Real-time results at the push of a button
The ProCyte Dx® analyser takes work out of your hands and lets you get back to your patients and clients more quickly.
- Load-and-go operation: Even maintenance is push-button for increased staff productivity.
- Small sample size: The analyser requires only 30 µL of anticoagulated blood. And veterinary-specific IDEXX VetCollect® EDTA tubes require only 0.5–1.5 mL of blood to get the most accurate results for every patient.
- More species: Results are validated for five species (canine, feline, equine, bovine and ferret) across 24 different parameters.* Simple, intuitive flagging highlights questionable results, like clumped platelets or abnormal white blood cell patterns, to indicate the need for further investigation. Other species capabilities are available.
- Closed-tube sampling: There’s no sample preparation and less risk of contamination.
- 30-second return: Sample tube is returned in 30 seconds and available for further testing.
Smarter technology for better haematology
The ProCyte Dx® analyser employs three cutting-edge technologies to provide the most comprehensive complete blood count (CBC) available in-house.
Laser flow cytometry delivers an advanced five-part white blood cell differential. The ProCyte Dx® Haematology Analyser uses laser flow cytometry to perform a full analysis of multiple characteristics on each white blood cell, for the most accurate interpretation of all five white blood cell types. | Optical fluorescence provides a highly sensitive and accurate reticulocyte count with the use of specific fluorescent stains. Feline platelets are analysed with this method to ensure superior separation when delineating platelets and red blood cells of similar size. | Laminar Flow Impedance™ performs the fastest and most precise count of red blood cells for quick and accurate analysis. With advanced Laminar Flow Impedance technology, cells are lined up one by one to ensure each cell is characterised individually. |
| The process involves staining sample cells, directing laser light of 633 nm at each cell and collecting multiple angles of light scatter. Wavelengths of 660 nm and greater—denoted here in blue—are captured for very precise measurements of the cell’s nucleic content. Only the ProCyte Dx analyser offers this superior capability for highly sensitive and accurate analysis. | With advanced Laminar Flow Impedance technology, cells are lined up one by one to ensure each cell is characterised individually. |
Third-party study verifies exceptional correlation1
Recent studies comparing the ProCyte Dx analyser to the Advia® 120, the Cell-Dyn® 3700 and the Sysmex® XT-V showed unparalleled red blood cell count, haematocrit, reticulocyte count, platelet count and white blood cell count correlation.2 Results were shared at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) forums of 2010 and 2011.
The accuracy of the ProCyte Dx analyser is demonstrated in the correlation data:
References
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Data on file at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Westbrook, Maine USA.
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The Advia 120 Haematology System, the Cell-Dyn 3700 Haematology Analyser and the Sysmex XT-V Automated Haematology Analyser are reference laboratory diagnostic instruments that analyse whole blood to provide complete blood count (CBC) results, including white blood cell differential and reticulocytes. A paper with an independent comprehensive review of all parameters can be obtained from your IDEXX sales representative.
ProCyte Dx® Analyser Specifications
| Parameters (24) | HCT, RBC, HGB, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, reticulocytes (absolute number and percentage), WBC, neutrophils (number and percentage), lymphocytes (number and percentage), monocytes (number and percentage), eosinophils (number and percentage), basophils (number and percentage) and platelets (number, MPV, PDW and PCT) |
| Species | Canine, Feline, Equine, Bovine and Ferret* |
| Units | Conventional or SI units |
| Sample Size | 30 µL whole blood with EDTA anticoagulant is used per evaluation. Purple-top tubes require different sample sizes (IDEXX recommends 13 mm x 75 mm IDEXX VetCollect® tubes). |
| Time to results | The ProCyte Dx analyser will return the sample in 30 seconds and results in approximately 2 minutes. |
| Reagents | System requires two reagent kits: one external and one onboard. The kits are changed at separate times. |
| Calibration | Performed at IDEXX. User has ability to calibrate on-site if necessary. |
| Quality Control | Liquid quality control available for independent analysis of analyser performance. |
| Sample Flow Cell | 250-micron quartz cuvette using focused-flow hydrodynamics to create a single-cell stream |
| Operating Temperature | Instrument 15ºC–30ºC (59ºF–86ºF) |
| Dimensions | Width x depth x height = 32 x 41.3 x 40.3 cm |
| Net Weight | 55 lb (25 kg) |
Run a test in just three simple steps. - Enter the client and patient information on the IDEXX VetLab® Station.
- Place the sample in the ProCyte Dx® analyser.
- Tap the Run button and walk away.
That’s it!
Results are ready in just two minutes for next steps and sharing with clients in the IDEXX VetLab® Station diagnostic report during the patient visit. Haematology and chemistry results in just eight minutes. The ProCyte Dx analyser’s two-minute run time complements the speed of the Catalyst Dx™ Chemistry Analyser. Now, in just eight minutes, you can run in-depth chemistry and haematology diagnostic panels. - A Chem 22 and CBC with a five-part differential and absolute reticulocyte count in eight minutes
- Four preanaesthetic panels, such as a Chem 10 and CBC, in just 18 minutes
Dot plotsDot plots are a visual representation of the complete blood count (CBC); each dot represents a single cell. Dot plots are a critical element of the CBC, providing a snapshot of cellular morphology. Only the ProCyte Dx Haematology Analyser and the LaserCyte® Haematology Analyser provide these valuable tools.
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*The number of reported parameters may vary according to species.
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