Miscellaneous Analysers
Some tests and test categories are unique in their mechanism or scope, and require a separate analyser for only a few tests, or even for only one test. Other tests are esoteric in nature—they are performed less frequently than other tests, and are generally more expensive and time-consuming to perform. Even so, the current shortage of qualified clinical laboratory professionals has spurred manufacturers to develop automated systems for even these rarely performed tests.
Analysers that fall into this category include instruments that perform:
- DNA labeling and detection
- Osmolarity and osmolality measurement
- Measurement of Glycosylated haemoglobin (Haemoglobin A1C), and
- Aliquotting and routing of samples throughout the laboratory
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