At the center of most lab operations is clinical chemistry, which performs tests on body fluids to assess human health and monitor chronic diseases. As is the case in other parts of the laboratory, clinical chemistry is becoming increasingly automated, with sophisticated instrumentation capable of performing hundreds to thousands of tests per hour. As six in 10 Americans have been diagnosed with at least one chronic medical condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the field of clinical chemistry is likely to continue its prominent role in patient care.
Chemistry Analyzer
Beckman Coulter’s DxC 700 AU chemistry analyzer features an intuitive interface and expanded visual work area, maximizing operational efficiency and uptime for mid- to high-volume clinical laboratories. Available on the analyzer is the fully automated HbA1c Advanced assay that delivers increased throughput capability and enables precision and accuracy for diagnosing diabetes.
Toxicology Screening
Thermo Fisher offers FDA-cleared and Health Canada-approved Mindray clinical chemistry analyzers BS-480 (400 tests/hour) and BA-800M (800 tests/hour) for toxicology labs in the United States and Canada along with an extensive menu of wet-lab validated Thermo Scientific DRITM and CEDIATM immunoassay reagents for urine drug screening.
Benchtop Analyzer
The RX imola is a cost-effective, random access, small footprint, benchtop clinical chemistry analyzer. It can perform 560 tests per hour. The test menu includes proteins, lipids, antioxidants, cardiac and diabetes testing. The system also features random access, STAT sampling, and intuitive software functionality to boost productivity.
Analyzer Group
The CLC800, CLC1600 and CLC6410 family of chemistry analyzers allow laboratories to standardize, gaining purchasing and supply efficiencies across multiple sites. These analyzers share a menu and interchangeable reagents across platforms, streamlining ordering and eliminating waste.
Osmometer
FreezePoint is a freezing-point osmometer designed for routine measurements in the medical field and is also suitable for measurements in research and industry to determine the total osmolality of aqueous solutions. The instrument requires 15 µl sample volumes and offers rapid measurement cycles. ELITechGroup
