Description
The Beckman Coulter DxH 520 Hematology Analyzer brings closed tube sampling to low-volume laboratories that want a five-part differential without manual cap handling. It runs up to 60 samples per hour from just 17 microliters, and its proprietary dynamic gating sharpens result flagging so fewer samples need slide review. The result is big-system confidence in the smallest footprint in its class.
- Closed and open tube sampling – cap-piercing closed mode at 55 samples per hour, open mode at 60
- Dynamic gating technology – improves flagging of abnormal results and reduces manual reviews
- 17 µL sample volume – micro-sampling suits small and difficult collections
- Award winning design – named the SelectScience Scientists Choice Award winner for Best New Clinical Product of 2018
Closed Tube Hematology Testing for Low-Volume Labs
Laboratories moving away from three-part screening analyzers need closed tube safety, a true differential and a footprint that still fits the bench. This system delivers all three, pairing cap-piercing closed tube sampling with open tube flexibility for stat or micro-collected specimens. At 17 microliters per aspiration, it protects limited samples while producing the full parameter set clinicians expect.
Result quality is where the platform earns its place. Dynamic gating improves the flagging of abnormal samples, which reduces unnecessary slide reviews and keeps technologist time focused on confirmed exceptions. The onboard system stores 30,000 patient results and 12 control files with 150 runs each, and the reagent set changes in under five minutes to keep the bench running.
Features and Benefits
Sampling Modes
- Closed tube cap piercing – safer handling with throughput of 55 samples per hour
- Open tube mode – 60 samples per hour for stat and micro-collected specimens
- Pre-dilute mode – works from 20 µL when sample volume is limited
Result Quality
- Proprietary dynamic gating – Beckman Coulter credits it with more accurate flagging and fewer slide reviews
- Five-part differential – NE, LY, MO, EO and BA reported in percent and absolute counts
- Extended QC memory – 12 control files holding 150 runs each
Daily Operation
- Fast reagent changes – the complete reagent set swaps in under five minutes
- Touch interface – daily tasks and results review sit within three touches
- Barcode workflow – handheld 2D reader and five USB 2.0 ports support identification and peripherals
Product Specifications
Performance
- Throughput: 55 samples per hour closed tube, 60 samples per hour open tube
- Sampling Mode: Open and closed tube
- Sample Volume: 17 µL, 20 µL pre-diluted
- Parameters: WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW-SD, RDW-CV, PLT, MPV, plus the five-part differential NE, LY, MO, EO and BA in percent and absolute counts
Physical and Power
- Dimensions: 270 mm W x 430 mm D x 406 mm H (11 in x 17 in x 16 in)
- Weight: 11.4 kg (25.1 lb)
- Power: Under 120 W, 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Data Storage: 30,000 patient results, 12 control files x 150 runs
Ordering Information
- Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter
- Packaging: 1 each
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Why Laboratories Choose the DxH 520
The DxH 520 fits laboratories stepping up from screening analyzers to a genuine differential with closed tube safety. Its gating technology and reagent efficiency target the two costs that hurt small labs most: technologist review time and per-test consumables.
- Fewer manual slide reviews – dynamic gating flags abnormal samples more precisely, returning technologist time to productive work
- Safer tube handling – closed tube cap piercing limits exposure during routine runs
- Recognized platform – a differentiator backed by the SelectScience Scientists Choice Award for Best New Clinical Product of 2018
- Small footprint economics – Beckman Coulter positions it as the smallest footprint in its class for benches that cannot grow
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it sample closed tubes?
Yes, closed tube sampling with cap piercing runs at 55 samples per hour. An open tube mode is also available at 60 samples per hour for stat work and micro-collected specimens.
What does dynamic gating do?
Dynamic gating is Beckman Coulter's proprietary analysis approach for separating cell populations. The manufacturer credits it with improving result flagging, which reduces the number of samples sent for manual slide review.
How much sample does each test need?
Aspiration volume is 17 microliters of whole blood. A pre-dilute mode works from 20 microliters for limited collections such as pediatric draws.
What quality control storage is included?
The analyzer keeps 12 control files with 150 runs per file onboard. Patient result storage reaches 30,000 records.
How are reagents handled?
The system uses the DxH 500 series reagent set, and Beckman Coulter states the full set changes in under five minutes. Fewer reagent interventions keep a small bench team on schedule.
What recognition has this analyzer received?
It received the SelectScience Scientists Choice Award for Best New Clinical Product of 2018. The distinction reflects the closed tube design and low-volume feature set.
