ProCyte One Hematology Analyzer
Resources and manuals
ProCyte One Hematology Analyzer resource directory.
Guides and education.
How to prepare samples for your ProCyte One analyzer.
Blood collection and sample preparation steps.
Step 1.
Use either an EDTA-treated tube or microtube.
Step 2.
Use a syringe or vacuum collection system.
Step 3.
Draw the sample and transfer, if necessary.
Step 4.
Invert the tube to mix.
How to run samples on your ProCyte One analyzer.
- Identify the patient and initiate the sample on the IDEXX VetLab Station.
- Invert the sample tube 10 times to mix and immediately place it in the sample drawer.
- Close the drawer and press the Start button on the front of the analyzer.
Understanding your ProCyte One analyzer complete blood count (CBC) results.
Dot plots.
Dot plots are a visual representation of the complete blood count and can be used to identify abnormalities within patient samples. Each dot represents an individual cell in this critical component of a complete blood count. Viewed together, they provide a snapshot of cellular morphology.
Interpretive aids.
Interpretive aids are messages used to provide more insight into CBC results by detecting results-based patterns. Interpretive aids are displayed as messages on the IDEXX VetLab integrated patient report.
Reference intervals.
Species-specific reference intervals are displayed graphically on the IDEXX VetLab Station and in VetConnect PLUS.
Frequently asked questions for the ProCyte One analyzer.
The ProCyte One analyzer is virtually maintenance free. There are just a couple of maintenance procedures that are required on an as-needed basis (frequency will vary based on analyzer usage):
- Change the reagent and sheath packs when prompted by the IDEXX VetLab Station.
- Change the filter.
- Perform a bleach clean of the analyzer every 90 days.
For detailed instructions:
Reagent packs, sheath packs, ProCyte One SmartQC Control, and testing accessories for the ProCyte One analyzer are available at IDEXX Online Orders. Simply sign in to your account to order, or create an account today.
It takes less than 5 minutes to get results from a run on the ProCyte One analyzer.
You will be prompted to replace the filter on the ProCyte One analyzer approximately twice per year (this varies based on analyzer usage). An alert will appear on the IDEXX VetLab Station touch screen when the filter needs to be changed. It is important that you only change the filter when prompted or by accessing the procedure found on the ProCyte One Diagnostics screen on the IDEXX VetLab Station.
- Open the analyzer door.
- Remove the filter panel.
- Lift up on the green latch so that it’s perpendicular to the analyzer.
- Pull the filter to remove it from the analyzer.
- Load a new filter into the analyzer, ensuring the arrow on the filter is pointing up and is aligned with the light gray chamber above it.
- Lower the green latch so that it’s parallel to the analyzer.
- Replace the filter panel.
- Close the analyzer door.
Training courses.
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