Outpatients' clinics and GPs at the Aldershot Centre for Health are using the Horiba ABX Pentra 60C+ compact haematology analyser with five-part cytochemical differential.
Frimley Park Hospital's point-of-care team set up a satellite lab at the centre after demonstrating the advantages of delivering blood test results to clinicians within eight minutes of venepuncture.
The ABX Pentra 60C+ can provide consistently accurate results, essential for POC situations.
It offers a five-part cytochemical differential for white blood cells.
It is also ideal for analysis in oncology and for monitoring patients receiving chemotherapy for malignant diseases.
There are six ABX Pentra 60C+ analysers in action around Frimley Park and the Royal Surrey Hospitals, including one in A+E.
All are interfaced with the respective laboratory information system (LIS), so results are available on screen throughout each hospital.
The introduction of haematology POC areas has raised awareness of the benefits of bringing testing closer to the patient.
