutdown |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Routine Maintenance |None |None |Yes (auto cleans| |
| | | |every ten | |
| | | |samples) | |
|FLEXIBILITY | | | | |
|Parameters |16 or 18 |16 or 18 |8 or 18 (with | |
| | | |optional | |
| | | |upgrade) | |
|Patient Sampling Modes |Open and |Open vial |Open vial | |
| |Closed vial | | | |
|Patient Sample Size | | | | |
|Whole Blood Open (Vol.) |18ul |18ul |50ull | |
|Whole Blood Closed (Vol) |18ul | | | |
|Predilute (Vol.) |20 ul |20ull |20ull | |
|Predilute Mode Automated onboard diluent |Yes |Yes |No | |
|dispense | | | | |
|# of tubes or dilutions per sample |One |One |One | |
|manual addition of lyse |No |No |No | |
|Automated aspiration of diluted sample |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Patient Limit Flagging |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Reagent Packaging | | | | |
|Onboard |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Floor Pak |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|User Manuals |Yes-in 8 |Yes-in 8 |Yes | |
| |languages |languages | | |
|Printer Options |Bubble jet |Bubble jet |Internal roll | |
| |graphics and |graphics and |printer plus | |
| |ticket or roll |ticket or roll |optional ticket | |
| |printer |printer | | |
|ACCURACY | | | | |
|Triplicate Counting |Yes |Yes |No |Volumetric metering |
|Linearity to zero for WBC, RBC, Hgb, Plt |Yes |Yes |No | |
|Aperture Monitoring |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|ADDITIONAL FEATURES | | | | |
|Throughput (samples/hour) |Minimum of 50 |Minimum of 50 |60 | |
|RS232 |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Size HxWxD (cm) |45 x 49 x 40 |42 x 38 x 39 |40 x 38 x 39.5 | |
| |18”x19”x16” |16.5”x15”x15.4 |15.78”x15”x15.5”| |
|Weight (kg) |20 |14 |25 | |
| |45Ib |30Ib |55.1Ib | |
BIOCHEM IMMUNOSYSTEMS INC.
Biochem Immunsosytems hematology division are rumored as being for sale. Their product line claims flexibility and versatility from the Spirit Lite to the Spirit and Spirit with cap piercing and autosampling. In the US Biochem Immunosystems is targeting Becton Dickinson’s QBC installed base with their advertising campaigns.
Spirit
The Spirit claims to be a “totally integrated hematology analyzer” that is ideal for meeting the needs of doctors, clinic and hospitals. They claim the software has user friendly operating menu’s that are accessible with the minimum of key strokes. The reagents for the system are available as a Enviro-Pak which has a self contained waste reservoir and a larger Econo- Pak.
Table 8 Biochem Immunosystems Feature Competitive Chart
|Company |COULTER |COULTER |Biochem Immunosystems |CUSTOMER BENEFIT/ COMMENTS |
|Model |Ac.T |Ac.T |Spirit | |
|Instrument name |diff 2 |diff | | |
| |Analyzer |Analyzer | | |
|SIMPLICITY | | | | |
|One user interface |Yes |Yes |No | |
|touch screen |Yes |Yes |No | |
|universal symbols |Yes |Yes |No | |
|One step sample processing |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button automatic startup |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button whole blood processing |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|One button diluent dispense |Yes |Yes |- ? | |
|Automatic probe wipe |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Automatic sequencing sample ID # |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Alphanumeric Characters |No |No |Yes | |
|One button automatic shutdown |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Routine Maintenance |None |None |- ? | |
|FLEXIBILITY | | | | |
|Parameters |16/18 |16/18 |8,18 | |
|Patient Sampling Modes |Open and Closed vial|Open vial |Open vial | |
| | | |Optional closed | |
|Patient Sample Size | | | | |
|Whole Blood Open (Vol.) |18ul |12ul |100ull | |
|Whole Blood Closed (Vol) |18ul |NA |? | |
|Predilute (Vol.) |20 ul |20 ul |20 ul | |
|Predilute Mode Automated onboard |Yes/Yes |Yes/Yes |Yes/ ? | |
|diluent dispense |One |One | | |
|# of tubes or dilutions per sample |No |No |No | |
|manual addition of lyse | | | | |
|Automated aspiration of diluted sample|Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Patient result storage |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Control data storage |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|QC Levy Jennings Graphs |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Patient Limit Flagging |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Reagent Packaging | | | | |
|Onboard |Yes |Yes |No |Two reagent paks are offered a |
|Floor Pak |Yes |Yes |Yes |Enviro-Pak with a self contained |
| | | | |waste reservoir, and a larger |
| | | | |Econo - pak. |
|User Manuals |Yes-in 8 languages |Yes-in 8 languages |Yes | |
|Printer Options |Bubble jet graphics |Bubble jet graphics and |Page printer - Epson and|Comprehensive patient reports via|
| |and optional ticket |optional ticket or roll |Laser compatible |the color laser printer |
| |or roll printer |printer |Tape Printer ( Roll) | |
| | | |Ticket Printer | |
| | | |Color Laser Printer | |
|ACCURACY | | | | |
|Triplicate Counting |Yes |Yes |No | The Spirit uses volumetric |
| | | | |Metering |
| Linearity to zero for WBC, RBC, Hgb, |Yes |Yes |No |Wbc 0.3 - 100.0 x 103/ µl, Rbc |
|Plt | | | |0.50 - 8.00 x 106/ µl, Hgb 0.5 -|
| | | | |25.0 g/dl, Plt 10 - 1000 x 103/ |
| | | | |µl |
|Aperture Monitoring |Yes |Yes |No | |
|ADDITIONAL FEATURES | | | | |
|Throughput (samples/hour) |Minimum of 50 |Minimum of 50 |>60 | |
|RS232 |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Size HxWxD (cm) |45 x 49 x 40cm |42 x 38 x 39cm |43 x 41 x 46cm | |
| |18”x19”x16” |16.5”x15”x15.4” |17”x16”x18” | |
| Weight (kg) |20kg |14kg |27.2kg |Pneumatic unit weighs 14.1 kg |
| |45Ib |30Ib |60Ib | |
DANAM
EXCELL 10/16/18
Table 9 Danam Feature Competitive Chart
|Company |COULTER |COULTER |Danam 18 |CUSTOMER BENEFIT/ COMMENTS |
|Model |Ac.T |Ac.T | | |
|Instrument name |diff 2 |diff | | |
| |Analyzer |Analyzer | | |
|SIMPLICITY | | | | |
|One user interface |Yes |Yes |No |Multilingual capability |
|touch screen |Yes |Yes |No | |
|universal symbols |Yes |Yes |No | |
|One step sample processing |Yes |Yes | | |
|One button automatic startup |Yes |Yes | | |
|One button whole blood processing |Yes |Yes | | |
|One button diluent dispense |Yes |Yes | | |
|Automatic probe wipe |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Automatic sequencing sample ID # |Yes |Yes | | |
|Alphanumeric Characters |No |No |Yes | |
|One button automatic shutdown |Yes |Yes | | |
|Routine Maintenance |None |None | | |
|FLEXIBILITY | | | | |
|Parameters |16/18 |16/18 |10/16/18 | |
|Patient Sampling Modes |Open and Closed vial |Open vial |Open and Opt Closed | |
|Patient Sample Size | | | |60ul Sample saver mode Whole |
|Whole Blood Open (Vol.) |18ul |12ul |125ul |blood micro mode. |
|Whole Blood Closed (Vol) |18ul |NA |? | |
|Predilute (Vol.) |20 ul |20 ul |25ul | |
|Predilute Mode Automated onboard |Yes/Yes |Yes/Yes | | |
|diluent dispense |One |One | | |
|# of tubes or dilutions per sample |No |No | | |
|manual addition of lyse | | | | |
|Automated aspiration of diluted sample|Yes |Yes | | |
|Patient result storage |Yes |Yes |Yes (200) |Optional data management |
| | | | |software. Selectable reporting |
| | | | |units |
|Control data storage |Yes |Yes |Yes |2 lots 3 levels. 300 results |
| | | | |stored |
|QC Levy Jennings Graphs |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Patient Limit Flagging |Yes |Yes |Yes |Normal range & Action limits |
|Reagent Packaging | | | | |
|Onboard |Yes |Yes | | |
|Floor Pak |Yes |Yes | | |
|User Manuals |Yes-in 8 languages |Yes-in 8 languages |Yes | |
|Printer Options |Bubble jet graphics and|Bubble jet graphics and|Bubble jet or impact |Several emulations |
| |optional ticket or |optional ticket or | | |
| |roll printer |roll printer | | |
|ACCURACY | | | | |
|Triplicate Counting |Yes |Yes | |RBC/PLt channel uses von Behrens |
| | | | |silencer to elimiate RBC |
| | | | |recirculation. |
| Linearity to zero for WBC, RBC, Hgb, |Yes |Yes |No |0.1 –99.9 WBC, 0.02-9.99 |
|Plt | | | |RBC,10-2500 PLT, 0-30Hb |
|Aperture Monitoring |Yes |Yes | | |
|ADDITIONAL FEATURES | | | | |
|Throughput (samples/hour) |Minimum of 50 |Minimum of 50 |60 | |
|RS232 |Yes |Yes |Yes | |
|Size HxWxD (cm) |45 x 49 x 40cm |42 x 38 x 39cm |34 x45 x 42cm | |
| |18”x19”x16” |16.5”x15”x15.4” |14”x18”x17” | |
| Weight (kg) |20kg |14kg |19kg | |
| |45Ib |30Ib |42Ib | |
|Options |Reagent Packaging |Reagent Packaging |Cap Piercing | |
| |Printers |Printers |Data Management & | |
| | | |reporting options | |
| | | |Modem for remote | |
| | | |diagnostics and software| |
| | | |upgrades | |
COULTER Ac.T diff 2, Ac.T diff, Ac.T 8/10, T, MD and MDII Series of Hematology Analyzers
This winning range of products from Coulter has all exceeded their sales expectations. They have gained a reputation in the field of being compact, bench top systems with the reliability and quality customers have come to expect from Coulter. As these systems age customers have been looking for a product to replace these systems. The Ac.T Series product range continues the pedigree of quality instruments from Coulter.
Table 10 Beckman Coulter Product Features Chart
|Company |COULTER |COULTER |COULTER |COULTER |COULTER |COULTER |
|Model |Ac.T |Ac.T |Ac.T |T Series |MD Series |MD II Series |
|Instrument name |diff 2 |diff |8/10 |T540, T660, T890. |8 or 16 | |
| |Analyzer |Analyzer | | | | |
|SIMPLICITY | | | | | | |
|Single user interface |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |
|touch screen |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |No |No |
|universal symbols |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |No |Yes |
|One step sample processing |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |No |
|One button automatic startup |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |
|One button whole blood processing|Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |No |
|One button diluent dispense |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes, dispense |No |No |
| | | | |diluent button | | |
|Automatic probe wipe |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |No |Yes |
|Automatic sequencing sample ID # |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |
|Alphanumeric Characters |No |No |No |No |No |No |
|One button automatic shutdown |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |
|Routine Maintenance |None |None |None |None |None |None |
|FLEXIBILITY | | | | | | |
|Parameters |16/18 |16/18 |8/10 |7,8,10 |8 or 16 |8 or 16 |
|Patient Sampling Modes |Open and Closed |Open vial |Open vial |Open Vial |Open Vial |Open Vial |
| |vial | | | | | |
|Patient Sample Size | | | | | | |
|Whole Blood Open (Vol.) |18ull |12ul |12ul |100 ul |12 ul |12 ul |
|Whole Blood Closed (Vol) |18ul |N/A |N/A |N/A |N/A |N/A |
|Predilute (Vol.) |20 ul |20 ul |20 ul |N/A |N/A |N/A |
|Predilute Mode |Yes |Yes |Yes |N/A |N/A |N/A |
|# of tubes or dilutions per |one |one |One |N/A |N/A |N/A |
|sample |No |No |No |N/A |N/A |N/A |
|Manual addition of lyse | | | | | | |
|Automated aspiration of diluted |Yes |Yes |Yes |N/A |N/A |N/A |
|sample | | | | | | |
|Patient result storage |Yes(250) |Yes (250) |No |Last sample |Last Sample |Last Sample |
|Control data storage |Yes(93) |Yes(93) |No |No |Yes |Yes |
|QC Levy Jennings Graphs |Yes |Yes |No |No |Yes |Yes |
|Patient Limit Flagging |Yes(4 ranges) |Yes (1 range) |No |Yes |Yes |Yes |
|Reagent Packaging | | | | | | |
|Onboard |Yes |Yes |Yes |No |No |No |
|Floor Pak |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |
|User Manuals |Yes-in 8 languages|Yes-in 8 languages|Yes-in 8 languages|Yes |Yes |Yes |
|Printer Options |Dot matrix or |Dot matrix or |N/A |Ticket or Roll |Dot Matrix graphic|Dot matrix graphic|
| |optional Ticket or|optional Ticket or| |printer |or ticket |or ticket |
| |Roll Printer |Roll Printer | | | | |
|ACCURACY | | | | | | |
|Triplicate Counting |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |
|Linearity to zero for WBC, RBC, |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |
|Hgb, Plt | | | | | | |
|Aperture Monitoring |Yes |Yes |Yes |No, Aperture |Yes |Yes |
| | | | |voting | | |
|ADDITIONAL FEATURES | | | | | | |
|Throughput (samples/hour) |Minimum of 50 |Minimum of 50 |Minimum of 50 |40, 60, 90 |30 |60 |
| | | | |depending on model| | |
|RS232 |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |
|Size HxWxD (cm/in) |45 x 49 x 40cm |42 x 38 x 39cm |42 x 38 x 39cm |51 x 64 x 49cm |49 x 44 x 39cm |45 x 51x 49cm |
| |18”x19”x16” |16.5”x15”x15.4 |16.5”x15”x15.4 |20”x25”x19” |19”x17”x15.4” |18”x20”x19” |
|Weight (kg/Ib) |20kg |14kg |14kg |40.9kg |36.6kg |36.6kg |
| |45Ib |30Ib |30Ib |90Ib |80Ib |80Ib |
COULTER Ac·T diff 2 HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER COMPETITION
TRADEMARKS
COULTER, the CC Logo, Ac·T, Ac·T diff, Ac·T diff 2, MD, MD II and ONYX, are trademarks of Beckman Coulter, Inc.
All other trademarks, service marks, products or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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• Single button daily maintenance
• Automated maintenance scheduling No biohazards with cyanide free reagent
• Small compact size to fit lab constraints
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