AutoAnalyzer

AutoAnalyzer is an automated analyzer using a flow technique called continuous flow analysis (CFA), first made by the Technicon Corporation. The instrument was invented in 1957 by Leonard Skeggs, PhD and commercialized by Jack Whitehead's Technicon Corporation. The first applications were for clinical analysis, but methods for industrial analysis soon followed. The AutoAnalyzer profoundly changed the field of Clinical chemistry and other medical testing.

History

The AutoAnalyzer was developed by Leonard Skeggs in the 1950s and was produced by the Technicon Corporation. The system helped to revolutionize clinical laboratory testing by allowing for faster, more accurate results. The AutoAnalyzer was the first instrument to automate the labor-intensive, manual chemical analysis process.

Design and Function

The AutoAnalyzer mixes samples and reagents in a continuous flow, allowing for high-speed, automated testing. The system uses a peristaltic pump to move fluids through the instrument's tubing, and a colorimeter to measure the color intensity of the sample, which indicates the amount of the substance present.

Applications

The AutoAnalyzer is used in a variety of fields, including Clinical chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, and Environmental testing. It can perform a wide range of tests, from routine clinical measurements such as glucose and urea to more complex tests for research purposes.

Advantages and Disadvantages

The AutoAnalyzer offers several advantages over manual testing, including speed, accuracy, and the ability to perform multiple tests simultaneously. However, it also has some disadvantages, such as the need for regular maintenance and the potential for errors if the instrument is not properly calibrated.

See Also

• Clinical chemistry
• Pharmaceuticals
• Environmental testing

AutoAnalyzer

• AutoAnalyzer I Technicon
  AutoAnalyzer I Technicon
• Technicon AutoAnalyzer setup - 1966
  Technicon AutoAnalyzer setup - 1966