Get the throughput you need to compete with the big reference labs - for up to 50% less than new equipment.
The Beckman Coulter AU5810 is one of the most in-demand refurbished chemistry analyzers on the market right now. Reason being - the throughput is very high, it's a relatively new release, and the cost savings when spending budget on refurbished vs new can be up to 50%. It's some of the best value for clinical labs that want to scale up capacity without a monumental investment.
This is for:
Independent reference labs competing for hospital contracts.
International facilities where import duties double the cost of new equipment.
Hospital labs whose capital budget got slashed after the plans were already made.
If you need a ton of testing capacity but don’t have money to burn, the refurbished AU5810 is your answer.
Why labs choose refurbished AU5810 analyzers from Block Scientific:
Affordable for labs outside the Fortune 500
Same throughput the big labs use.
Get more capacity for less budget
When capital funding falls short of needs.
Operational in days, not months
Ships from US inventory vs multi-month OEM lead times.
AU5810 service that costs up to 50% less
Compete on price without sacrificing quality.
Trade in your used analyzers to save more
Turn old equipment into working capital.
90-day to 1-year warranty
Full protection on every refurbished system.
Beckman AU5810 specifications
The AU5810 anchors the AU5800 series as the practical entry point for high-volume testing. It's one of the most proven high-throughput analyzers in the world, with thousands of installations processing millions of samples daily.
Core performance metrics
What sets the AU5810 apart for independent and international labs
You get the throughput to compete with bigger providers.
The AU5810's 2,000 tests per hour is what separates professional reference labs from hospital outreach programs. But unlike the AU5840 that the big corporate labs buy new, you're not paying for 6,000 test capacity you might never need.
No ISE module means lower cost and simpler maintenance.
The AU5810's 2,000 tests per hour is what separates professional reference labs from hospital outreach programs. But unlike the AU5840 that the big corporate labs buy new, you're not paying for 6,000 test capacity you might never need.
Refurbished AU5810s are scarce and valuable.
These analyzers are only 3-7 years old typically - new enough to have modern features and years of life left, old enough that lease returns are creating availability. But there aren't many on the market yet. When we get them, they move fast.
AU5800 series comparison - finding your fit
Most independent labs thrive with the AU5810.
Beckman AU5810 reagents at volume pricing
For independent reference labs, reagent cost per test is the biggest factor that determines whether contracts are profitable or not. When you're competing against national labs with massive purchasing power, every penny matters. At 2,000 tests per hour, saving even a few cents per test means the difference between winning contracts and losing money.
Beckman chemistry analyzer reagents at a fair cost
We level the playing field. Block Scientific stocks the complete OSR reagent line at prices that let independent labs compete:
Your bread-and-butter chemistry panels - the ones that make or break profitability.
Proteins and specialty markers when contracts require them.
Therapeutic drug monitoring for hospital partnerships.
Drugs of abuse testing for employer contracts.
Volume tier pricing without the volume commitment - You get competitive rates without signing your life away to multi-year contracts like the big labs do.
Standing orders designed for reference lab reality
Independent labs can't stockpile reagents like behemoths, but you also can't run out:
Tell us your quarterly volume and we’ll always have stock available.
Monthly costs stay predictable - crucial for labs with tight margins.
Quick shipments when that huge employer screening contract hits unexpectedly.
Beckman Coulter AU5810 maintenance and service
For independent reference labs, analyzer downtime means broken contracts and lost clients. When your AU5810 goes down, those samples don't wait - they go to your competitor. International labs have it worse - waiting weeks for parts to clear customs while samples pile up.
Block Scientific AU5810 service levels the playing field
Next-day response for contract labs
Because your SLAs don't have wiggle room.
Parts stocked domestically
No customs delays for international customers.
Real AU5800-experienced technicians
Not generalists learning on your dime.
Up to 50% less than OEM service contracts
Keep more margin on every test.
Preventive maintenance that protects your contracts
Avoid the downtime that loses clients.
Common AU5810 service needs we handle
Wash station optimization
High volume means accelerated wear - we keep yours functioning
Photometer calibration
Critical for accuracy at 2,000 tests/hour throughput
Probe alignment
Precision matters more at high speeds
Reagent delivery systems
Pumps and valves need regular attention at these volumes
Software optimization
Keep your AU5810 running latest validated versions
Troubleshooting your Beckman Coulter chemistry analyzer
When your AU5810 throws an error at 2 AM, you don't need a complicated flowchart. You need answers. Here's how to work through problems systematically.
Step 1: Check what the analyzer is telling you
What's the actual alarm message or error code?
Are reagent blanks, calibrations, or QC failing?
Is it affecting one test or multiple tests?
Did anything change recently (new lot numbers, maintenance, etc.)?
Step 2: Look for patterns
Is it just one chemistry that's mad, or several?
Specific sample types having issues, or everything?
Does the problem come and go, or is it consistent?
Did someone just crack open a new reagent lot?
Step 3: Check the basics (because it's usually something simple)
Reagent volumes good for your run size?
Wash solution fresh? (Old wash solution causes weird problems)
Water system producing the quality you need?
Lab temperature stable? (Chemistry doesn't like temperature swings)
When to call Block Scientific
If you've checked the obvious stuff and it's still not working, call us. We'll want to know:
The specific error codes you're seeing
What you've already tried
Any recent maintenance or changes
Your current test volumes
Our AU5810 specialists deal with these issues daily. Often we can fix it over the phone for our service subscribers.
Why buy refurbished Beckman AU5810 analyzers
The AU5810 sweet spot for independent and international labs
Let's be real about who actually benefits from a refurbished AU5810:
Independent reference labs trying to compete with the national chains.
International facilities where new equipment costs double after import duties.
Hospital labs whose capital budget got cut but sample volume didn't.
Regional labs consolidating multiple sites into centralized testing.
If you're running 1,000-2,000 samples daily and need room to grow, the AU5810 makes sense. If you're competing with the big brands, you're buying refurbished and using the savings to win contracts on price.
Who's actually buying refurbished AU5810s
Independent reference labs (200-400 bed equivalent) competing for hospital contracts.
Hospital labs whose capital request got cut in half after approval.
Latin American and Middle Eastern labs avoiding crushing import duties.
Southeast Asian facilities getting first-world technology at regional pricing.
Growing reference labs that need capacity now, not after next year's budget cycle.
The AU5810 is the analyzer that lets David compete with Goliath - same quality results, fraction of the investment.
Sell used Beckman AU5800 series analyzers
Maybe you're upgrading to an AU5820 for more capacity. Maybe you're consolidating multiple AU5810s into one massive AU5840. Or maybe you're switching platforms entirely. Whatever the reason, your AU5810 (or any AU5800 series analyzer) still has value to someone.
Your AU5800 series equipment has value
- Working AU5810/5820/5830/5840 - Obviously worth the most.
- Systems that need some TLC - Still valuable for refurbishment.
- Dead units - Even these have parts other labs desperately need.
What affects your AU5800's value:
Which model and what options it has.
How many tests it's run (check your counter).
Whether you've kept up with maintenance.
What accessories come with it.
Service history (the good and the bad).
We handle the heavy lifting
Free evaluation of your AU5800 series.
We decontaminate it properly (and legally).
Our team disconnects and removes it.
We handle all the shipping logistics.
You get paid.
Comparing AU5810 to other chemistry analyzers
AU5810 vs AU680
Sure, you could buy two AU680s and run them constantly. But that's two sets of maintenance, two service contracts, two QC protocols, and probably two operators. One AU5810 gives you 66% more throughput with one of everything. Plus, having AU5800 series on your equipment list looks better when bidding for contracts.
AU5810 vs AU5820
The AU5820 is what the big corporate labs buy. The AU5810 is what smart independent labs buy to do the same work. Unless you're drowning in 1,500+ samples daily, that extra 2,000 tests/hour capacity just sits idle, eating service contract fees.
AU5810 vs Roche cobas 8000
The cobas 8000 is modular and fancy with lots of configuration options. It's also what the big hospital networks buy with their unlimited budgets. For independent labs, the AU5810 delivers the throughput you need without the complexity you don't.
AU5810 vs Abbott Alinity ci
Abbott pushes the Alinity hard to their existing customers. But "latest technology" means "highest price" and often "working out bugs." The AU5810 has been proven in thousands of labs worldwide. When you're betting your business on an analyzer, boring reliability beats exciting promises.
Frequently asked Beckman AU5810 questions
It gives you the same 2,000 test/hour throughput they have, but at up to 50% less investment. Your cost per test drops dramatically, letting you bid more competitively on contracts while maintaining margins. Same Beckman quality on the reports, totally different impact on your bottom line.
This happens constantly. You planned for new, budgeted for new, then finance approved half of what you needed. A refurbished AU5810 gets you the capacity you planned for within the budget you actually got. It's why half our customers come to us.
The AU5810 is the entry-level AU5800 series model with 2,000 tests/hour throughput and no ISE module. Perfect for labs needing high capacity without the complexity and cost of the AU5820/5830/5840 models.
Beckman designed it for labs that either run electrolytes elsewhere or want maximum simplicity. For international labs especially, no ISE means fewer import complications, simpler maintenance, and lower costs. If you're already running electrolytes on blood gas analyzers, why duplicate?
Real-world: 25,000-30,000 tests in 24-hour operation. That's enough capacity to handle most reference lab contracts with room for growth. The 2,000/hour spec assumes perfect conditions - reality is about 75-80% of that.
Minimum footprint is smaller than other AU5800 models but still substantial. Plan for approximately 8' × 4' for the analyzer plus additional space for water treatment and reagent storage. Include service access clearance.
Block Scientific service contracts run up to 50% less than OEM AU5810 maintenance contracts. Exact pricing depends on your location, usage, and coverage preferences.
Yes, through standard ASTM or HL7 protocols. The AU5810 works with all major laboratory information systems. Budget for interface setup and validation.
Refurbished AU5810 analyzers cost up to 50-60% less than new. For independent reference labs, this often means the difference between affordable and impossible. The exact price depends on age, condition, and included options. The ROI is typically under 18 months when you factor in reagent savings and service costs.
They're scarce. The AU5810 is new enough that not many lease returns hit the market yet. Most units we see are 3-7 years old - perfect age for refurbishment. When we get them, they rarely last more than a few weeks. If you see one available, don't wait.
For reference labs: One dedicated operator per shift plus float coverage. Figure 2.0 FTEs for single shift, 4-5 FTEs for 24/7. The AU5810 is automated enough that one good tech can manage it during routine operation, but complex enough that you need trained backup.
With proper maintenance, 5-7 years minimum. Many run 10+ years. These are built for reference lab abuse - running constantly at high volume. The mechanical simplicity compared to newer analyzers means fewer failure points. We have customers still running AU5800 series from 2012.
Yes, the same Beckman OSR reagents work across the AU family. This simplifies inventory when running multiple AU analyzers.
Daily: Check wash solutions and waste levels. Weekly: Clean sample probes and check calibration. Monthly: Full PM including wash station maintenance. Quarterly: Comprehensive service checks.
Current inventory ships within days. If we need to source and refurbish a specific configuration, it can be 4-6 weeks.
Yes, and here's why that matters for reference labs: We service all Beckman AU analyzers nationwide, regardless of where you bought them. No territory games. No "sorry, that's not our region." When you're running 24/7 to meet contract obligations, you need service that actually shows up.
Priority response for high-volume laboratories on a service plan.
All-in cost per test (equipment, service, reagents, labor) runs up to 30-40% less with refurbished. For a lab running 20,000 tests daily, that's massive. It's the difference between profitable contracts and losing money on every sample. Independent labs use these savings to underbid the national chains.
Ready to compete with the big labs using the AU5810?
The Beckman Coulter AU5810 is the analyzer that lets independent and international labs punch above their weight. You get the throughput to compete for major contracts without the investment that would sink your business.
The national chains have their advantages - massive capital, bulk purchasing power, political connections. You have yours - flexibility, lower overhead, and now, with a refurbished AU5810, the same testing capacity at half the cost.
Next steps:
Step 1.
Check if we have an AU5810 in stock (they don't last long).
Step 2.
Find out what your current analyzer is worth as a trade-in.
Step 3.
Let us calculate your ROI based on your test volumes.
Step 4.
Start competing for bigger contracts within 30 days.
