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Med Imaging Centers

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides an overview of the Piccolo Xpress™, a medical device by Abaxis, Inc., designed for fast, simple, and accurate on-site chemistry testing, particularly for kidney checks in medical imaging centers.
Specifications: The Piccolo Xpress™ operates in three simple steps: add sample, insert disc, and read results, delivering printed results in approximately 12 minutes. It requires only 100 microliters of whole blood, serum, or plasma and is as easy to use as a CD player.
Features: The system is fully automated, requiring no special skills, and uses self-contained reagent discs that self-calibrate with each run. It includes automatic eGFR calculation from creatinine results and offers connectivity through five bi-directional USB ports.
Accuracy and Reliability: The device provides precision and specificity comparable to high-throughput analyzers, with a 12-month shelf life for minimal waste. The iQC™ system ensures continuous quality control, eliminating erroneous results.
Benefits for Medical Imaging Centers: The Piccolo Xpress™ allows for quick on-site kidney checks, reducing schedule interruptions and increasing profitability. It provides printed CRE/BUN and eGFR results in 12 minutes, enhancing service value for referring physicians.
Risk Minimization: The device helps reduce risks associated with gadolinium and iodine injections, ensuring compliance with treatment regulations and reducing potential lawsuits, thereby offering a competitive advantage.
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Fast, easy, accurate on-site chemistry testing Real-Time Kidney CHeck for Medical Imaging Centers ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Maximize the Utilization of YOur Facility • On-site kidney check quickly determines renal sufficiency • Reduce schedule interruptions and cancellations • Increase profitability through greater uptime • Printed CRE/BUN & eGFR results in 12 minutes • Provide greater service & value for referring physicians Minimize Risks From Adverse Events • Reduce risk of NSF or CIN from gadolinium contrast injections • Reduce risk of kidney or cardiac damage from iodine injections • Remain in compliance with treatment regulations • Reduce risks of potential lawsuits • Increased competitive advantage over other facilities O FAST AND DECISIVE From draw to printed results in 3 easy steps and approximately 12 minutes O Simple and Smart Fully automated system requires no special operating skills • Self contained reagent discs deliver complete results in real time • Very small sample – only 100 microliters of whole blood, serum or plasma • As easy to use as a CD player – load sample, insert disc and read results • Barcoded discs self calibrate with every run and minimize data input errors • CLIA waived – any of your clinicians can use it • Automatic eGFR calculation from creatinine results • 5 bi-directional USB ports for easy connectivity to EMR/LIS or peripherals O Accurate and Dependable Amazing technology ensures accurate results every time • Precision and specificity comparable to expensive high-throughput analyzers • Long 12-month shelf life ensures minimal waste • Use discs directly from the refrigerator – no warming required • iQC™ system provides continuous quality control checks on every run to eliminate the potential for erroneous results 3240 Whipple Road, Union City, CA 94587 | 1-800-822-2947 | www.abaxis.com ©2010 Abaxis, Inc., Piccolo Xpress™ is a trademark of Abaxis, Inc. 888-3017 Rev.B

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