Beckman Coulter / Olympus AU 480 Chemistry Analyzer

Beckman Coulter / Olympus AU 480 Chemistry Analyzer

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Description

The AU480 chemistry analyzer is an ideal main analyzer for small- to medium-sized laboratories and hospitals. It offers a throughput of up to 800 tests per hour with ISE and supports simultaneous programming for up to 63 different analytes. The AU480 can also function as a special chemistry or STAT analyzer in any laboratory.


Key Advantages

Robust Testing Capabilities

  • Access over 120 Beckman Coulter reagent applications.
  • Perform priority testing quickly with the STAT wheel.
  • Turn around critical samples efficiently using sample pre-dilution and auto-repeat for over-range results.

Efficient Reagent and Consumable Use

  • Minimize hands-on time with ready-to-use liquid concentrated reagents.
  • Reduce total cost of ownership with low consumable requirements.

Convenient Operational Features

  • Operator support via context-sensitive help screens and instructional videos.
  • User-friendly interface with touch-screen monitor.
  • Standardized processes reduce tech-to-tech variation and ensure consistent results.


Features

Robust Testing Capabilities

  • Over 120 reagent applications available.
  • STAT wheel for rapid priority testing.
  • Sample pre-dilution and auto-repeat of over-range results.

Efficient Reagent and Consumable Use

  • Ready-to-use liquid concentrated reagents reduce daily inventory tasks.
  • Lower consumable requirements reduce overall cost.

Convenient Operational Features

  • Context-sensitive help screens and instructional videos for operator guidance.
  • Intuitive graphical user interface with touch-screen monitor.
  • Standardized AU chemistry analyzer processes ensure consistent, reliable results.


GENERAL CHEMISTRY

Acetaminophen

ALT

Albumin

Alcohol

ALP

A1-ACID GLYCOPROTEIN

A1-ANTITRYPSIN

Amikacin

Ammonia

Amphetamine

Amylase

Anti-STREPOLYSIN O

Apolipoprotein A1

Apolipoprotein B

AST

Barbiturate

Benzodiazepine

B2 MICROGLOBULIN

Bicarbonate

Bilirubin, Direct

Bilirubin, Total

CRP, hs

CRP

C3 COMPLEMENT

C4 COMPLEMENT

Caffeine

Calcium

Carbamazepine

Ceruloplasmin

Chloride

Cholinesterase

Cocaine Metabolite

CK-MB

CK-NAC

Creatinine


DRUGS OF ABUSE TESTING (DAT)

D-Dimer

Digoxin

Disopyramide

Ecstasy

Ethosuximide

Ferritin

Fructosamine

GGT

Gentamicin

Glucose

Haptoglobin

HDL Cholesterol, Direct

Hemoglobin A1c

IgA

IgG

IgM

Iron

Lactate Dehydrogenase

Lactate

LDL Cholesterol, Direct

Lidocaine

Lipase

Lithium

LSD

Magnesium

Methadone

Methaqualone

Methotrexate

Microalbumin

N-Acetylprocainamide

Opiate Metabolite

Oxycodone

Phencyclidine (PCP)

Phenobarbital

Phenytoin


THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING (TDM)

Phosphorus

Prealbumin

Primidone

Procainamide

Propoxyphene

Quinidine

Rheumatoid Factor

Salicylate

T-Uptake

Theophylline

Thyroxin, Total

Tobramycin

Transferrin

Triglyceride

UIBC

Urea Nitrogen

Uric Acid

Valproic Acid

Vancomycin

Specifications

ManufacturerBeckman Coulter, Olympus
ConditionNew
Stock Number262
Analytical PrincipleSpectrophotometry and potentiometry
Analytical TypesEndpoint, rate, fixed point and indirect ISE
Analytical MethodsColorimetry, turbidimetry, latex agglutination, homogeneous EIA, indirect ISE
Simultaneously Processed Analytes60 photometric tests + 3 ISE, 120 pre-programmed onboard tests
Throughput400 photometric tests/hour; maximum of 800 with ISE
ISE Throughput200 samples/hr. Maximum tests/hr: 600 if ISE only
Sample FeederRacks with 10 samples each (barcodes on primary tubes and on racks); capacity of 80 samples; continuous loading
Sample TubesPrimary and secondary tubes; diameter from 11.5 to 16 mm; height from 55 to 102 mm, nestled micro sample cups
STAT samplesUp to 22 positions for STAT samples via cooled turntable. Easy-to-operate interrupts between tests. Auto-repeat run capability.
Reagent Capacity76 positions for (R1+R2, detergent position). Holds 15, 30 and 60ml bottles.
Sample TypesSerum, plasma, urine, other
Reagent VolumeR1: 10–250 μl; R2: 10–250 μl (in 1 μl increment)
Photometry SystemDirect assay through the reaction cuvette (0–3.0 OD) mono and bichromatic measurements possible
Sample Volume1–25 μl in 0.1 μl steps (1-25 μl for repeats)
CalibrationAuto calibration, cooled calibrator positions; master calibration established by two-dimensional barcode
Sample Pre-dilutionDilution ratio: Fixed to 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 76 or 100
Test RequisitionIndividual and profile test requisition via online, mouse, function keys and touch-screen
Sample IntegrityLipaemia, Haemolysis and Icterus analysis. Sample clot detection and probe crash protection.
OnlineRS232C. Full uni- and bidirectional communication possible.
Reagent StorageRefrigerated (4–12°C)
Data StorageSample number 100,000 samples. Reaction Data 200,000 tests.
Dimensions (W x H x D)ANL: 1,450 x 1,205 x 760
Total Reaction Volume90–350 μl
Reaction CuvettePermanent glass cuvettes
Reaction TimeUp to 8 minutes, 37.5 seconds
Reaction Incubation37°C, dry bath
Wavelength13 different wavelengths between 340–800 nm
Quality ControlAuto QC, cooled QC positions
Rerun1. Auto rerun and manual rerun available
SoftwareWindows 7®
Power Supply100–240v; 60 Hz/ < 3.5 kVA
Analytical SystemFully automated, random access chemistry system with STAT capability