Profile: Abaxis® provides technology, tools & services that support best medical practices, enabling physicians and veterinarians to respond to the health needs of their client. Our Piccolo xpress is a compact, portable clinical chemistry system designed for on-site patient testing. Health care providers use the easy to follow color touch screen commands to perform routine multi-chemistry panels. 0.1cc of whole blood, serum or plasma is added directly to the patented 8-cm diameter single use plastic disc containing the liquid diluent and dry reagents. The disc is placed in the analyzer drawer where centrifugal and capillary forces are used to mix the reagents & sample in the disc. This system monitors the reagent reactions simultaneously using nine wavelengths, calculates the results from the absorbance data and reports the results. This system self-calibrates with each run & the on-board continuous intelligent Quality Control (iQCT) monitors the analyzer, reagent reactions & sample to ensure chemistry & instrument integrity. This assures quality and accuracy in results. This system enables to rapidly obtain critical diagnostic information. The low maintenance system requires no special training to operate.