Modernize Your Hematology Laboratory
Caribbean hospitals deserve a hematology platform built for the realities of island healthcare: fewer reagents, lower costs, integrated CRP, and a service partner already in your territory. The Horiba Yumizen platform delivers all four.
6 Reagents
vs 11-15 for competitive systems
6
Reagents Required
vs 11-15 for Sysmex XN
30-55%
Reagent Cost Savings
Documented annual reduction
CBC+CRP
From One Tube
H500 CRP — industry exclusive
33
Caribbean Territories
Full service coverage
Why Caribbean Hospital Labs Need a New Approach
Island-based laboratories face unique constraints that mainland-designed analyzer platforms were never built to address.
Reagent Cost Escalation
11-15 reagentsCurrent hematology systems require 11-15 separate reagents, each with its own shelf life, storage requirements, and reorder cycle. Reagent spend is often the largest single line item in a hematology lab budget.
Service Response Time
Days to weeksIsland-based hospitals wait days or weeks for service from mainland-only providers. Instrument downtime means patient samples must be sent off-island at significant cost and delay.
Technology Stagnation
Locked inMany Caribbean labs are locked into aging platforms with outdated 6-part differentials, no CRP integration, and no path to digital morphology or lab automation.
Supply Chain Complexity
11-15 SKUsManaging 11-15 reagent SKUs through Caribbean customs, cold chain, and limited storage is a logistics burden. Stock-outs force expensive emergency air shipments.
No CRP at Point of Care
Extra TATSeparate chemistry runs for CRP add turnaround time in the ED, delay antibiotic stewardship decisions, and consume additional sample volume from pediatric patients.
Manual Slide Review Burden
BottleneckManual microscopy for blood smear review is time-consuming, subjective, and creates bottlenecks. Specialist morphologists are scarce in island settings.
The Horiba Yumizen Hematology Platform
Four analyzers. One reagent ecosystem. From the ED to the core lab, every patient touchpoint covered.
Yumizen H2500
120 samples/hour, up to 55 parameters, fluorescence reticulocyte + optical platelet counting. Full HELO 2.0 automation with slide maker, conveyor, digital morphology.
Yumizen H1500
120 samples/hour with NRBC counting and body fluid analysis as standard. Same reagent set as H2500 for inventory simplicity. Middleware ready.
Yumizen H550
60 samples/hour with 40-tube autoloader and STAT priority channel. Compact footprint for satellite clinics and polyclinics.
Yumizen H500 CRP
CBC + 5-part differential + quantitative CRP from a single 27 uL sample. CE IVDR certified January 2025. The only analyzer delivering combined CBC+CRP from one tube.
Yumizen H500 CRP: CBC + CRP From One Tube
The H500 CRP is the only hematology analyzer that delivers a complete blood count, 5-part differential, and quantitative CRP from a single 27 uL sample. CE IVDR certified January 2025. This changes everything for:
- Emergency departments — faster sepsis triage with simultaneous CBC and inflammation marker
- Pediatric care — minimal blood volume (27 uL) means fewer traumatic draws for children
- Antibiotic stewardship — CRP-guided prescribing reduces unnecessary antibiotic use
- Outreach clinics — single analyzer replaces two instruments and two workflows
- Dengue/malaria — machine-learning flags screen for tropical infections without extra reagent
Horiba Yumizen vs. Sysmex XN
A direct comparison across the metrics that matter most to Caribbean hospital laboratories.
| Feature | Horiba Yumizen | Sysmex XN |
|---|---|---|
| Throughput (Core Lab) | 120 samples/hr (H2500) | 100 samples/hr (XN-2000) |
| Reagents Required | 6 reagents | 11-13 reagents |
| WBC Differential | 10-part (DHSS) | 6-part (XN series) |
| Integrated CRP | H500 CRP — CBC+CRP, one tube | Not available |
| Sample Volume | 20 uL (H500) / 27 uL (H500 CRP) | 88 uL (standard) |
| Annual Reagent Cost* | 30-55% lower | Higher — 11-13 reagent overhead |
| Rack Compatibility | Open rack system | Proprietary rack |
| Malaria/Dengue Flags | Machine-learning algorithm | Available (extra module) |
| Digital Morphology | CellaVision integrated | CellaVision compatible |
* Savings range based on documented reagent consumption comparisons. Actual savings vary by volume, contract, and territory. Peer-reviewed analytical equivalence confirmed: PMC (2024) Sysmex XN-3000 vs Horiba H2500; PMC (2020) Sysmex XN-2000 vs Yumizen H2500. Contact Caribbean Diagnostics for a facility-specific cost analysis.
The Reagent Economics That Change Everything
Reagents account for 58% of total hematology analyzer costs over instrument lifetime. Fewer reagents means dramatically lower operating costs.
Sysmex XN-Series
11-13 reagents required
Diluent (CELLPACK DCL)
20L
PLT-F/RET diluent (CELLPACK DFL)
2 x 1.5L
Hemoglobin lyse (SULFOLYSER)
5L
Diff lyse (Lysercell WDF)
5L
WBC lyse (Lysercell WNR)
5L
Diff stain (Fluorocell WDF)
2 x 42 mL
Nucleated stain (Fluorocell WNR)
2 x 82 mL
Reticulocyte stain (Fluorocell RET)
2 x 12 mL
Cleaning (CELLCLEAN AUTO)
20 x 4 mL
+ Optional: Fluorocell PLT, WPC
Varies
Reagent Complexity
11-13 separate SKUs
Each with its own shelf life, storage requirements, and reorder cycle
Horiba Yumizen H-Series
6 reagents required
Diluent
20L
Lyse reagent
1L
Basophil lyse
5L
Fluorescence stain
0.5L
Differential reagent
1L
Cleaning solution
Standard
Annual Reagent Savings
30-55% lower cost per test
Fewer reagents, simpler logistics — same throughput, proven analytical equivalence
Why This Matters More in the Caribbean
5-Year Savings
Switching from an 11-reagent system to Horiba's 6-reagent platform deliverssignificant five-year savings in reagent costs alone. Contact us for a facility-specific analysis.
Simpler Supply Chain
6 SKUs instead of 11-13 means fewer customs entries, less cold chain risk, reduced storage footprint, and far fewer stock-out emergencies. Island logistics get dramatically simpler.
Environmental Award
The Yumizen H2500 won the 2023 Medical Device Network Excellence Award for environmental sustainability — specifically for its 6-reagent system reducing waste and packaging.
A Regional Partner, Not a Remote Vendor
Caribbean Diagnostics has served island hospital laboratories for over 17 years. We maintain instruments, train staff, and answer the phone when something goes wrong.
Yumicare Remote Diagnostics
Factory-level remote monitoring and diagnostics. Proactive alerts before failures occur. Remote troubleshooting resolves many issues without a site visit.
Caribbean Field Engineers
Dedicated biomedical engineers based in the region — not flying in from the mainland. Same-week response for installations, PM visits, and break-fix service.
Comprehensive Service Contracts
Full-service agreements including preventive maintenance, parts, labor, and software updates. Predictable annual costs with no surprise invoices.
Training & Validation
On-site operator training, CLIA/CAP-aligned validation protocols, and ongoing competency assessment. We don't just install — we ensure proficiency.
Factory Escalation Path
Direct escalation to Horiba Medical's global service engineering team in Montpellier, France. Level-3 support for complex instrument issues.
Parts & Logistics Hub
Critical spare parts stocked regionally. Expedited shipping through established Caribbean logistics channels minimizes downtime.
Specialist Partner vs. Generalist Supplier
| Dimension | Caribbean Diagnostics | Typical Distributor |
|---|---|---|
| Service Model | Field engineers in the Caribbean | Fly-in from mainland (if available) |
| Response Time | Same-week, often next-day | Weeks or longer |
| Remote Diagnostics | Yumicare proactive monitoring | Reactive only |
| Training | On-site, CLIA/CAP-aligned | Phone/video only |
| Parts Logistics | Regional stock + expedited shipping | Ship-from-factory only |
| Platform Scope | Hematology + chemistry + coagulation + morphology + automation | Single department |
| Relationship | 17+ year Caribbean presence | Transaction-based |
A Phased Approach to Laboratory Modernization
We deploy in stages to minimize disruption and maximize confidence at every step.
Phase 1
Months 1-3
Core Lab Deployment
Yumizen H2500 installation, validation, operator training, and LIS integration for the main hematology laboratory.
Phase 2
Months 4-6
Backup & Middleware
Yumizen H1500 as backup analyzer with P8000 middleware for automated result validation and expert rules.
Phase 3
Months 7-9
Satellite Expansion
Yumizen H550 units deployed to satellite clinics and polyclinics. Same reagent ecosystem, unified middleware.
Phase 4
Months 10-12
Outreach & Innovation
Yumizen H500 CRP for ED and outreach sites. CellaVision digital morphology. Complete HELO lab automation if applicable.
Ready to Transform Your Hematology Lab?
Schedule a Yumizen platform demonstration at your hospital. Our team will assess your current workflow, model the reagent savings, and design a phased implementation plan tailored to your laboratory.
Caribbean Diagnostics serves 33 Caribbean territories with in-region field engineers, factory-backed service, and 17+ years of island laboratory expertise.