IDEXX ProCyte Dx® Hematology Analyzer

Three cutting-edge technologies working together
Laser flow cytometry, optical fluorescence and Laminar Flow Impedance™ work together to give you unprecedented accuracy, speed and precision.
Two-minute run time
Real-time answers during your patients’ visits let you share results and recommendations with clients face-to-face, while simple operation minimizes time and effort.
More complete medical information
An advanced five-part white blood cell differential and absolute reticulocyte count along with validated results on 24 different blood parameters* give you with a more complete picture of each patients’ health.

The ProCyte Dx analyzer connects to the IDEXX VetLab® Station Laboratory Information Management System to provide:

All your diagnostic information in one comprehensive patient report
Access to IDEXX SmartService™ Solutions: remote troubleshooting for your IDEXX VetLab® analyzers that saves time and helps keep your laboratory running smoothly

See how the IDEXX Laboratories Advisory Board helped shape the ProCyte Dx Hematology Analyzer.

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Real-time results at the push of a button

The ProCyte Dx® analyzer 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 analyzer 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 | Correlation Data | Specifications

Smarter technology for better hematology

The ProCyte Dx® analyzer 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® Hematology Analyzer 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 analyzed 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 characterized individually.

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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 analyzer 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 characterized individually.

Third-party study verifies exceptional correlation¹

Recent studies comparing the ProCyte Dx analyzer to the Advia® 120, the Cell-Dyn® 3700 and the Sysmex® XT-V showed unparalleled red blood cell count, hematocrit, 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 analyzer 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 Hematology System, the Cell-Dyn 3700 Hematology Analyzer and the Sysmex XT-V Automated Hematology Analyzer are reference laboratory diagnostic instruments that analyze 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® Analyzer 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 analyzer 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 analyzer 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)

ProCyte Dx® Hematology Analyzer Test Menu

The ProCyte Dx Hematology Analyzer offers a full menu of hematology parameters and prints all your IDEXX VetLab® in-house analyzer results in one comprehensive report. The report provides a complete picture of your patient's health status and facilitates face-to-face communication with clients.

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.

Parameter	Description
HCT (hematocrit)	With every report
RBC (red blood cell count)	A vital supplement to the HCT Accurate measurements allow accurate calculations of MCH and MCHC.
HGB (hemoglobin)	With every report
RETIC , %RETIC (reticulocyte count, percentage of reticulocytes)	Reticulocytes are essential and the gold standard for characterizing if an anemia is regenerative or nonregenerative.
MCV (mean cell volume)	Serial measurement allows better monitoring of the progression/regression of a disease state.
RDW (red blood cell distribution width)	Objective measurement of variation in size of red blood cells (anisocytosis) Allows the veterinarian to better follow the progression and regression of a disease
MCHC (mean cell hemoglobin concentration)	With every report
MCH (mean cell hemoglobin)	With every report
PLT (platelet count)	The ProCyte Dx analyzer offers a much more accurate platelet count than impedance-only counters
MPV, PDW, PCT (mean platelet volume, platelet distribution width, platelet hematocrit)	Aid in the characterization of a platelet abnormality (such as presence or absence of a bone marrow response to a peripheral demand for platelets)
WBC (white blood cell count)	With every report
Monocytes and Lymphocytes (% and #)	Help identify inflammatory diseases where macrophages are a significant component of the inflammatory process Differentiation of monocytes and lymphocytes helps accurately identify the presence of an underlying glucocorticoid influences (e.g., stress, steroid administration, hyperadrenalcorticism)
Neutrophils (% and #)	Important in identifying certain types of inflammatory disease and their severity, as well as following the progression or regression of inflammation
Eosinophils (% and #)	Important in identifying systemic hypersensitivity, which can be caused by heartworm disease, flea bite dermatitis, feline asthma, allergic gastroenteritis and more The ProCyte Dx analyzer identifies eosinophils for both canines and felines
Basophils (% and #)	May be helpful in identifying systemic hypersensitivity, as well as acute allergic reactions

The IDEXX Test Promise

If an IDEXX test does not perform as promised, simply call us and we will credit your IDEXX Points account with 100% of the test’s value in points. If you have questions about the IDEXX Test Promise, please call us at 1–800–248–2483.

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® analyzer.
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.

Hematology and chemistry results in just eight minutes.

The ProCyte Dx analyzer’s two-minute run time complements the speed of the Catalyst Dx™ Chemistry Analyzer. Now, in just eight minutes, you can run in-depth chemistry and hematology diagnostic panels.

A Chem 22 and CBC with a five-part differential and absolute reticulocyte count in eight minutes
Four preanesthetic panels, such as a Chem 10 and CBC, in just 18 minutes

Dot plots

Dot 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 Hematology Analyzer and the LaserCyte® Hematology Analyzer provide these valuable tools.

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Interpreting ProCyte Dx® Dot Plots

See how others are benefiting from the ProCyte Dx analyzer

Busy practices everywhere are discovering all the ways the ProCyte Dx® Hematology Analyzer can help improve everyday life. Read the stories below and learn how you can benefit from your peers' experiences.

Providing the best quality care
Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital, Leland, North Carolina
“First thing in the morning, we can run multiple patient samples and get patients into surgery very quickly.”
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What would you do with more time?
Harmony Veterinary Clinic, Ballston Spa, New York
“The speed of the analyzer and the reliability of the differential is critical when you have two or three sick cases at once.”
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Real-time CBC results make a difference
PetVet Animal Hospital, Auburn, Alabama
"The ProCyte Dx lets me quickly screen patients to see how aggressive I need to be with further diagnostics."
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