Get the immunoassay testing you need for up to 60% less than new equipment. Because your small lab deserves big lab capabilities at a manageable cost.
The Beckman Coulter Access 2 delivers proven immunoassay performance at a price that makes sense for labs running 5-50 samples daily. This workhorse analyzer processes up to 100 tests per hour - enough throughput to eliminate send-out delays without buying capacity you'll never use.
Why labs choose refurbished Access 2 immunoassay systems from Block Scientific:
Cut equipment costs by up to 60%
Same reliable testing, fraction of the investment.
Lower reagent costs by up to 30%
Fair pricing that protects your margins.
Service that costs up to 50% less
Local techs who actually know these systems.
Ships in days, not months
From our US inventory while others quote 16-week lead times.
Trade in your old immunoassay analyzer
Your Mini Vidas has value as a trade-in.
90-day to 1-year warranty
Full protection on every refurbished system.
Beckman Access 2 specifications that matter for small labs
The Access 2 isn't the newest or fastest immunoassay analyzer. It's the one that runs every day for 20 years without drama. Released in 2001 with updates through 2017, this system has processed billions of tests worldwide.
Core performance metrics
What actually sets the Beckman Coulter Access 2 apart
Random access that actually works.
Unlike the Mini Vidas that processes samples sequentially (making everyone wait for that TSH to finish), the Access 2 runs TFTs, tumor markers, and cardiac panels simultaneously. Your ER gets their troponin while obstetrics gets their hCG. No bottlenecks, no arguments about priority.
Reliability that borders on boring.
These analyzers are the Toyota Camry of immunoassay - utterly dependable and any competent tech can fix them. While Roche e411 owners wrestle with temperamental calibrations and mysterious error codes, Access 2 operators just run samples. Year after year after year.
Service simplicity that saves thousands.
The simplicity means your local Block service engineer can handle many issues over the phone with you, getting you back up and running faster and at a very palatable cost. No waiting for specialized factory techs. Just straightforward maintenance that keeps you running.
Access 2 test menu covers what small labs actually need
The Beckman Access 2 test menu includes everything that drives revenue for small to medium labs. You're not paying for esoteric assays you'll never run.
Core money-makers your Access 2 handles
Thyroid function
TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Total T3, Total T4 - the bread and butter of outpatient testing
Fertility/reproductive
hCG, LH, FSH, estradiol, progesterone, prolactin, testosterone - keep OB/GYN referrals in-house
Cardiac markers
Troponin I, CK-MB, myoglobin, BNP - critical for chest pain protocols
Tumor markers
PSA (total/free), CEA, CA 125, CA 19-9, CA 15-3, AFP - cancer monitoring that pays
Anemia workup
PSA (total/free), CEA, CA 125, CA 19-9, CA 15-3, AFP - cancer monitoring that pays
Bone metabolism
PTH, vitamin D - growing demand from aging populations
Infectious disease
HIV, HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HCV, rubella, toxo - essential screening
Other hormones
Cortisol, insulin, C-peptide, growth hormone - specialty testing that differentiates your lab
This focused menu means you're not maintaining reagents for tests you run twice a year. Every reagent pack on your Access 2 earns its keep.
Beckman Coulter Access 2 reagents at a fair price
Your immunoassay analyzer is a one-time purchase. Your reagents are forever. For labs running 20-50 tests daily, reagent cost determines whether you're profitable or just keeping the lights on.
Access 2 reagent savings that add up
Block Scientific supplies compatible Beckman Access reagents at up to 30% below list price.
All major immunoassay parameters in stock.
Same reagents, same quality, lower price.
No minimum orders after your first purchase.
Real math for real labs: A clinic running 30 immunoassays daily could save $18,000 annually on reagents alone. That's a medical technologist's part-time salary back in your budget.
Beckman Coulter Access 2 analyzer service that shows up
Your Access 2 doesn't need much, but when it needs something, you can't wait a week for a factory tech. Small labs can't absorb downtime like hospital systems can.
Block Scientific Access 2 service delivers
Local response in 24-48 hours
Not "5-7 business days".
Technicians who know these systems
We’ve been working with Access 2 analyzers for decades.
Up to 50% less than OEM service contracts
Same quality, half the cost.
Parts in stock
We rarely have to wait for Access 2 parts for a repair.
What Access 2 maintenance actually involves
The beauty of this analyzer is its simplicity:
Monthly
Clean the sample probe, check reagent expiration.
Quarterly
Replace sample probe, clean barcode reader.
Annually
Full PM including luminometer check.
Most "major" Access 2 problems are just dirty probes or expired reagents. Our service techs have seen it all and fixed it all.
Access 2 vs Mini Vidas vs Roche e411 - the real story
Beckman Access 2 vs Biomerieux Mini Vidas
The Mini Vidas is reliable but slow. Processing samples sequentially means your entire day backs up when running comprehensive panels. One patient needs full thyroid panel? Everyone else waits 40 minutes.
The Access 2 runs everything simultaneously at 100 tests per hour. That same thyroid panel processes while you're running PSAs, troponins, and fertility markers. Your 8-hour backup becomes a 2-hour turnaround.
Beckman Access 2 vs Roche e411
The e411 might be newer, but newer doesn't mean better. Ask any lab running an e411 about their calibration struggles, reagent pack failures, and mysterious error codes. Then ask about their service bills.
The Access 2 just works. Day after day, year after year. When something does go wrong, your local biomed can usually fix it. No factory mysteries, no proprietary parts rackets, no "sorry, that error requires a service call."
Who's actually buying refurbished Beckman Access 2 analyzers
Small independent labs in developing markets
From Kenya to Guatemala to Bangladesh, small labs need affordable immunoassay testing. The Access 2 delivers first-world testing capabilities at developing-world prices. More importantly, local engineers can maintain them without factory support.
These labs typically run 10-30 samples daily, primarily thyroids and fertility markers. The Access 2 handles this volume easily while leaving room for growth. When that new hospital contract comes through, you're ready.
Rural hospitals and critical access facilities
Small hospitals can't justify $150,000 for new immunoassay systems. But they still need troponins for chest pain, TSH for thyroid screening, and hCG for pregnancy tests. A refurbished Access 2 at 60% less than new brings these tests in-house.
Sending immunoassays to reference labs means 24-48 hour delays. With an Access 2, that chest pain patient gets troponin results in an hour. The difference can be lifesaving.
Physician office laboratories
Large practices and specialty clinics increasingly bring testing in-house. An OB/GYN practice running 20 fertility panels daily can pay for a refurbished Access 2 in six months through insourcing revenue.
The Access 2's simplicity means existing staff can run it with minimal training. No hiring specialized techs, no complex maintenance protocols. Just load samples and print results
Reference labs needing backup capacity
Even large labs running million-dollar platforms need backup. When their primary immunoassay system goes down for maintenance, the Access 2 keeps critical testing online. At refurbished prices, it's affordable insurance.
Why buy refurbished Access 2 immunoassay systems
The math that matters for small labs
The cost savings when you get your Access 2 price vs a brand new immunoassay analyzer make a big difference in your day to day.
That saved capital buys
A large supply of reagents.
Complete service coverage.
Another analyzer for a satellite location.
The hematology system you also need.
Technology that's proven, not experimental
The Access 2 has processed billions of tests over 20+ years. Every software bug is patched. Every mechanical weakness is documented. Every quirk has a workaround. You're buying debugged technology, not beta testing someone's latest innovation.
Newer analyzers might have touchscreens and wifi connectivity. But do they run for 15 years without major repairs? Do local techs know how to fix them? Can you get parts without selling your soul to the manufacturer?
Availability when you need it
New immunoassay systems have 16-20 week lead times. Your physicians won't wait that long for in-house testing. Refurbished Access 2 analyzers ship from our inventory in days, not months. You're running samples next week, not next quarter.
Sell your immunoassay analyzer to Block Scientific
Upgrading from that Mini Vidas? Consolidating multiple small analyzers into one Access 2? Your old immunoassay machine has value even if it's not running perfectly.
We buy all major immunoassay platforms
Mini Vidas, Vidas, Vidas 3.
e411, Elecsys, Cobas e series.
Access, Access 2, UniCel DxI.
Architect i1000, i2000, AxSYM.
Centaur, Immulite series.
AIA series.
Your old analyzer becomes someone else's solution
That Mini Vidas you're replacing? Perfect for a startup lab in Nigeria running 5 tests daily. Your broken Siemens Immulite? Its parts keep other labs running. Even non-functional analyzers have value for training programs.
We handle:
Free evaluation and quote.
Complete decontamination.
Professional removal.
All logistics and documentation.
Turn your old equipment into capital for your Access 2 upgrade
Complete Beckman Coulter Access 2 FAQ
Refurbished Access 2 analyzers depend entirely on age, condition, and included accessories. But they run up to 60% less than new. With our reagent savings and lower service costs, most labs see ROI within 12-18 months.
With proper maintenance, 7-10 years minimum. Many Access 2 systems from 2005 still run daily. The mechanical simplicity means fewer failure points than newer, more complex systems. We have customers running Access analyzers we sold them in 2010.
Most competent biomeds can handle 90% of Access 2 issues. It's mechanical and straightforward - no proprietary software locks or encrypted error codes. Your local tech probably already knows these systems.
The Access 2 covers all major immunoassays that generate revenue for small to medium labs. You won't get exotic autoimmune panels or research markers, but you'll have everything for routine clinical testing. If you need specialized assays, you're probably not shopping for an Access 2.
Night and day. Mini Vidas processes 30-40 tests per hour sequentially. Access 2 runs 100 tests per hour with random access. For a lab running 30 samples daily, that's 2 hours versus 6 hours of processing time.
No, reagents are widely available and will be for years. We keep full inventory at up to 30% below list price. The installed base is too large for support to be discontinued.
If you're running 5+ immunoassays daily or sending out $3,000+ monthly, the Access 2 makes financial sense. Below that, stick with point-of-care or keep sending out. Above 50 tests daily, you might need bigger capacity.
Yes, through standard ASTM or HL7 protocols. Most common systems have existing Access 2 drivers.
Daily: Check reagent levels and waste. Weekly: Clean sample probe. Monthly: Clean barcode reader, check calibration stability. Annually: Full PM including luminometer service. It's less demanding than your coffee machine.
Minimum 48" wide × 35" deep × 30" high. Add space for computer, printer, and UPS. Include room for reagent storage (refrigerator) nearby. Total realistic footprint: 6' × 4'.
Current inventory ships within days. If we need to source and refurbish a specific unit, figure 3-4 weeks. Get in touch with us for current availability.
Honestly, not much. Most common "death" is obsolescence, not mechanical failure. When they do die, it's usually: luminometer failure (replaceable), main board failure (rare), or severe contamination from poor maintenance (preventable).
Perfect for startups that have assured sample volume. If you're hoping to build volume, start smaller. If you have contracts or guaranteed referrals for 10+ immunoassays daily, the Access 2 is ideal.
Excellent. Most reagents stable 28-56 days onboard. Calibration curves hold for weeks. This stability means less waste for small-volume labs - critical when every reagent dollar counts.
Ready to bring immunoassay testing in-house?
The Beckman Coulter Access 2 delivers the immunoassay capacity small to medium labs actually need. Not the latest technology, but proven reliability that generates revenue day after day.
Stop sending out profitable tests. Stop apologizing for 48-hour turnaround times. Stop letting reference labs take margins on testing you could do yourself.
Next steps:
Step 1.
Check our current Access 2 inventory
Step 2.
Calculate your ROI based on current send-out volume
Step 3.
Get credit for your old immunoassay analyzer
Step 4.
Start running immunoassays within 2 weeks
