AutoAnalyzer
AutoAnalyzer (pronounced: auto-analyzer) is an automated analyzer used in the field of Clinical Chemistry to measure different chemicals and other characteristics in a number of biological samples quickly, with minimal human assistance.
Etymology
The term "AutoAnalyzer" is derived from the words "automatic" and "analyzer". The term "automatic" comes from the Greek word "automatos", meaning "self-acting", and the term "analyzer" comes from the English word "analyze", which means to examine in detail.
History
The AutoAnalyzer was developed and manufactured by Technicon Instruments Corporation in 1957. It was invented by Leonard Skeggs, PhD and commercialized by Jack Whitehead's Technicon Corporation. The first applications were for clinical assays such as Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Glucose, and Cholesterol tests.
Function
The AutoAnalyzer performs tests on an assembly line basis by dividing the test process into several stages. Each stage is performed by a separate module. The samples and reagents are combined and processed in a continuous flow through each module. The AutoAnalyzer is known for its precision and accuracy in the field of Clinical Chemistry.
Related Terms
- Clinical Chemistry: The area of chemistry that is generally concerned with analysis of bodily fluids for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): A medical test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen found in blood.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
- Cholesterol: A compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues, including the blood and the nerves.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on AutoAnalyzer
- Wikipedia's article - AutoAnalyzer
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