(clin. chem. Piccolo) COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL 400-0028
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(clinical chemistry Piccolo) COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
Please always consider the MSF STD before ordering a NST
CAUTION:
This article is labelled as unit to facilitae order but is always packaged in kit of 10
Definition
The Piccolo test panel, used with the Piccolo Xpress chemistry analyser, is a single cartridge in the form of a disk and provides in vitro quantitative determinations of 13 different test parameters: COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Unit-use self-calibrating plastic reagent disc
- Sample volume: 100 µl
- Sample type: serum, plasma, whole blood (lithium heparin only)
- Test duration: approx. 12 minutes
- COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL:
- ALT
- Albumine
- ALP
- AST
- Calcium
- Chloride
- Creatinine
- Glucose
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Total bilirubin
- Total carbon dioxide
- Total protein
- BUN (Blood urea nitrogen)
- Spherical lyophilised multicolored beads are enclosed in a sealed plastic package
Packaging & Labelling
Box of 10 discs
Transport Dangerous Goods
Transport not regulated
To be Ordered Separately
Controls: low and high
Instructions for use
Follow instructions on package insert and/or operating manual.
Precautions for Use
- Do not reuse a disk even if operation was interrupted.
- Never use a disc that was dropped or cracked, as it may spread biohazardous material through the interior of the analyser, and it can affect the results.
- A disc not used within 20 minutes of opening the pouch should be discared.
- When taking out of the refrigerator, condensation can appear. The disks can stay for a maximum of 48 hours at ambient temperature prior to use. 
Storage
- Temperature between 2°C and 8°C
- Do not freeze
- Do not expose disc to direct sunlight
- Shelf life: 12 months
- Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of total shelf life
Waste management
Substance with hazardous characteristics. Please contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.
Detailed hazard and precautionary information can be found in the safety data sheet (SDS).
Signal Word
Warning
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed | 
| H315 | Causes skin irritation | 
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation | 
| EUH401 | To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. | 
| P235 | Keep cool. | 
| P273 | Avoid release to the environment | 
| P308 + P313 | IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. | 
MSF requirements
A reagent disc to be used with the Abaxis Piccolo Xpress chemical analyser with lithium heparinised whole blood, serum or plasma samples.
Validated by OCB Laboratory referent - Pascale Chaillet - July 2025
