Coulter for analyses of complete blood count (CBC

Coulter Gen-s system2

Coulter for analyses of complete blood count (CBC _________________

The Beckman-Coulter GEN-S, a new generation hematology analyzer capable of providing a complete blood count, a five-part differential leukocyte count, and a reticulocyte count.

The Gen-S provides automated reticulocyte counts from closed vial sample aspiration to result transmission, and permits you to enjoy significant productivity gains. Compared to manual methods, each automated count saves up to 10 minutes of valuable operator time.

In addition, automated counts give you the assurance of greater accuracy.

The Gen-S represents a new generation fully automated hematology analyzer that can provide the laboratory with up to 34 blood count parameters: a complete blood count (CBC), a five-part differential leukocyte count (DLC), a complete reticulocyte count, and an automated CD4/CD8 count. Moreover, when abnormal leukocytes are present, the system generates different flags.

System Description
The Gen-S analyzer uses the Coulter Volume, Conductivity, Scatter (VCS) technology to probe hydrodynamically focused cells. Volume measurement is performed using the Coulter principle of electrical impedance. The high frequency conductivity provides information about cell size, internal structure, and density. A helium-neon laser and a multiple-angle light scatter provide information about a cell's internal structure, granularity, and surface morphology. VCS technology has proven effective on the Coulter STKS and MAXM analyzers. The GEN-S refines this technology through the use of the IntelliKinetic (Beckman trademark technology) application. This hardware and software system intelligently manages variations in the ambient laboratory temperature through automatic adjustments of reagent reaction temperature, exposure time, and delivery volumes.

Enhancement in instrument electronics works with the IntelliKinetic application to provide better data signals for the system algorithm to analyze. Collected data are analyzed by Coulter AccuGate software (version EASE 2, (Beckman trademark technology)), which contains adaptive statistical tools that assist in delineating overlapping populations including new suspect flags
(e.g., Ly blast for Lymphoblast suspect) and additional "research use only" parameters. DLC data can be presented in a multidimensional format.

Features coulter GEN-S

Type : Hematology Analyzer
Throughput : 120 samples / hour
Parameters : 22;5-pt Differential
Method : Volume Impedance
Open system : Yes
Weight : 500 lbs / 227 kilos