
Icon-5 OP: A smart, 5-diff solution with open vial sampling
The Icon-5 OP is a smart, laser-based 5-part differential hematology analyzer with an open vial sampling option that inherited its predecessors’ elegant and award-winning design. The Icon-5 OP provides a 27-parameter complete blood cell count report that includes a 5-part diff WBC scattergram, as well as RBC and PLT histograms, using the following measurement technologies: laser-based forward-scattered light method for the differentiation of white blood cells (WBC), volumetric impedance method for detection of red blood cells (RBC) and photometric method for the measurement of hemoglobin (HGB) levels.
The Icon-5 OP was primarily developed to be used in Point-of-Care (PoC) environments, such as in Intensive Care Units, Emergency Departments, GP Offices, Blood Banks, or even Mobile Care Units, because it has not only a compact size, low reagent consumption, and small sampling volume processing, but it also doesn’t require any weekly maintenance action from the user.


Highlights and Best Features
- 5-part differential hematology analyzer that provides a 27-parameter complete blood cell count report
- Open vial sampling
- Laser-based forward-scattered light method for the differentiation of white blood cells (WBC), volumetric impedance method for detection of red blood cells (RBC), and photometric method for the measurement of hemoglobin (HGB) levels
- Compact size – the smallest hematology analyzer ever manufactured
- Extremely low reagent consumption – 75% less compared to other analyzers on the market
- Reagent packs are available for 100 and 250 tests
- Smallest sample volume processing – 2 x 1.4µL processed whole blood
- 10.1” LCD touch screen – easy to use, straightforward navigation
- Minimal user maintenance actions needed
- LIS connectivity
Technical Specifications
Reference number | NO50H |
Parameters | WBC, LYM, MON, NEU, EOS, BAS, LYM%, MON%, NEU%, EOS%, BAS%, NLR, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, RDWsd/cv, MCH, MCHC, PLT, MPV, PCT, PDWsd/cv, PLC-R%, PLC-C |
Measurement Technology | Laser-based forward-scattered light detection for WBC Volumetric impedance method for RBC Photometric method for HGB |
Scattergram | WBC 5-part scattergram and RBC, PLT histograms |
Sampling mode | Open tube sampling |
Aspirated sample volume | 38 μl whole blood |
Processed sample volume | 2 x 1.4 μl whole blood |
Throughput | 57 tests/hour |
Precision (CV%) | WBC < 3%, RBC < 2%, PLT < 5% MCV < 1%, HGB < 2% |
Storage capacity | 40,000 test results incl. scattergram, histograms and patient data |
User interface | LCD, 10.1”, 1280 × 800 with capacitive touchscreen, portrait |
Connectivity | 2 x USB ports, Ethernet, LIS (HL7 and ASTM) |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 280 x 216 x 336 mm |
Net weight | 8.5 kg |
Reagents | Norma-iDil5 OP, Norma-iLyse5 OP, Norma-iClean5 OP |
Power Consumption | Maximum 60W |
Optional Detergents | Norma-iHClean, Norma-iOptiClean |