Improved diagnostic testing solutions that meet the needs of clinical laboratories are a critical component in clinical chemistry testing. Developed by Diagnostic Systems Group of Olympus America Inc., the Olympus AU400 analyzer is an automated chemistry analyzer for turbidimetric, spectrophotometric and ion selective electrode measurements. The unit serves as a primary chemistry analyzer for small to medium size hospitals and laboratories or as a dedicated specialty analyzer for larger institutions, in single or multiple locations.
This FDA-approved chemistry analyzer offers a broad test menu including those of homogeneous immunoassays for protein analytes such as apolipoproteins, immunoglobulin, and complement components. The AU series applies the standardization design, which helps to increase productivity, reduce operating costs and deliver fast and reliable results.
The device includes two permanent probes - a sample probe (2 - 50 µl) and a reagent probe (20 - 300 µl) - and a refrigerated reagent chamber that accommodates 72 reagent bottles. It also features:
- Ease of operation with mouse-control Windows software and touch screen
- Bar-coded ready-to-use reagents
- Spot photometry technology to generate accurate test data
- Probe tip speed control to prevent liquid splashing
- Windows NT® based software
- Clot detection and crash prevention for sample and reagent dispenser
- A triple washing station to eliminate contamination
- Less consumption of liquid stable reagents
- Pull down menus and help functions to ensure basic operation in minutes
- Hard disk storage capacity for data from 10,000 patients
With a throughput of 400 photometric tests per hour and 800 tests with ISE, this device has been designed to meet the needs of hospitals, core and commercial laboratories.
The system has the capacity to store 80 samples and allows continuous loading. If required, 46 parameters can be analyzed at a time. The unit's hard disk can store data from 10,000 patients and this storage capacity becomes infinite if linked to a server. The software has the ability to perform online data transfer and remote maintenance. It also provides for efficient inventory management.
For therapeutic drug monitoring, laboratories use drug-of-abuse testing reagents and controls with this analyzer. Along with the capacity to store 80 samples, the unit also allows continuous loading and can analyze 46 parameters at a time, if required.
Professional lab equipment suppliers offer refurbished models of this chemistry analyzer that adhere to original manufacturer specifications. Refurbished devices come with a 90-day part warranty and service contracts, and reagents, controls, and consumables. Reliable vendors also offer this unit for lease, which provides advantages such as no maintenance worries, and reduced cost of underused equipment.