PC100™ PLATELET COUNTER
The PC100 Platelet Counter is a highly portable point-of-care device that accurately counts cells (platelets / thrombocytes) in minutes.
The automatic cell counter for thrombocytes or platelets is able to accurately count platelet concentrations in whole blood as well as in Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). The platelet counter is a device which removes the need to count thrombocytes manually and is a cost effective, small and a flexible alternative to flowcytometers. The measurement principle is based on patented optical imaging technology. All parts that come into contact with blood are disposable – no contamination, no cleaning time. The total blood sample preparation and automatic counting is typically done within 15 minutes.
FAST
Full platelet count including blood sample preparation within 15 minutes.
ACCURATE
Highly accurate and reproducible from 20μl of blood or 10μl of PRP. Medically validated by Maastricht University Hospital.
EASY TO OPERATE
The device uses disposable counting slides making it is fast, clean and accurate.
COUNTS LOW TO HIGH
It counts platelets in whole blood within the range [20-600] platelets per nl and [250-3600] in PRP.
EXPERTS ABOUT THE PC100
Prof. Dr. Hugo Ten Cate
Maastricht University Medical Centre
Clinical Thrombosis & Hemostasis Department
INTRODUCTION TO MAKING A CELL COUNT WITH THE PC100
Quick overview of how to make a cell (thrombocyte / platelet) count using venous whole blood. All steps required from preparing the blood sample to executing the cell count with the PC100 are shown.
SPECIFICATIONS of the PC100 Platelet Counter
MEDICAL IVD DEVICE
In Vitro Diagnostic Device Class A, in conformity with the IVD Regulation 2017/746. In conformity with EN 15223-1:2021, EN ISO 20417:2021, EN ISO 18113-1:2011, EN ISO 18113-3:2011, EN 13612:2002, EN 61010-2-101:2017, EN 61326-2-6:2013, EN 62304:2006 + A1:2015, EN 62366-1:2015 + A1:2020 and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
PC100 DISPOSABLES
Eppendorf vials with reagent (1:25 for whole blood and 1:100 for PRP) & disposable counting slides.
ACCURATE RESULTS
Results comparable to flow cytometry (gold standard) & manual count.
PC100 COMPUTER
The PC100 software runs on Windows 10 (x64) machines with free USB3 and USB2 ports (i7, 8GB RAM, 250GB SSD recommended).
FAST COUNTING
Complete blood sample preparation & platelet count typically within 15 minutes.
PC100 SOFTWARE
Easy to operate software. Single click measurements. Advanced research mode for more measurement details.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PLATELET COUNTER DEVICE
- Cell Size: 2-20 μm, optimized for platelets
- Cell concentration range 20-600 plt/nl for whole blood, 250-3600 plt/nl for PRP
- Device counting time: between 8-15 minutes
- Dimensions [W x D x H]: 120 x 230 x 310mm
- Weight: 5kg
- Indicators: power (green)
- Buttons: power on/off
- Connections:
- Power
- USB 2 (control)
- USB 3 (camera)
PC100 SOFTWARE
- Normal counting mode
- Expert view mode
- View cell count details
- Image with count result per location
DISPOSABLES
Disposable PC100 Eppendorf vials with reagent 1:25 (480 μl) for whole blood
- Quantity: 100pcs/box
- Function: lysing Red Blood Cells (RBC)
Disposable PC100 Eppendorf vials with reagent 1:100 (990 μl) for PRP
- Quantity: 100pcs/box
- Function: lysing Red Blood Cells (RBC)
Disposable PC100 Glass counting slides with dual chambers
- Counting chambers: dual for double pass measurement
- Dimensions: 75 × 25 × 1.8 mm (W x D x H) with a chamber depth of 100 μm.
- Material: coated glass
- Quantity: 25pcs/box
COMPUTER
- Minimal Intel i5, 1.8GHz, 4GB RAM or more (recommended Intel i7, 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 250GB SSD/HDD or equivalent)
- 1 free USB 3.0 port
- 1 free USB 2.0 port
- 6GB of free space on hard disk or more
- Supported OS: Windows 10 (x64)
Note: computer is not included!
CONTENT
- PC100 Platelet Counter Device
- Platelet Counter Software
- Power Supply:
- Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.4-0.7A
- Cables
- Instruction manual
Counting results
The PC-100 Platelet Counter shows the count results in number of platelets per nanoliter. There is also the possibility to see the count results in more detail.
ACCURACY & PRECISION OF the PC100
PC100 WHOLE BLOOD MEASUREMENTS
Close agreement between the counted platelet values of the PC100 Platelet Counter and Sysmex® XN-9000 Automated Hematology System. Results of regression analysis showed that the PC100 Platelet Counter can count blood platelets with an average bias (inaccuracy) of -3.362 (-2.312%) across the concentration range of 20-600 plt/nl. Accuracy is thus above 95%.
The PC100 Platelet Counter counts platelets with an average precision of 97.5% in the range of 20-600 platelet/nanolitre.
PC100 PRP MEASUREMENTS
Close agreement between the quantified platelet values of the PC100 Platelet Counter and Sysmex® XP-300 Automated Hematology System. Results of regression analysis showed that the PC100 Platelet Counter can quantify PRP platelets with an average bias (inaccuracy) of (2.0%) across the concentration range of 250-3600 platelet/nanolitre. Accuracy is thus above 95%.
VALIDATION & CE-MARKING
VALIDATION
The platelet counter PC100 is validated for human whole blood and PRP measurements. The validation ranges for whole blood are [20-600] and for PRP [250-3600] plt/nl. The validation was performed by Maastricht UMC+, Clinical Thrombosis & Hemostasis Department in the Netherlands.
CE-MARKING
In Vitro Diagnostic Devices class A, in conformity with the IVD Regulation 2017/746. In conformity with EN 15223-1:2021, EN ISO 20417:2021, EN ISO 18113-1:2011, EN ISO 18113-3:2011, EN 13612:2002, EN 61010-2-101:2017, EN 61326-2-6:2013, EN 62304:2006 + A1:2015, EN 62366-1:2015 + A1:2020 and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.