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Para 4 is a hematology control for laboratories that perform a limited number of hematology tests utilizing manual or semi-manual methods. It is available in low, normal and high levels.
Product Description
Para 4 is an assayed, whole blood hematology control for evaluating the accuracy and precision of automated, semi-automated and manual procedures that measure blood cell parameters. Designed to resemble the appearance of patient samples, Para 4 is available in three clinically significant levels (low, normal and high) and has a long shelf life which reduces the number of shipments, associated costs and time spent performing lot-to-lot correlation. It is available in glass vials or in squeeze dropper vials.
Features
- Whole blood control resembles patient sample
- Available in three clinically significant levels
- Packaged in plastic squeeze dropper vials and glass vials
- 14-day open-vial stability; 110-day closed-vial stability
Benefits
- Established assay ranges provide less room for error
- Long shelf life reduces the number of shipments and associated costs
- Fewer lot-to-lot correlations save time and resources
- Access to STATS®, our free interlaboratory quality control program with peer group data comparison and online submission
Ordering Information
| Description | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| 3 x 1.5mL (Low, Normal, High) Plastic | 215103 |
| 6 x 1.5 mL (6 Low) Plastic | 215106 |
| 6 x 1.5 mL (6 Normal) Plastic | 215107 |
| 6 x 1.5 mL (6 High) Plastic | 215108 |
| 6 x 1.5mL (2 Low, 2 Normal, 2 High) Plastic | 215110 |
| 8 x 1.5mL (4 Normal, 4 High) Plastic | 215115 |
| 12 x 1.5 mL (4 Low, 4 Normal, 4 High) Plastic | 215112 |
| 3 x 1.5mL (1 Low, 1 Normal, 1 High) Glass | 215403 |
| 6 x 1.5 mL (6 Low) Glass | 215426 |
| 6 x 1.5 mL (6 Normal) Glass | 215416 |
| 6 x 1.5 mL (6 High) Glass | 215436 |
| 6 x 1.5mL (2 Low, 2 Normal, 2 High) Glass | 215406 |
| 12 x 1.5 mL (4 Low, 4 Normal, 4 High) Glass | 215412 |
| 18 x 1.5 mL (6 Low, 6 Normal, 6 High) Glass | 215418 |
Resources
Instructions (IFU)
Product Information
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Hematology Products
Our whole blood controls and calibrators give you confidence in the accuracy and sensitivity of your hematology analyzers without having to complete a tedious whole blood calibration procedure.
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