AUTOMATION

Laboratory automation is the process by which an instrument automatically performs tasks

Now described as a broader process wherein multiple devices, often linked together by Laboratory Information System (LIS), are capable of automating pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.

• Specimen is aspirated through the sample probe into a continuous reagent stream • Reagent is pumped through a system of continuous coiled tubing which is responsible for the mixing of the reagent and sample

Samples will flow through a common pathway and reactions are separated via air bubbles

specimens are separated by air bubbles allowing batch analysis to be performed

What is the primary source of Continuous flow analyzers?

presence of remnant of previous sample that affects succeeding sample

Uses a spinning rotor to generate centrifugal force to transfer and contain liquids in separate cuvettes for analysis

Transfer reagents and samples by virtue of acceleration and deceleration of sample

Capable of performing one test on multiple samples

Most popular and versatile

Each sample and the corresponding reagent are handled separately in its respective reaction vessel

Runs multiple tests on one sample or one test on multiple samples

Performs random access; batch and sequential analysis