Description
The Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Hematology Analyzer is the flagship high-volume platform for laboratories whose CBC workload never slows down. Enhanced Coulter Principle engineering with VCS 360 and DataFusion characterizes cells in near native state at up to 100 samples per hour. CBC, differential, reticulocyte and body fluid results all report from the same analyzer.
- Enhanced Coulter Principle – the most accurate and precise version of the Coulter method, per the manufacturer
- VCS 360 with DataFusion – advanced flagging that targets technologist review
- 100 samples per hour – high-volume throughput with 165 µL aspiration
- Complete test menu – CBC, differential with NRBC, reticulocytes and body fluids
High-Volume Hematology Analyzer for Core Laboratories
Core laboratories measure an analyzer by how it behaves at peak load, and the DxH 900 was built for exactly that environment. Intelligent workload distribution and high first-pass yield keep result release moving, while DataFusion flagging concentrates technologist review on the samples that genuinely need it. Beckman Coulter cites 96.1 percent first-pass yield and up to 2,400 hours of staff time reclaimed per year for the platform.
The measurement foundation is the Enhanced Coulter Principle, which the manufacturer describes as its most accurate and precise implementation of the Coulter method. VCS 360 adds volume, conductivity and scatter characterization so cells are assessed in near native state. The same run reports reticulocyte indices and body fluid counts for cerebrospinal, serous and synovial specimens, consolidating specialty work onto the main line.
Features and Benefits
Measurement Platform
- Refined Coulter counting – refined aperture engineering for counting accuracy and precision
- VCS 360 characterization – volume, conductivity and scatter evaluate cells in near native state
- DataFusion processing – fused signals drive the advanced flagging rules
Test Menu
- CBC and differential – includes nucleated red blood cell percent and absolute results
- Reticulocyte indices – RET, RET#, MRV and IRF on the same aspiration
- Body fluid analysis – RBC and TNC for cerebrospinal, serous and synovial fluids
High-Volume Workflow
- Workload distribution – intelligent routing supports connected workcell expansion
- First-pass yield – the manufacturer cites 96.1 percent of results released without rework
- Eco reagent ecosystem – DxH series reagents, controls and calibrators share one supply chain
Product Specifications
Performance
- Throughput: Up to 100 samples per hour
- Sample Volume: 165 µL aspiration, 0.5 mL dead volume, 50 µL pre-dilute
- Parameters: CBC parameters WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW-SD, RDW-CV, PLT and MPV, a differential with NRBC, reticulocyte results RET, RET#, MRV and IRF, and body fluid RBC and TNC results for cerebrospinal, serous and synovial fluids
Physical and Power
- Dimensions: 76.2 cm W (30 in) x 176.53 cm H (69.5 in) cover closed x 83.82 cm D (33 in)
- Weight: 254 kg (560 lb)
- Power: SPM 520 W
Ordering Information
- Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter
- Packaging: 1 each
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Why Laboratories Choose the DxH 900
The DxH 900 anchors core laboratory hematology where volume, flagging quality and uptime decide the shift. Its characterization depth reduces manual review burden while the workcell path leaves room for automation growth.
- Review effort focused where it matters – DataFusion flagging targets abnormal samples instead of flooding the review queue
- Specialty tests on the main line – reticulocyte indices and body fluid counts consolidate onto one analyzer
- Proven flagship platform – a differentiator for core labs, the DxH series carries Beckman Coulter's most advanced hematology engineering
- Expansion ready – the analyzer anchors connected workcells when volume outgrows a single unit
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What throughput does it deliver?
The analyzer processes up to 100 samples per hour as a standalone unit. Connected workcell configurations multiply that figure by the number of analyzers on the line.
Which parameters are reported?
Results include full CBC parameters, a differential with nucleated red blood cells, reticulocyte values RET, RET#, MRV and IRF, and body fluid RBC and TNC counts. Body fluids cover cerebrospinal, serous and synovial specimens.
What sample volume is required?
Aspiration is 165 microliters with a 0.5 mL dead volume specification. A pre-dilute mode uses 50 microliters for limited samples.
How does VCS 360 improve results?
VCS 360 measures volume, conductivity and scatter on each cell and fuses the signals with DataFusion processing. Beckman Coulter states this characterizes cells in near native state and sharpens abnormal flagging.
What are the installation dimensions?
The analyzer stands 176.53 cm high with the cover closed, 76.2 cm wide and 83.82 cm deep, and weighs 254 kg. Floor placement and service clearance should be planned before delivery.
Which reagents and controls does it use?
It runs the Coulter DxH series reagents including Cell Lyse, Diff Pack, Retic Pack, Diluent and Cleaner, with 6C Cell Control and S-CAL calibrator for quality control. Those consumables are ordered separately from the analyzer.
