Centrifugation and capillarity integrated into a multiple analyte whole blood analyser
1995
New Blood Testing Device
Sample size: 32
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): C. T. Schembri, T. L. Burd, A. R. Kopf-Sill, L. R. Shea, B. Braynin
Primary Institution: Abaxis
Hypothesis
Can a portable blood analyzer provide rapid and accurate diagnostic results using whole blood samples?
Conclusion
The Piccolo system can analyze blood samples and report results for multiple tests within 14 minutes.
Supporting Evidence
- The system can analyze samples from both fingerstick and venous blood.
- Results are printed on an adhesive-backed card for easy patient record keeping.
- The device uses centrifugal force to separate plasma from blood cells efficiently.
Takeaway
This study shows that a new device can quickly test blood and give results without needing complicated steps.
Methodology
The study involved using a portable analyzer that processes whole blood samples into multiple tests using centrifugal and capillary forces.
Limitations
The study's precision may be affected by various factors including instrument noise and reagent imprecision.
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