Abaxis Piccolo Xpress is a fully-automated advanced diagnostic instrument that provides lab-accurate results within minutes for a wide range of clinical chemistry requirements. Exceptionally fast, this analyzer provides results in approximately 12 minutes. With the Piccolo's 12-minute test time, healthcare providers can diagnose and treat within the span of a single office visit, thereby increasing the efficiency of care, reducing costs, and improving patient management.
Small and compact in size, Piccolo Xpress® occupies very little counter space. It allows healthcare practitioners to perform routine multi-chemistry panels using 0.1cc of whole blood, serum or plasma. That's only 3 - 4 drops. The unit features a broad diagnostic menu for routine testing, general health screening, and chronic conditions.
This real-time CLIA-waived chemistry unit also features -
- Self contained, single-use reagent discs
- Largest CLIA-waived menu of any POCT device
- Large memory capacity stores up to 5000 patient records
- Full-color touch screen with intuitive user interface
- Accuracy and precision comparable to larger, more expensive laboratory analyzers
- Long 12-month shelf life that ensures minimal waste
The Piccolo uses complex algorithms and onboard intelligent quality control (iQC) to ensure caregivers can diagnose and treat in real-time with confidence. It helps to monitor the analyzer, reagent reactions, and sample to ensure the highest quality and accuracy in results. The system's test menu features 31 blood chemistry tests that range from liver, kidney and metabolic functions to lipids, electrolytes and other specialty analytes.
This fully automated system requires no special operating skills. The testing process is simple - just add sample, insert disc and read results. USB ports in the unit are bi-directional and can be connected to peripherals like a printer, keyboard, barcode scanner, computer or EMR/LIS system. Professional lab equipment suppliers offer such point-of-care analyzers for a great price.