Piccolo Xpress®

Small in size yet big on accuracy, reliability and reproducibility

100 μl of whole blood, serum or plasma
Automatically calibrates each time - no manual entry
Centrifugal action mixes reagents and sample in a single, disposable disc

Quick, easy and accurate on-site chemistry test.

Compact and easy to use, the Piccolo Xpress^® is a fully automated analyser that transmits essential parameters and delivers results in no time.

No sending of samples and no long waiting time: analysis results are immediately available - this saves time and optimises logistics. In addition, the Piccolo Xpress® does not require any sample preparation. Daily checks are performed using the iQC ™ system, which automatically performs and assesses over 100 quality checks for each sample.

As the device does not come into direct contact with blood or the reagent, it requires practically no maintenance. The color touch screen and simple menu tracking ensure intuitive operation of the system - requiring minimal user training.

Single-use discs already contain the dilution medium and different combinations of chemical reagents to measure up to 14 parameters per disc, making this device a true Point of Care system. From 100 μl of whole blood with lithium heparin, plasma or serum, the Piccolo Xpress^® provides precise biological results for the daily routine.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions	Height: 32.4 cm (12.75 in) Width: 15.2 cm (6 in) Depth: 20.3 cm (8 in)
Weight	Analyser – 5.1 kg (11.2 lbs)
Power Adapter	0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)
Power Requirements	100-240 volts AC; 50-60 Hz; or 15 volts DC, 5.0A
Sample Size	100 µl
Sample Type	Lithium heparin, whole blood, serum or plasma
Test Time	Approximately 12 minutes
Quality Control Features	Built-in intelligent Quality Control (iQC®) system
Communication	Bi-directional input/output
Consumables	8-cm diameter, single-use, self-contained plastic chemistry reagent discs. Each disc contains all reagents needed to perform a panel of tests on a single sample
Data Input Display	10-digit numeric –VGA color touchscreen
Printer	Built in thermal printer with adhesive backed paper External Printer/LIS/EMR capable
Memory Capacity	Up to 5000 patient and quality control results
Mode of Opertion	Continuous
Protection Against Ingress of Fluids	Ordinary equipment (IPXO)
Analyser Software	Comprised of two matched programs; one processes the information and controls the measurement engine itself, the other reports analyte concentrations. It stores data related to each run (time, date, user ID, patient results, control data) and results can be uploaded to a computer using USB Ports
Analyser Hardware	Xenon arc stroboscopic lamp and a beam-splitter/detector read nine wavelengths - 16-bit analog-to-digital converter used in signal processing. Two microprocessors control analyser functions. Heater maintains disc at 37 ± 1°C during reaction portion of analysis.
Ambient Operating Temperature Range	15-32° C (59-90° F)
Reaction Temperature	37° C (98.6° F)
Operating Humidity	8-80%, noncondensing
Thermal Protection Rating	70° C (158° F)