Drug abuse can have a serious and long-term impact on the health and wellbeing. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 21.5 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2014. A report published in Drug Abuse points out that the abuse of tobacco, alcohol, prescription, and illicit drugs is economically taxing to the United States, annually costing approximately $137 billion in direct health care expenses. Early detection can prevent significant consequences of substance abuse. An effective drugs of abuse testing (DAT) program requires high-quality drug testing analyzers, assays and a comprehensive, broad menu to support laboratories' drug-testing goals. The latest market report from Future Market Insights predicts the drugs of abuse testing market will witness a rise of US $ 2,200 million by 2027.
Here are some of the efficient drug testing analyzers available for early detection of drugs-of-abuse and therapeutic drug monitoring:
Beckman Coulter / Olympus AU480
The AU480 chemistry analyzer is an ideal primary chemistry analyzer for low- to mid-volume hospitals and laboratories. It comes with a throughput of up to 400 photometric tests per hour (up to 800 with ISEs), increased onboard testing, reduced sample volume and easy operation, thus delivering efficiency for laboratories around the world. This fully automated, random access chemistry system with STAT capability can simplify operations with user-friendly graphical user interface design and touch-screen monitor.
Beckman Coulter / Olympus AU680
Ideal for use in mid- to high-volume laboratories, this analyzer provides the flexibility to improve efficiencies and economics their way. With throughput of up to 800 photometric tests per hour (up to 1,200 with ISEs) and 63 onboard parameters, the AU680 delivers field-proven reliability and efficiency to laboratories around the world. It comes with clot detection and crash prevention for sample and reagent dispenser.
Medica EasyRA Chemistry Analyzer - LIS, PRINTER
This analyzer is specifically designed to provide high-quality clinical chemistry analysis with low operating costs. It's simple and intuitive touch screen user interface makes operation easy and guarantees rapid training for all user skill levels. This fully automated clinical chemistry analyzer can accommodate the diverse needs of small laboratories. With 300 tests per hour (480 with integrated ISE), 24 sample positions, 24 reagents on board, and more, EasyRA is the easy choice for your laboratory's clinical chemistry analysis needs.
Olympus AU400 Chemistry Analyzer
This reliable chemistry analyzer offers enhanced operational comfort and versatile functions. With random access throughput of up to 400 photometric tests per hour (up to 800 with electrolytes), on-board menu of over 40 tests and user-definable sample handling options, the AU400 delivers efficiency for real world lab needs. Accurate test data is generated by spot photometry technology which has a proven performance for high precision. Its sample multi-mixing station, combined with sample pre-dilution, probe crash detection and other technological innovations assure accurate reliable test results.
Indiko® Plus Clinical and Specialty Chemistry System
This is a fully-automated random access benchtop system from Thermo Scientific for clinical and specialty chemistry testing in small and medium laboratory settings. Its application protocols include routine clinical chemistry tests as well as special tests, such as specific proteins, drug of abuse testing, therapeutic drug monitoring and immunosuppressant drug testing. Its reflex testing capability offers savings in operator time, triggering automatically the specific test to be run, while the versatile, automated dilution features make sample processing easier.
These analyzers as well as reagents are available in the online stores of professional lab equipment suppliers. Based on their needs and budget, laboratories can choose from new and refurbished chemistry analyzers.