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STaK-Chex is a whole blood five-part white cell differential control formulated for the Beckman Coulter LH 500 and HmX hematology analyzers. The control features vials with pierceable caps for autosampling and is available in low, normal and high levels.
Product Description
STaK-Chex is a whole blood assayed hematology control which offers complete assay values for the five-part white cell differential. White blood cell percentages vary for each cell type and are within clinically significant ranges. The precision and accuracy of the instrument’s laser is controlled each time STaK-Chex is analyzed. The control features vials with pierceable caps for autosampling. Its long shelf life reduces the number of shipments, associated costs and time spent performing lot-to-lot correlation.
Features
- Whole blood control that offers complete assay values for the five-part white cell differential
- Available in three clinically significant levels
- Plastic vials with pierceable caps for analyzer autosampling
- Assay values are available for download for the LH500 and HmX
- 14-day open-vial stability
- 105-day closed-vial stability
Benefits
- Helps clinical laboratories meet quality requirements
- 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®, a free interlaboratory quality control program with peer group data comparison and online submission
Resources
Instructions (IFU)
Certificates
Product Information
Assay Zip File Downloads
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Ordering Information
| Description | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| 4 x 4.0 mL (4 Low) | 225524 |
| 4 x 4.0 mL (4 Normal) | 225514 |
| 4 x 4.0 mL (4 High) | 225534 |
| 12 x 4.0 mL (12 Normal) | 225114 |
| 12 x 4.0 mL (4 Low, 4 Normal, 4 High) | 225512 |
Hematology Products
The process of whole blood calibration is critical to Streck so our customers can have the confidence that product assays are accurate. Streck’s calibrators save you from having to complete a tedious whole blood calibration procedure. Our controls are available for most brands of hematology analyzers and come in multiple levels to test accuracy and sensitivity.
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