The new CELL-DYN SMS is the first stand alone instrument to automate all aspects of blood film preparation including a truly flexible staining system. "Stain Only" and "STAT" modes are available to maximize the versatility of the SMS. The Operator simply loads patient sample tubes and walks away. The SMS incorporates proven wedge smear technology optimized to consistently produce high quality blood films.

The CELL-DYN SMS reduces workload pressure by automating time consuming slide preparation. The unique 50 position sample loader accommodates common tube types and will mix sample tubes, read bar codes and aspirate up to 120 samples per hour. For Pediatric and Geriatric samples, the SMS requires only 30 µL in the Open sampling mode. To ensure positive sample identification, patient demographics are printed directly on the slide.

Exposure to biohazardous material is a concern to all laboratory professionals. The closed sampling feature of the SMS improves operator safety by eliminating exposure to aerosols when opening sample tubes. Once the blood film is made, it is automatically placed into a staining rack, transferred to the flexible staining stations and stained according to the lab's protocol.

The CELL-DYN SMS has been designed to provide the Operator with maximum flexibility. The open staining system allows the laboratory to easily automate their current staining protocol on the SMS, eliminating the need to re-train laboratory staff. The SMS incorporates 5 staining stations, a separate water rinse station and a temperature controlled drying oven. Up to 10 different staining protocols can be stored.

The CELL-DYN SMS utilized proven wedge smear technology combined with a proprietary optimization of the smearing parameters (blood volume, smearing speed, smearer angle and pressure) to produce consistent high quality blood films every time. Quality smears are produced even for sample with Hematocrit values ranging from 15%-65%.