IDEXX ProCyte One Haematology Analyser User Guide

IDEXX ProCyte One Haematology Analyser

Product Information

The ProCyte One Haematology Analyser is a state-of-the-art device designed for accurate and efficient blood analysis. It is compatible with a variety of EDTA collection tube sizes, allowing for flexibility in sample collection. The analyser features a status light to indicate the current operating state, an analyser door for easy access, a start button for initiating sample runs, and a lock light to indicate when the sample drawer is unavailable.

Sample Preparation and Volume Required

It is important to follow the tube manufacturer’s guidelines for fill volume to ensure accurate results. The sample volume required may vary depending on the tube type used.

Product Usage Instructions

Running a Sample

1. Initiate the sample run on the IDEXX VetLab Station by following the instructions in the IDEXX VetLab Station Operator’s Guide.
2. Confirm the patient information on the Select Instruments screen.
3. Select the ProCyte One icon and tap Run.
4. Invert the sample tube 10 times to mix the sample with the anticoagulant.
5. Immediately after inversion, place the tube in the front slot in the sample drawer.
6. Close the sample drawer and press the Start button on the front of the analyser.
7. Note: When using microtainer tubes, always remove the cap prior to placing them in the sample drawer.

Changing the Reagent Pack, Sheath Pack, and SmartQC

You will be prompted to replace the packs when they are empty or expired.

1. Open the analyser door.
2. To replace the reagent pack:
   • Pull to remove the small gray reagent pack from inside of the analyser.
   • Insert a new reagent pack until it clicks into place.
3. To replace the sheath pack:
   • Pull to remove the large grey sheath pack from inside of the analyser.
   • Insert a new sheath pack until it clicks into place.
4. Close the analyser door.

Note: The door will not close completely if the pack is not seated properly.

Changing the SmartQC

SmartQC is a quality control material developed by IDEXX specifically for monitoring the performance of the ProCyte One analyser. You will be prompted to change the SmartQC vial when it is empty or expired.

1. Open the sample drawer.
2. Remove the empty/expired SmartQC vial.
3. Shake a new SmartQC vial vigorously for 10 seconds to ensure it is well mixed.
4. Load the new SmartQC vial into the rear slot in the sample drawer.
5. Close the sample drawer.

Analyser components

Sample preparation and volume required

• The ProCyte One* Haematology Analyser is compatible with a variety of EDTA collection tube sizes. Because the sample volume required varies by tube type, it’s important to follow the tube manufacturer’s guidelines for fill volume to ensure:
• The proper EDTA-to-sample ratio.
• The tube isn’t overfilled, which can lead to clotting or clumping.
• The tube isn’t underfilled, which can lead to morphological changes, such as red blood cell (RBC) shrinking (crenation).

Running a sample

1. Initiate the sample run on the IDEXX VetLab* Station (for more information, see the IDEXX VetLab Station Operator’s Guide).
2. After you’ve confirmed the patient information on the Select Instruments screen, select the ProCyte One icon and then tap Run.
3. Invert the sample tube 10 times to mix the sample with the anticoagulant. To ensure accurate results, immediately after inversion place the tube in the front slot in the sample drawer, close the drawer, and press the Start button on the front of the analyser.

IMPORTANT: When using microtainer tubes, always remove the cap prior to placing them in the sample drawer.

Changing the reagent pack, sheath pack, and SmartQC

You will be prompted to replace the packs when they are empty or expired .

1. Open the analyser door.
2. To replace the reagent pack : Pull to remove the small gray reagent pack from inside of the analyser. Then insert a new reagent pack until it clicks into place. OR
   • To replace the sheath pack: Pull to remove the large grey sheath pack from inside of the analyser. Then insert a new sheath pack until it clicks into place.
3. Close the analyser door.

Note: The door will not close completely if the pack is not seated properly.

To change the SmartQC

• SmartQC* is a quality control material specifically developed by IDEXX that is housed in the sample drawer and is run periodically to monitor the performance of the ProCyte One analyser.
• You will be prompted to change the SmartQC vial when it is empty or expired.

1. Open the sample drawer.
2. Remove the empty/expired SmartQC vial.
3. Shake a new SmartQC vial vigorously for 10 seconds to ensure it is well mixed and then load it into the rear slot in the sample drawer.
4. Close the sample drawer.
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7. ProCyte One, IDEXX VetLab, and SmartQC are trademarks or registered trademarks of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
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