Beckman Coulter / Olympus AU680 Chemistry Analyzer

The Beckman Coulter AU680 delivers proven reliability and high performance for mid- to high-volume laboratories. Designed for speed, uptime, and efficiency, it processes a full test menu—including TDM and Drugs of Abuse—while integrating easily with automation and immunoassay systems.

Key Features

• Intuitive Interface: Sample tracking, customizable menus, and color alerts for easy operation.
• Fast Maintenance: Most parts can be replaced in under 60 seconds without tools.
• High Efficiency: Up to 1,200 tests per hour with continuous loading.
• Cooled STAT Compartment: One-button STAT interrupt for urgent testing.
• Accurate Results: High-precision microsampling and reliable ISE performance.
• Expandable Workflow: Integrates with Power Processor and UniCel DxI 600/800 systems for complete automation.
• Remote Monitoring: Command Central with REMISOL Advance allows centralized instrument management.

Why Choose the AU680

Whether as a primary analyzer or backup system, the AU680 helps laboratories:

• Reduce turnaround times for STAT tests.
• Improve workflow efficiency.
• Minimize downtime with dependable, easy-to-service hardware.
• Lower per-test costs through refurbished pricing and reduced reagent expenses.

Refurbished AU680 Benefits

• Fully restored to OEM or better condition.
• Backed by expert service and support.
• Extends the life of higher-end analyzers by reducing their workload.
• Financing available—let the analyzer pay for itself through increased throughput and savings.

Support & Services

• Preventative Maintenance: Stay ahead of errors and limit downtime.
• Tailored Service Plans: Choose agreements that fit your lab’s workflow.
• Same-Day Phone Support: Speak directly with experts when issues arise.
• Depot Repair & Refurbishment: Send instruments to us for fast turnaround.
• Installation & Training: Includes IQ/OQ validation, calibration, and technician training.
• Decontamination & Relocation: Safe, professional instrument handling.

Upgrade & Trade-In

Trade in your existing AU-series analyzer to save on an upgrade. We refurbish your old unit for continued use in another lab—helping reduce waste and extend the equipment lifecycle.

Test Menu

Test Menu 1

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

Test Menu 2

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

Test Menu 3

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

The analytical system is a fully automated, random-access clinical chemistry analyzer with STAT capability designed for efficient, high-throughput testing. It operates on spectrophotometry and potentiometry principles and supports endpoint, rate, fixed point, and indirect ISE analytical types. The system utilizes a range of methods including colorimetry, turbidimetry, latex agglutination, homogeneous EIA, and indirect ISE. It can simultaneously process up to 60 photometric tests plus 3 ISE. With a throughput of 800 photometric tests per hour (up to 1,200 with ISE), it handles a variety of sample types such as serum, plasma, urine, whole blood (HbA1c), and other fluids.

The sample feeder accommodates racks with 10 samples each, supporting barcodes on both primary tubes and racks, with a total capacity of 150 samples and continuous loading capability. It accepts primary and secondary tubes ranging from 11.5 to 16.5 mm in diameter and 55 to 102 mm in height. There are 22 STAT sample positions for barcoded primary tubes, and the sample volume ranges from 1–25 μL in 0.1 μL increments. The total reaction volume is 120–425 μL, and reactions take place in quartz cuvettes at 37°C, with mixing by rotating paddles after dispensing.

The photometry system performs direct assays through the cuvette (0–3.0 OD) using mono- and bichromatic measurements at 13 wavelengths between 340–800 nm. Cuvette cleaning is fully automated with detergents. Calibration is automatic, with cooled calibrator positions and master calibration established by a two-dimensional barcode on reagent bottles supporting >3-point calibration. The system also includes auto quality control (Auto QC) with cooled QC positions.

Test requisitions can be made individually or by profile via online access, mouse, function keys, or touch screen. The instrument includes clot detection and crash prevention for both sample and reagent dispensers. It supports full uni- and bi-directional communication and runs on Windows 7® software, providing robust data storage capabilities.

In terms of physical and operational specifications, the system measures 1,950 × 1,280 × 1,000 mm (W×H×D) and operates with a power supply of 200–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3.8 KVA.