Olympus AU680 Chemistry Analyzer

The AU680® is designed for the demanding environments of mid-sized to large laboratories and hospitals. Automate and consolidate chemistry testing with Olympus’ field-proven reliability and 125 test menu including a fully automated HbA1c. Flexibility of design offers stand-alone operation or connectivity to lab automation systems for direct sampling, with random access throughput of up to 800 photometric tests per hour (up to 1200 with electrolytes), on-board menu of up to 63 tests and user-definable options for many operations such as sample handling and customized testing. The AU680 delivers efficiency for real world labs today and tomorrow.

Standardization

* Only Olympus standardizes chemistry testing from 400 to 6,600 tests per hour for low to very high volume laboratories. This provides greater productivity, increased efficiency and lower cost for your lab

Fast and reliable turnaround times

* Up to 800 photometric tests per hour and up to 1200 tests per hour with electrolytes
* Immediate STAT interrupt that gives you basic metabolic eight test panel results within five minutes

Walk away design saves operator time

* 150-sample rack loading for peak workloads with continuous loading capability
* 22-sample STAT carousel
* Direct tube sampling for 3.0, 5.0, 7.0, 10.0 mL primary tubes and pediatric micro cup option
* Multiple bar code capability provides easier and faster calibration with lower cost
* Enhanced, reflex and repeat testing
* Automated pre-dilution for urine and other specimens
* Open design for direct connectivity to many lab automation systems

Automated reagent handling

* Olympus OSR reagents are liquid and ready-to-use
* Barcoded cartridges provides automated reagent management (on-board stability, expiration and calibration tracking)
* All 60 R1 and 48 R2 reagent positions are open for random cartridge placement
* State-of-the-art Advanced Calibration stores multiple calibration curves per test
* Reagent Inventory management alerts operator by comparing on-board reagent test volume versus average daily workload
* Automatic changeover from empty to fresh bottle
* Multiple sized reagent cartridges hold from 100 to 6000+ tests to meet the needs of the laboratory

Efficient review of results

* Choice of QC trending:
o Westgard multi-rule procedure
o Twin plots
o Levey-Jennings daily and day-to-day plots
* Search function to retrieve data by individual sample and type of test (up to 100,000 patient files)
* User-definable flags for abnormal results

Precision engineering for reliability and accuracy

* Capacitance liquid level detection to ensure accurate pipetting for reagents and specimens
* Clot detection and removal for sample probes
* Crash protection for sample and reagent probes
* Exclusive spot photometric technology for precision enhanced optics
* Micro sampling capabilities for pediatric and other special samples

User-friendly Windows XP® software: Helps reduce training time

* Single Screen system check: at-a-glance graphic dashboard for monitoring system status
* Universal descriptive icons and color-keyed graphics
* Customized User Menu: simplifies training and operation by staff
* Online Operator's Guide and video: reinforce training with links, search and bookmarks
* Software capabilities support CLIA, NCCLS and CAP compliance
* Computer-displayed maintenance videos

Web-based services: Eliminates paperwork and increases reliability

* SUPPORTVISION®remote diagnostics for virtual on-site support
* Olympus Partner Advantage provides technical resource access, on-line product training with reagent ordering and tracking capability.

Maintenance: Automated for operational cost reduction

* Five (5) minutes average daily operator maintenance
* Programmable power-on and start-up
* Advanced calibration: stores up to five calibration curves per test
* Automated cleaning and system checks
* Olympus dry-bath technology means no water bath maintenance
* Minimum disposables:
o Permanent glass cuvettes
o ISE electrodes are warranted for six months
o No sample or reagent tips to replace