Abaxis Piccolo xpress
Abaxis · Model Piccolo xpress
A fully automated system with walk away operation Uses a small sample size (0.1cc of whole blood, serum or plasma) No sample pre-treatment is needed Results are available in approximately 12 minutes The built in intelligent Quality Control meets CLIA and NCCLS requirements for daily control testing The Piccolo xpress delivers up to 24 individual tests including CLIA-waived lipids, liver enzymes and glucose monitoring Results are provided in a "hard copy" self-adhesive report or can be quickly transferred to a printer, computer or data management system, enabling physicians to rapidly obtain critical diagnostic information at the point-of-care Portable and lightweight with carrying handle only weighs 11.2 pounds The advanced technology uses centrifugal and capillary forces to mix diluent, reagents and sample in a self-contained, disposable disc lessening opportunities for procedural errors On-board intelligent Quality Control system performs continuous QC checks during the complete analytical process to ensure accurate results Bar coded self-contained reagent discs are self-calibrating and monitors panel information Multi- analyte panel results include alpha-numeric patient information, analyte concentrations, reference ranges, sample integrity indices and QC performance Operator security capabilities limit non-user entry Peer reviewed studies support performance Bidirectional communication USB ports transmit data to external peripherals. Stores up to 5000 patient and control results on-board The Piccolo xpress procedure is quick and easy to perform. No special operating skills are needed to run the Piccolo express Easy to use color touch screen guides the operator through the process Flexible alpha - numeric data entry options and analyzer settings Self-contained, disposable reagent discs are easy to handle Every reagent disc automatically self-calibrates Integrated intelligent Quality Control (iQC) checks performance and accuracy Requires very little maintenance Abaxis provides on-going service and support Operates from line or 15-volt battery power Direct compatibility supported with USB peripherals including bar code readers, keyboards, personal computers and printers. CD Software makes testing upgrades easy.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Reagent-disc drive fault
HighSymptoms: Disc will not load or eject, drive noise, "disc error" abort.
Root cause: Worn drive belt / motor, failed optical position sensor, or a mechanical latch out of adjustment.
Barcode read failure on the reagent disc
MediumSymptoms: "Cannot read disc barcode", panel not recognised, repeated retries.
Root cause: Dirty or failing barcode scanner, or a damaged / smudged disc label.
QC / out-of-range results across analytes
HighSymptoms: Intelligent QC flags multiple analytes, reference-range failures, imprecision.
Root cause: Optics contamination, worn light source, temperature control drift, or a bad disc lot.
Sample / diluent handling error
MediumSymptoms: "Insufficient sample", bubbles reported, hemolysis or lipemia indices high.
Root cause: Under-filled disc chamber, centrifuge imbalance, or a rotor speed fault.
Internal printer / connectivity fault
LowSymptoms: No printed report, results not transferring to LIS/printer, paper jams.
Root cause: Worn thermal print head, empty/jammed paper, or a serial/USB link fault.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Reagent-disc drive belt and motor
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Barcode scanner module
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Optics lamp / light source
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Thermal printer print head and paper
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Disc-chamber / centrifuge position sensor
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagent-disc drive belt and motor | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Barcode scanner module | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Optics lamp / light source | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Thermal printer print head and paper | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
| Disc-chamber / centrifuge position sensor | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Disc will not load or the analyzer reports a disc error
- Power-cycle and retry with a fresh disc to rule out a single bad disc.
- Inspect the drive tray and latch for debris or a disc fragment.
- Watch and listen during load - belt slip or motor stall points to the drive assembly.
- Check the optical position sensor is clean and seated.
- Replace the drive belt/motor or sensor as indicated, then run a control disc.
Symptom: Multiple analytes failing QC
- Confirm the disc lot is in date and stored correctly; try a different lot.
- Check the instrument is level and the ambient temperature is within spec.
- Inspect and clean the optics window per the service manual.
- Run the built-in diagnostics for the light source and temperature control.
- If imprecision persists, replace the optics lamp and re-verify with controls.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 12.75 in
- Sample Capacity
- 0.1cc (100ul)
- Length
- 8 in
- Reaction Time
- 12 min
- Width
- 6 in
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