Automated clinical chemistry analyzers are now widely used in many clinical laboratories. The Olympus AU400 is a fully automated chemistry analyzer for routine, STAT, urine and homogenous immunoassays. This advanced system offers 400 photometric tests plus 400 ISE tests per hour, making it an ideal option for mid-volume labs. It is used for diverse testing applications including chemistry, urine chemistry, specific proteins, esoteric chemistries and tests for therapeutic drug monitoring, drugs-of-abuse, and thyroid function.
Specifically designed to meet the needs of hospitals, core and commercial laboratories, this equipment can be used in single or multiple locations. This automated chemistry instrument for turbidimetric, spectrophotometric and ion selective electrode measurements, uses the same reagents and user interface as larger systems such as the AU5400. Many laboratories use CEDIA drugs of abuse testing reagents by Thermo Scientific with this system.
Key features:
- Two permanent probes - a sample probe (2 - 50 µl) and a reagent probe (20 - 300 µl)
- Refrigerated reagent chamber that accommodates 72 reagent bottles
- Hard disk with a storage capacity for data from 10,000 patients
- Software with the ability to perform online data transfer and remote maintenance
- Probe tip speed control that prevent liquid splashing
- Enhanced QC menu enables users to keep track of results
- User-friendly software
The system accepts 80 samples at a time from a rack and allows continuous loading. The storage capacity of the unit becomes infinite if linked to a server. Safety features include clot detection and crash prevention for sample and reagent dispenser.
Established dealers offer refurbished AU400 analyzers at a price lower than new along with 90-day parts warranty, making this a great option for clinical labs with budget limitations. Reputable vendors also supply reagents, controls, and consumables for this analyzer as well as service contracts. Labs can also opt to lease this chemistry analyzer at convenient monthly rates in a package that includes installation, training, delivery and a certain reagent credit.