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Para 12 Extend is a three-part differential hematology control assayed for Beckman Coulter®, ERMA, Horiba® Medical, HTI® Diagnostics, Mindray®, Nihon Kohden® and Siemens® 3-part hematology analyzers. It features vials with pierceable caps for autosampling and is available in low, normal and high levels.
Product Description
Para 12 Extend is a whole blood hematology control that features three distinct populations of lymphocytes, monocytes and granulocytes and provides assay values for the three-part white blood cell differential. This control offers low, normal and high cell percentages to test the accuracy and precision of the reported white cell populations. Para 12 Extend is available in 2.5 mL or 4.5 mL vials with pierceable caps for autosampling and has a long shelf life which reduces the number of shipments, associated costs and time spent performing lot-to-lot correlation.
Features
- Available in three clinically significant levels
- Plastic vials with pierceable caps for analyzer autosampling
- Compatible with the most popular three-part differential hematology analyzers
- 30-day open-vial stability; 190-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 for peer group data comparison
Ordering Information
| Description | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| 18 x 2.5 mL (6 Low, 6 Normal, 6 High) | 218750 |
| 18 x 4.5 mL (6 Low, 6 Normal, 6 High) | 218770 |
| 6 x 2.5 mL (6 Low) | 218993 |
| 6 x 2.5 mL (6 Normal) | 218758 |
| 6 x 2.5 mL (6 High) | 218994 |
| 6 x 4.5 mL (6 Normal) | 218995 |
| 3 x 2.5 mL (Low, Normal, High) | 218755 |
| 3 x 4.5 mL (Low, Normal, High) | 218776 |
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