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Reduction of sample volume in the SMA 12/60
Journal of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry. Zeitschrift Fur Klinische Chemie Und Klinische Biochemie
|May 1, 1979
Summary
This study presents a simple modification to the Technicon SMA 12/60 Continuous Flow Analyzer, significantly reducing serum sample volume by 60% for twelve-constituent analysis. This innovation lowers costs by 25% and requires no complex hardware.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- The Technicon SMA 12/60 Continuous Flow Analyzer is a widely used instrument for serum analysis.
- Minimizing sample volume is crucial for cost-effectiveness and patient comfort in clinical diagnostics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a modification to the Technicon SMA 12/60 flow system.
- To evaluate the impact of this modification on sample volume requirements and associated costs.
Main Methods:
- A simple modification was applied to the existing flow system of the Technicon SMA 12/60.
- No complex hardware was introduced as part of the modification.
Main Results:
- The modification achieved a 60% reduction in the required sample volume.
- The analysis of twelve serum constituents now requires only 0.7 ml of sample.
- A considerable cost reduction of 25% was observed.
Conclusions:
- The described modification offers a simple and effective way to reduce sample volume for the Technicon SMA 12/60.
- This approach leads to significant cost savings in clinical laboratory analysis.
- The modification is practical and does not necessitate expensive equipment upgrades.