The Beckman Coulter MD 16 performs a 16-parameter CBC and differential on only 12µL of whole blood - STAT - wherever testing needs arise. Features of the Beckman/Coulter MD 16 include: Simple to Learn Disk-Based Operation, Automatic start-up and system checks, with easy-to-follow operator prompts, Control and calibration disks automatically load and check control and calibrator values, lot numbers and expiration dates, Unique sample aspiration system - no blood sampling valve or pinch valves to maintain, Triplicate counting ensures accurate results for confidence and improved patient care. Complete system of flags identifies samples needing review - eliminates time sorting abnormals, Automated, disk-based quality control and calibration eliminates manual data entry of control and calibrator values, lot #s, and expiration dates, Daily QC values are automatically logged and plotted, Reagent, control and calibrator lot numbers and expiration dates are monitored and operators are automatically alerted when materials are out of date, Multiple system checks assure system''''s integrity and sample accuracy, QC data is submitted for peer review via diskette, Printout of daily start-up log includes background counts, Compact, Bench Top Design Saves Space, LCD displays easy-to-follow operator prompts and results, Numeric keypad for system operation, Easy-to-use touchpad, Integrated 3.5" disk drive, Coulter''''s exclusive triplicate counting process ensure accuracy, Proven Coulter Histogram Differential technology, Instrument flags abnormals and automatically alerts operator if sample needs to be rerun or reviewed - to save time, Proprietary Aperture Integrity Monitor (AIM) helps ensure accurate counts by alerting the operator to possible aperture blockage, And no routine maintenance required