The integrity of test results is ensured. No set-up procedures, no sample pretreatment, and no special skills are necessary. The user simply places a few drops of whole blood in the disc and loads the disc in the analyzer. A few drops of blood go a long way. Key to the Piccolo system is the single-use plastic disc .
Treatment can begin right away.
Multi-test reagent discs enable broader picture of patient's health. Small sample size makes Piccolo ideal for pediatric and geriatric populations. Virtually no training is required. Total hands-on time is less than one minute. Multi-test results are available in less than 15 minutes.