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Chemistry & Integrated Analyzers
guide
[ tech ]Abbott Diagnostics Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic
Technologies LLC
Arkray
Abbott Park, Ill
(847) 937-6100;
www.abbottdiagnostics.com
West Caldwell, NJ
(800) 220-4488;
www.alfawassermannus.com
Minneapolis, Minn
(877) 538-8872;
www.arkraylab.com
1. What is the brand name of your
company’s chemistry or integrated
analyzer?
Architect family of immunochemistry
analyzers Ace Axcel clinical chemistry analyzer Aution urine analyzers, Aution urine strips,
and Uriflet urine strips
2. What is the latest model or version
of the analyzer; what year was it
released on the US market?
2009 2012 Aution Hybrid AU-4050, 2013
3. What are the dimensions of the
named product? Varies 33 inches x 26 inches x 28 inches 31 inches x 28.3 inches x 28.3 inches
4. Where is the product used?
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
T In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
T Elsewhere
Q At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
T In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
T Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
T Elsewhere
5. If you answered “elsewhere,”
explain briefly.
6. What test(s) can be performed
using the named product?
Analyzers perform more than 150 differ-
ent clinical chemistry and immunoassay
tests: general chemistry, infectious dis-
eases, metabolic and cardiac markers,
specific proteins, therapeutic drugs, and
toxicology.
Electrolytes, enzymes, general chemis-
tries, homogeneous immunoassays.
Urine chemistry (bilirubin, blood, color,
glucose, ketone, leukocyte, nitrite, pH,
protein, specific gravity, turbidity, urobi-
linogen) and sediment (bacteria, casts,
crystals, epithelial cells, mucus, red blood
cells, small round cells, sperm, yeast-like
cells, white blood cells).
7. What is the product’s intended
volume of use?
Q high volume
Q medium volume
Q low volume
T high volume
Q medium volume
T low volume
Q high volume
Q medium volume
Q low volume
8. What is the product’s throughput
under ideal conditions?
Throughput is up to 1,800 clinical chem-
istry and 200 immunoassay tests per
hour.
285 tests per hour.
Chemistry analysis only: 200 samples per
hour; full chemistry and sediment analy-
sis: 100 samples per hour.
9. Briefly describe any automation
options that pertain to the product.
Analyzers offer labor-saving automation;
with the Accelerator p540 automated
sample handling system and Accelerator
a3600, labs can streamline operations,
reduce errors, and improve turnaround
times.
Closed-tube sampling; remote access via
Internet connectivity.
Automated urine chemistry and sediment
analysis; enumerates and flags formed
elements; automated reflex testing; cus-
tomized cross-check functionality; anti-
carryover washes.
10. What is the typical training time
for the product?
Operator training ranges from beginner
to advanced and is usually 3−5 days,
depending on which system is involved.
4.5 day in-house training course. 2 days of primary operator training.
11. What type of technical support is
available?
Service plans are available and tailored to
individual customer needs, budgets, and
solutions.
A customer solution center provides
24-hour coverage, 365 days a year. 24/7
12. What capabilities, features, or
accessories distinguish this product
from others on the market?
Analyzers are fully automated, random
access systems that simplify processes,
improve productivity, and enhance quality
of results. All are Class 1 laser products.
Refer to operations manuals for precau-
tions, limitations, and hazards.
Internet connectivity; closed-tube sam-
pling; stat interrupt capability; onboard
sample and reagent refrigeration;
onboard reagent inventory management;
ready-to-use reagents; self-contained
analyzer; no external water source or
waste drainage; award-winning support.
Fully automated chemistry and sediment
analysis in a single footprint; 30% to 50%
smaller than the competition; anti-carryover
wash; amorphous crystal removal; auto-
matic detection of fluorescently labeled
bacteria and formed elements; true walk-
away capabilities; results in as little as
2 minutes, 15 seconds; automatic reflex
testing.
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Awareness Technology Inc Beckman Coulter ELITechGroup Nova Biomedical
Palm City, Fla
(772) 283-6540;
www.awaretech.com
Brea, Calif.
(800) 526-3821;
www.beckmancoulter.com
Lincoln, RI
(855) 354-8324;
www.elitechgroup.com
Waltham, Mass
(781) 894-0800;
www.novabiomedical.com
ChemWell 2910 AU5800 Selectra Pro chemistry systems Stat Profile pHOx Ultra Plus
ChemWell 2910 biochemistry, 2014 2011 (Outside US); 2012 (US and Canada) Selectra ProM chemistry system with
TouchPro software, 2012 2011
16 inches x 34 inches x 20 inches 50 inches x 85−210 inches x 62 inches,
depending on the model selected 30 inches x 48 inches x 24 inches 17.2 inches x 22.3 inches x 18.7 inches
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
T In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
T In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
T In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
Small- to mid-sized clinical labs and life
sciences research labs. Toxicology, dialysis. Urgent care clinics and clinics integrated
with healthcare networks. Point-of-care settings.
Open system can be used for most
photometric assays. Also capable of per-
forming enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assays (ELISAs) on the same instrument.
120 tests, covering anemia, autoimmune,
cardiac, diabetes, drugs of abuse, gen-
eral chemistry, renal, tumor markers, and
specialty tests, and more.
Alanine aminotransferase/glutamic-
pyruvic transaminase, albumin, alkaline
phosphatase, amylase, aspartate amino-
transferase/glutamic-oxaloacetic trans-
aminase, bilirubin direct and total, blood
urea nitrogen, calcium, carbon dioxide,
chloride cholesterol, cholesterol (HDL
and LDL), creatine kinase, creatinine,
gamma-glutamyl transferase, glucose,
hemoglobin A1c, lactate dehydrogenase,
phosphorus, potassium, sodium, total
protein, triglycerides, uric acid.
Individual tests include bilirubin, blood
urea nitrogen, chloride, co-oximetry, cre-
atinine, glucose, hemoglobin, hematocrit,
ionized calcium, ionized magnesium,
lactate, PCO2, pH, PO2, potassium, SO2%,
and sodium
T high volume
Q medium volume
Q low volume
Q high volume
Q medium volume
T low volume
T high volume
Q medium volume
Q low volume
T high volume
T medium volume
Q low volume
200 endpoint reactions per hour; 170
kinetic reactions per hour. 2,000 to 9,800 tests per hour. 266 tests per hour with ion-selective
electrode. 38 samples per hour.
Automation for endpoint and kinetic
assays; quality control software prevents
timing conflicts; optional automated bar-
code scanning.
Connection to Beckman Coulter Power
Processor and Power Express.
Fully automated system with productivity
and error-reducing capabilities, including
onboard positive sample identification,
host-query, and programmable auto-
verification.
Automatic onboard quality control (QC);
auto-monitoring of QC and reagent pack;
automated maintenance.
1 to 2 days for complete operation and
applications. 1 week.
Training is performed onsite for about 3
days. Self-training e-programs are avail-
able.
Training for operation, maintenance,
troubleshooting, and setup lasts about
4−5 hours.
Phone support with a trained technician
and online support.
Application specialists available for onsite
support and 24/7 hotline support.
Monday−Friday, 8 am−8 pm EST, unlim-
ited technical support.
A 24/7 technical hotline is staffed by
representatives whose backgrounds
range from medical technology to electri-
cal engineering. Analyzer installation is
performed by certified technicians. Field
service staff provide onsite service cover-
age throughout North America. Multilevel
technical support plans are available for
an annual fee.
Optional custom racks built to specifica-
tions; open system assay editor for input-
ting assays; Runs both ELISA and bio-
chemistry assays; optional reagent cool-
ing accessory maintains reagents at 12°C
to 15°C below ambient temperature.
Throughput of up to 9,800 tests per
hour; extensive menu of 125 assays; stat
interrupt capability; high-performance
ion-selective electrode; low mean time
between failure; integration options with
automation and immunoassay systems.
Fully automated chemistry system, run-
ning up to 180 tests per hour and 10 to
50 patients per day. Selectra TouchPro
software with smart icons guides the
operator through daily workflow, includ-
ing configurable daily checklists.
Broadest test menu of any blood gas or
critical care analyzer, at low cost; 20
tests on board; fast, economical critical
care results; industry’s best overall user
satisfaction; integrated onboard co-ox;
onboard data management; sealed waste
system; auto-monitoring of QC and
reagent packs.
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[ tech ]Randox Laboratories Randox Laboratories Roche Diagnostics Corp
Kearneysville, W Va
(866) 472-6369;
www.randox.com
Kearneysville, W Va
(866) 472-6369;
www.randox.com
Indianapolis, Ind
(800) 428-5074;
usdiagnostics.roche.com
1. What is the brand name of your
company’s chemistry or integrated
analyzer?
RX Monza RX Daytona+ Cobas 6000 analyzer series
2. What is the latest model or version
of the analyzer; what year was it
released on the US market?
2006 2013 2006
3. What are the dimensions of the
named product?
8.9−11 inches (depending on screen
angle) x 17.5 inches x 15.9 inches
24.6 inches x 34.25 inches x 26.38
inches
51 inches x 74−196 inches x 38.6−41
inches, depending on model and modules
selected
4. Where is the product used?
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
Q At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
T In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
T Elsewhere
5. If you answered “elsewhere,”
explain briefly.
Clinical chemistry laboratories, edu-
cational and research establishments,
veterinary laboratories, food and wine
testing facilities.
Clinical chemistry laboratories, educa-
tional and research establishments, vet-
erinary laboratories, food and wine testing
facilities.
6. What test(s) can be performed using
the named product?
A range of different analytes present in
cerebrospinal fluid, plasma, serum, and
urine.
A range of different analytes present
in cerebrospinal fluid, plasma, serum,
supernatents, and urine.
As many as 150 tests in categories
including anemia, cardiac, coagulation,
diabetes, direct antiglobulin testing,
general chemistry, ion-selective elec-
trode tests, stat tests, specific proteins,
specimen validity, and therapeutic drug
monitoring.
7. What is the product’s intended
volume of use?
T high volume
T medium volume
Q low volume
T high volume
Q medium volume
Q low volume
T high volume
Q medium volume
T low volume
8. What is the product’s throughput
under ideal conditions?
System is semiautomated, so throughput
is dependent upon the operator, meth-
ods used, and analytes to be tested.
System can perform 270 photometric
tests per hour and 180 ion-selective
electrode tests per hour, for a combined
throughput of 450 tests per hour.
Up to 600 samples per hour or 2,170 tests
per hour.
9. Briefly describe any automation
options that pertain to the product. Semiautomated analyzer. System is fully automated.
Modular preanalytics system, Cobas 8100
automated workflow series; postanalytics
with Cobas P 501 and Cobas P 701.
10. What is the typical training time for
the product?
1−2 days, depending on the tech’s com-
petence level.
3 days, depending on the tech’s compe-
tence level. Varies on site; 5 days at vendor’s office.
11. What type of technical support is
available?
Support team is on hand with expert
advice and support, regardless of loca-
tion.
Support team is on hand with expert
advice and support, regardless of loca-
tion.
24/7 phone support; expert installation;
onsite support; remote diagnostics; online
classes.
12. What capabilities, features, or
accessories distinguish this product
from others on the market?
A low maintenance, compact semiauto-
mated clinical chemistry analyzer, with
an extensive test menu consisting of
routine chemistry, coagulation, veteri-
nary, and food and wine testing profiles.
An easy-to-use, compact benchtop
chemistry analyzer, providing rapid, cost-
effective testing. The extensive test menu
enables complete profiling, covering
clinical, veterinary, specific proteins, and
research testing.
Industry-leading reliability; standardized
reagents, reference ranges, test results,
and user interface; customized modular
design available in seven configurations;
9-minute stat assays; broadest test menu
of any integrated platform.
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Roche Diagnostics Corp Sekisui Diagnostics Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics
Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics
Indianapolis, Ind
(800) 428-5074;
usdiagnostics.roche.com
Lexington, Mass
(800) 332-1042,
www.sekisuidiagnostics.com
Tarrytown, NY
(877) 229-3711;
usa.healthcare.siemens.com/
laboratory-diagnostics
Tarrytown, NY
(877) 229-3711;
usa.healthcare.siemens.com/
laboratory-diagnostics
Cobas 8000 analyzer series SK500 Advia clinical chemistry Advia clinical chemistry
2010 2015 Advia 1800 chemistry system, 2006 Advia chemistry XPT system, 2015
52.8 inches x 112.8−289.2 inches x
37.2−45.6 inches, depending on model
and modules selected
45 inches x 60 inches x 30 inches 45 inches x 58 inches x 34 inches 59 inches x 70 inches x 39 inches
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
T In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
T Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
T Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
T In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
T Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
T In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
T Elsewhere
More than 100 tests in categories includ-
ing anemia, bone markers, cardiac
markers, diabetes, hormones, general
chemistry, hepatitis, infectious disease,
rheumatoid arthritis, stat tests, specific
proteins, therapeutic drug monitoring,
thyroid function, and tumor markers.
General chemistries, enzymes, electro-
lytes, homogeneous immunoassays.
Chemistry, drugs of abuse, special chem-
istry, special proteins, therapeutic drug
monitoring, toxicology.
Chemistry, drugs of abuse, special chem-
istry, special proteins, therapeutic drug
monitoring, toxicology.
Q high volume
T medium volume
T low volume
Q high volume
Q medium volume
T low volume
Q high volume
Q medium volume
T low volume
Q high volume
Q medium volume
T low volume
Up to 1,000 samples per hour or 9,800
tests per hour. 580 tests per hour. 1,800 tests per hour. 2,400 tests per hour.
Modular preanalytics system, Cobas
8100 automated workflow series; post-
analytics with Cobas P 501 and Cobas
P 701.
Bidirectional, host-query interface.
Aptio automation, StreamLab automation
solutions, and Advia automation solutions
(LabCell, WorkCell).
Aptio automation and Advia automation
solutions (LabCell, WorkCell).
Varies on site; 5 days at vendor’s office. 3 days of operator training.
3.5-day operator training; onsite training
and online personalized education plan
offered.
3.5-day operator training; onsite training
and online personalized education plan
offered.
24/7 phone support; expert installation;
onsite support; remote diagnostics; online
classes.
Phone and field support available. Contact local Siemens representative. Contact local Siemens representative.
Maximum throughput of up to 9,800
tests per hour; standardized reagents,
reference ranges, test results, and user
interface; customized modular design
available in 49 configurations; 9-minute
stat assays; broadest test menu of any
integrated platform.
Small footprint; low water usage; onboard
water system included; utilizes Sekure
chemistry reagents.
Comprehensive menu; open channel
options; available third-party applica-
tions; 3-second cycle time; 1,800 tests
per hour; automation-ready; concentrated
reagents available for high-volume chem-
istries; walkaway capability; clot detec-
tion; liquid level sensing; auto reruns,
dilutions, and repeats.
Throughput up to 2,400 tests per hour;
intuitive software for ease of use and
overall ease of operation; advanced qual-
ity control and calibration function; large
onboard test capacity, extensive menu
with 117 assays available, plus open-
channel options; seamless automation
connectivity; ergonomic design.
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Stanbio Laboratory,
an EKF Diagnostics company
Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Vital Diagnostics,
an ELITechGroup Company
Boerne, Tex
(800) 531-5535;
www.stanbio.com
Waltham, Mass
(800) 232-3342;
www.thermoscientific.com/
diagnostics
Waltham, Mass
(800) 232-3342;
www.thermoscientific.com/
diagnostics
Lincoln, RI
(800) 345-2822;
www.vitaldiagnostics.com
Sirrus Thermo Scientific Indiko Thermo Scientific Indiko Plus Envoy 500 chemistry system
2005 2011 2011 2014
20.5 inches x 31.5 inches x 26.5 inches
24.4 inches x 29.5 inches x 27.6 inches
(height 51 inches with cover open) 24.4 inches x 37 inches x 27.6 inches 27 inches x 40 inches x 23 inches
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
Q In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
Q In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
T At a community screening event
T In a reference lab or other
independent lab setting
Q In a hospital laboratory or other
inpatient setting
Q In a physician’s office or outpatient
setting
T In a patient’s home or other
self-testing
Q Elsewhere
Research; medical technology school. Criminal justice and forensic labs. Criminal justice and forensic labs. Urgent care clinics and clinics integrated
with healthcare networks.
Enzymes, electrolytes, general chemis-
tries, and turbidimetric assays.
Drugs of abuse screening, specimen
validity, therapeutic drug monitoring
(including immunosuppressant drug
monitoring).
Drugs of abuse screening, specimen
validity, therapeutic drug monitoring
(including immunosuppressant drug
monitoring).
Alanine aminotransferase, albumin,
alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin direct,
blood urea nitrogen, calcium, creatinine,
enzyme, general chemistry, glucose,
iron, magnesium, phosphorus, total pro-
tein, uric acid, and more.
T high volume
Q medium volume
Q low volume
T high volume
Q medium volume
Q low volume
T high volume
Q medium volume
Q low volume
Q high volume
Q medium volume
T low volume
400 tests per hour. Approximately 130 tests per hour (2
reagents).
Approximately 200 tests per hour (2
reagents).
490 tests per hour with ion-selective
electrode.
N/A
Autodetection of reagents or specimens;
auto transfer of quality control results to
laboratory information system; onboard
error codes for troubleshooting; reagent
container placed directly into the system
for use; reagents supported in multiple
configurations and sizes; sample bar
code reading capability.
Autodetection of reagents or specimens;
auto transfer of quality control results to
laboratory information system; onboard
error codes for troubleshooting; reagent
container placed directly into the system
for use; reagents supported in multiple
configurations and sizes; sample bar
code reading capability.
Fully automated high-volume benchtop
system, with guided operation, reagent
management, automated maintenance,
and auto-verification of results.
3-day in-house training. Average time for user and maintenance
training is 1 to 2 days.
Average time for user and maintenance
training is 1 to 2 days.
Training is performed onsite for about
5 days. Self-training e-programs are
available.
Toll-free technical support line and field
service support.
Telephone and email support is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Telephone and email support is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Monday−Friday, 8 am−8 pm EST,
unlimited technical support.
Bench-top analyzer; comprehensive
chemistry menu; open channels and
true walkaway capability for up to 30
samples; unique air-controlled mixing
system minimizes carryover; automatic
repeat for panic values; low water con-
sumption; proven reliability.
Fully self-contained, with a small
footprint; intuitive user interface; full
results traceability; easy to use, sav-
ing costs and time; extensive menu of
liquid, ready-to-use drugs of abuse and
therapeutic drug monitoring bar-coded
reagents.
Fully self-contained, with a small
footprint; intuitive user interface; full
results traceability; easy to use, sav-
ing costs and time; extensive menu of
liquid, ready-to-use drugs of abuse and
therapeutic drug monitoring bar-coded
reagents.
Fast benchtop chemistry system, run-
ning up to 490 tests per hour and 20
to 80 patients per day. Latest enhance-
ments include new software, clot detec-
tion, remote diagnostics, and assay
improvements.
