ABX Pentra XL 80
Hematology Analyzer
High performance hematology analysis with integrated validation
- CBC with 5-part Diff including flagging for immature cells
- Advanced technologies for mixing and sample analysis ensuring accurate results
- Processes 80 samples/hr and provides results in 60 seconds
- Autoloader holds up to 100 samples with random continuous access
- STAT mode for critical samples

Malaria Screening in Routine Hematology Testing (Click here) Malaria testing is optionally available on ABX Pentra XL 80 and Pentra XLR upon request towards your HORIBA representative.
- 27 parameters
- Whole blood micro-sampling (CBC: 35 µL, Plus Diff 53 µL)
- Cytochemistry, Impedance (real cell volume measurement) & Optical (analysis of the internal cellular structure by measuring light absorbance) - DHSS* Technology
- Perfect homogenization of blood samples with reagents - MDSS** Technology
- Automatic Sample Re-run
- Reagents: Only 4 reagents plus cleaner
- Perfect differentiation of the 5 WBC sub-populations with DHSS* Technology
- 3 histograms for RBC, BAS/WBC and PLT together with the 5 DIFF Matrix
- Basophils counted through specific channel
- High resolution matrix includes the determination of 2 additional subpopulations (% and #): Atypical Lymphocytes (ALY***) and Large Immature Cells (LIC***)
- Customized Dilution Ratio (CDR)
- Integrated Workstation and Validation Station
* DHSS : Double Hydrodynamic Sequential System ** MDSS : Multi-Distribution Sampling System *** RUO parameters (Research Use Only)
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical
| Weight | 122 lb / 55 kg | ||
| Power supply | 100 V to 240 V (± 10%) – 50 Hz to 60 Hz | ||
| Dimensions | 32.3 x 22.4 x 21.5 in / 82 cm x 57 cm x 54 cm | ||
| Printer | Laser | ||
| Throughput | Up to 80 samples/hour | ||
| Data Processing | Colour LCD touch screen: 12 in
PC onboard: Celeron 566 MHz Windows XP Prof.TM RAM (256 Mo), Hard disk (10 Go mini) Floppy disk & CD ROM reader RS 232C, 2 X USB1 User defined flagging limits Transmit patient files & QC to LIS Uni-directional & bi-directional connections ASTM protocol inside |
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| Memory capacity | 10 000 results + Graphics | ||
| Quality Control Management | 24 selectable QC files
XB: 60 operator selectable files with statistics (20 results per file) With-in run Levey-Jennings graphs |
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| Logs | Reagents, Quality Control, Calibration, Maintenance, Blank Cycle, Patients Data, Settings, Information, Technology Communication, Errors, by date. | ||
| Patient reports Management | Delta check
Anteriority (Matrix, curves, data) Manual input |
Samples
| 80 samples/hour (open or closed tube) | |
|---|---|
| Parameters (27) | WBC, NEU# & NEU%, LYM# & LYM%, MON# & MON%, EOS# & EOS%, BAS# & BAS%, ALY# & ALY%*, LIC# & LIC%*, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW CV, RDW SD, PLT, MPV, PCT*, PDW*. |
| Graphs | High-definition LMNE matrix PLT, RBC, WBC/BAS curves |
| Blood Volume | CBC mode: 35 µL CBC + DIFF mode: 53 µL |
| Stability | 48 hours post-draw stability |
| Operating sample mode | Autoloader 10 racks (100 tubes) capacity Sample mixing with end-over-end tube rotation Closed or open STAT tube |
| Identification | Alphanumeric. Bar-code reader (optional) and internal bar-code scanner |
* RUO parameters (Research Use Only)
Results
| Parameters | Precision (%CV) | Linearity Limits | Linearity Limits with CDR* |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC | < 2.0 | 0-120 x 10³/µL | 120-360 x 10³/µL |
| RBC | < 2.0 | 0-8 106/µL | 0-8 X 106/µL |
| HGB | < 1.0 | 0-24 g/dl | 0-24 g/dL |
| HCT | < 2.0 | 0-67% | 0-67% |
| PLT (whole blood) | < 5.0 | 0-1900 x 10³/µL | 1900-3800 x 10³/µL |
| PLT (PLT concentrate) | < 5.0 | 0-2800 x 10³/µL | 2800-5600 x 10³/µL |
*CDR: Customised Dilution Ratio
Blood Controls & Calibrators
Blood Controls
| Reference | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2062207 | ABX Difftrol Twin pack – 2L | 2 x 3 mL vial |
| 2062203 | ABX Difftrol Twin pack – 2N | 2 x 3 mL vial |
| 2062208 | ABX Difftrol Twin pack – 2H | 2 x 3 mL vial |
| 2042208 | ABX Minotrol 16 Twin pack – 2L | 2 x 2.5 mL vial |
| 2042202 | ABX Minotrol 16 Twin pack – 2N | 2 x 2.5 mL vial |
| 2042209 | ABX Minotrol 16 Twin pack – 2H | 2 x 2.5 mL vial |
| 2042209 | ABX Minotrol Retic Twin pack – 2N | 2 x 3 mL vial |
| 2042209 | ABX Minotrol Retic Twin pack – 1L 1H | 2 x 3 mL vial |
Calibrators
| Reference | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2032002 | ABX Minocal | 1×2 mL |
N: normal level, H: high level, L: low level
* Recommended by HORIBA
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