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1 [ 2011 ] survey Chemistry Analyzers Abbott Laboratories Abbott Park, Ill (847) Abbott Laboratories Abbott Park, Ill (847) Abbott Laboratories Abbott Park, Ill (847) ) What is the name of your company s chemistry analyzer product or product line? 2) What does this product detect? ARCHITECT c4000 ARCHITECT c8000 ARCHITECT c16000 Automated detection and monitoring of basic metabolic panel, comprehensive metabolic panel, general chemistry analytes as well as drugs of abuse, specific proteins, metabolic functions, hepatic function, special chemistries, and therapeutic drug monitoring using human serum, plasma, or urine specimens. Automated detection and monitoring of basic metabolic panel, comprehensive metabolic panel, general chemistry analytes as well as drugs of abuse, specific proteins, metabolic functions, hepatic function, special chemistries, and therapeutic drug monitoring using human serum, plasma, or urine specimens. Automated detection and monitoring of basic metabolic panel, comprehensive metabolic panel, general chemistry analytes as well as drugs of abuse, specific proteins, metabolic functions, hepatic function, special chemistries, and therapeutic drug monitoring using human serum, plasma, or urine specimens. 3) This product is used in: 4) Please briefly explain other : 5) Intended volume use: ARCHITECT c4000 is ideal for low- to medium-volume labs. ARCHITECT c8000 is a great fit in medium- to high-volume settings. The ARCHITECT c16000 is used in highvolume settings. 6) What is the throughput under ideal conditions? The ARCHITECT c4000 has a throughput of 800 tests per hour. The ARCHITECT c8000 has a throughput of 1,200 tests per hour. The ARCHITECT c16000 has a throughput of 1,800 tests per hour. 7) Are there any automation options? Abbott Accelerator is the front end automation for Abbott ARCHITECT. The ARCHITECT family of analyzers has the ability to connect to a front end and back end automation that provides input/ output module, centrifugation, automated de-capper, and storage units. Abbott Accelerator is the front end automation for Abbott ARCHITECT. The ARCHITECT family of analyzers has the ability to connect to a front end and back end automation that provides input/ output module, centrifugation, automated de-capper, and storage units. Abbott Accelerator is the front end automation for Abbott ARCHITECT. The ARCHITECT family of analyzers has the ability to connect to a front end and back end automation that provides input/ output module, centrifugation, automated de-capper, and storage units. 8) How long does it take to train a tech on the instrument? Operators are trained at Abbott Laboratories facilities during a 5-day training course. On-site training is also an option for customers who prefer local training. Operators are trained at Abbott Laboratories facilities during a 5-day training course. On-site training is also an option for customers who prefer local training. Operators are trained at Abbott Laboratories facilities during a 5-day training course. On-site training is also an option for customers who prefer local training. 9) What is the product s price range? The c4000 list price is $180,000. Pricing is subject to contractual terms and discounts. The c8000 list price is $225,000. Pricing is subject to contractual terms and discounts. The c16000 list price is $325,000. Pricing is subject to contractual terms and discounts. 10) For controls, which analyzers can this product be used with? The company has an exclusive agreement with Bio-Rad, but the analyzers can accommodate running of any type of control material. The company has an exclusive agreement with Bio-Rad, but the analyzers can accommodate running of any type of control material. The company has an exclusive agreement with Bio-Rad, but the analyzers can accommodate running of any type of control material. 11) Please briefly describe what differentiates this product from others in the market (not your company, but the product specifically)? Report STAT results quickly using dedicated positions on a 3D sample handler; reduce repeats and reruns with FlexRate technology that extends linear ranges of enzymatic assays; standardize processes through equivalent patient results and common consumables across all ARCHITECT c systems; improve workflow efficiency with a large load up capacity for samples and refrigerated reagents. Refer to operator s manual for more information. Report STAT results quickly using dedicated positions on a 3D sample handler; reduce repeats and reruns with FlexRate technology that extends linear ranges of enzymatic assays; standardize processes through equivalent patient results and common consumables across all ARCHITECT c systems; improve workflow efficiency with a large load up capacity for samples and refrigerated reagents. Refer to operator s manual for more information. Report STAT results quickly using dedicated positions on a 3D sample handler; reduce repeats and reruns with FlexRate technology that extends linear ranges of enzymatic assays; standardize processes through equivalent patient results and common consumables across all ARCHITECT c systems; improve workflow efficiency with a large load up capacity for samples and refrigerated reagents. Refer to operator s manual for more information. 14 June 2011 clpmag.com

2 Awareness Technology Palm City, Fla (772) Awareness Technology Palm City, Fla (772) Awareness Technology Palm City, Fla (772) Beckman Coulter Brea, Calif (714) ChemWell 2910 Stat Fax 4500 ChemWell -T AU Clinical Chemistry Systems, UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Chemistry Systems, and UniCel i class Integrated Systems ChemWell 2910 is a fully automated, random access analyzer for a wide range of biochemistry and ELISA assays. Stat Fax 4500 is a compact chemistry analyzer suited to a wide range of biochemistry assays. ChemWell-T is a fully automated, randomaccess analyzer for biochemistry and immuno-turbidimetric Assays. More than 125 analytes provide a wide variety of disease testing for routine chemistries, STATs, lipids, cardiovascular health, TDMs, DATs, thyroid and renal diseases, hepatic testing, diabetes, specialty testing, and more. n a physician s office ChemWell 2910 is designed to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized labs, clinics, research facilities, and as a versatile backup instrument to larger automated chemistry and EIA analyzers. Stat Fax 4500 is designed for smaller labs, clinics, and research facilities. ChemWell-T is designed specifically to meet the needs of lower-throughput labs, clinics, research facilities, and as a versatile backup instrument to larger automated analyzers. Medium volume in small- to mediumsized labs. Lower volume in small- to medium-sized labs. Uses 12-mm tubes or flowcell. Low to medium volume in small- to medium-sized labs Low- to ultra-high-volume hospital and commercial labs; Low-volume physician office labs to high-volume commercial labs; moderate-volume hospital labs to very high-volume commercial labs. Up to 200 tests per hour Manual sampling, actual throughput varies. Each sample is read and reported in 3 seconds. Kinetics may be read in batch mode. Up to 100 tests per hour From 800 up to 9,800 photometric tests per hour (with ISE); up to 1,440 tests per hour; up to 400 immunoassay and up to 1,440 chemistry tests per hour. ChemWell 2910 is a fully automated, random access analyzer. No ChemWell-T is a fully automated, random access analyzer. Automation options are available through Beckman Coulter Power Processor automation solutions. Autoloader, closedtube sampling, automated routines for some maintenance procedures, automated STAT notification, automatic sample rerun of critical results and auto-verification. Variable, depending upon what types and number of tests are programmed. Variable, depending upon what types and number of tests are programmed. Variable, depending upon what types and number of tests are programmed. Instrument dependent MSRP is USD $25,000. Optional Reagent Cooling Accessory is USD $2,000. Distributor prices may vary. MSRP is USD $2,895. Distributor prices may vary. MSRP is USD $12,500. Distributor prices may vary. Please contact your local Beckman Coulter representative. ChemWell 2910 is an open system, and it is capable of using any controls specified for any group of assays. Stat Fax 4500 is an open system, and it is capable of using any controls specified for any group of biochemistry assays. ChemWell-T is an open system, and it is capable of using any controls specified for any group of assays. Varies Chem Well 2910 is an economical automated open system that is easy to program for the chemistry and ELISA reagent applications of your choice. Set up assays, routine jobs, quality control, panels, and index calculations to suit your laboratory, and choose from a large selection of monitoring and reporting styles. The Stat Fax 4500 is a compact, economical, stand-alone chemistry analyzer whose streamlined design offers a touch screen interface, superb optics, onboard curve-fitting software, memory storage for 120 tests, and a built-in printer to meet the requirements of modern laboratories. Chem Well-T is not a junior or mini version of a high-throughput analyzer, but is a PC-controlled random-access open system optimized in quality, speed, dependability, and economy, designed specifically for the smaller lab environment. One rack holds everything - reagents, calibrators, controls, and samples. Select up to five rack sections from removable, interchangeable designs to customize the reagent/sample platform to your workload. In no more than three steps and not longer than 60 seconds, AU 3 & 60 maintenance offers quick and easy replacement of consumables (no tools required). UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical Systems offer ClozCap closed-tube sampling. UniCel i class Integrated Systems utilize ClozCap technology, advanced closed-tube aliquotting and ClozCap closed-tube sampling for improved safety, productivity, and quality of results. clpmag.com June

3 Bio-Rad Laboratories Hercules, Calif (510) [ 2011 ] survey Bio-Rad Laboratories Hercules, Calif (510) Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp Winston-Salem, NC (877) Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp Winston-Salem, NC (877) BioPlex 2200 System PhD System CLC 720 CLC 480 FDA-cleared assays ANA, Vasculitis, CCP, EBV G and M, Syphilis IgG, ToRC IgG, HSV 1 and 2 IgG, MMRV On user configuration and validation, this product has the capability to detect enzyme immunoassay and to process immunoflourescent samples and slides. BMPs, Drugs of Abuse, Cystantin-C, Glucose, HbA1c, 1,5AG, Plac Test, and more Drugs of Abuse, Glucose, HbA1c, 1,5AG, Plac Test, and more CLC 720 is best suited for a small reference laboratory, hospital, and large physician s office laboratory. It can also be used as part of Stat Lab, a Special Chemistry analyzer, Drug Analyzer, or Veterinary Analyzer >10,000 samples per year Varies, from low-volume to highvolume testing as multiple units can be networked together. 20 to 200 samples per day 10 to 120 patient samples per day 100 samples per hour, up to 2,200 tests per hour 192 EIA samples or 96 IFA samples 560 tests per hour 400 tests per hour with ISE In development System automates the sample processing of EIA testing TBD LIS compatible Approximately 2 hours 1 to 2 days 3 days 4 days List price is $385,000 List price is $68,000 TBD TBD It is the first and only fully automated, random access multiplex testing platform for Autoimmune and Infectious Disease testing. Additionally, it has the first and only Interpretive Software for ANA testing. Accurately pipettes at 1 µl; can network up to 10 workstations together, graphical user interface; capable of running EIA and IFA methodology. The CLC 720 is the newest floor model on the market. Its sleek, quiet design uses less space, water, heat, and electricity than other current models in its category. 510(k) pending. The key differentiating feature of the CLC 480 is that it is an affordable (less than $60,000) benchtop chemistry analyzer with the ability to run more than 80 different chemistry tests, which makes it useful not only as a physician office instrument, but can be used in a small hospital, a drug testing facility, as a special chemistry instrument, or as part of a STAT lab that takes up less than 6 feet of space. 510(k) pending. 16 June 2011 clpmag.com

4 Diazyme Poway, Calif (610) SMART HbA1C, Cystatin C*, Homocysteine*, hscrp** Diabetes clinic, oncology/hematology practice, radiology and interventional cardiology service, cancer center, neonates care unit Thermo Fisher Scientific. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific. and its subsidiaries. Copyrights to the female and doctor are owned by a third party and licensed for limited use only to Thermo Fisher Scientific by Corbis Corporation. Because your patients can count on the right diagnosis sooner. 15- to 20-μL sample volume, prefilled reagent cartridge When it comes to delivering the best diagnosis, accurate results are just as important as turn-around-time. Individual testing capability Fully automated analysis Less than 45 minutes Less than $4000 Dedicated control The Thermo Scientific STP 420ES Tissue Processor allows you to process tissue in as little as 90 minutes without high temperatures or microwaves. Innovative design and patented rotational agitation improve the efficiency of tissue-fluid exchange rates by up to 30%. When combined with Fast Flex reagents, the STP 420ES Tissue Processor enables you to meet the demand for speed while maintaining the need for accuracy. Together, the STP 420ES Tissue Processor and Fast Flex Reagents deliver quality, same-day results that comforts your patients and support you the face behind the glass. HER2 IHC Labeled breast tissue processed using Fast Flex reagents on the STP 420ES Tissue Processor. SMART is a rapid and reliable testing platform. It s a compact chemistry analyzer offering diagnostic sites, with low volume, the ability to perform in less than 10 minutes a combination of unique tests with high accuracy and precision that up to now was only achieved by large-scale laboratory systems. SMART is a unique testing platform with a touch screen, an RFID card that provides complete test information, a lot-specific calibration curve, and an Automated Integrity Check with each test. Call or visit Moving science forward clpmag.com June

5 [ 2011 ] survey Ortho Clinical Rochester, NY (585) Ortho Clinical Rochester, NY (585) Siemens Healthcare Deerfield, Ill (800) diagnostics Siemens Healthcare Deerfield, Ill (800) diagnostics VITROS 350 Chemistry System VITROS 5600 Integrated System Dimension Vista 500 ADVIA 2400 system General chemistry instrument ideal for primary, STAT, or back-up needs. With more than 40 onboard assays, simple procedures allow for walk-away operation. High-capacity, high-throughput system integrates more than 120 clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and infectious disease assays on a single platform with optimized throughput and turnaround time. General Chemistries, Enzymes, metabolites, TDMs/DAU/Tox, proteins, Immunochemistries on Serum, Urine, whole blood, and CSF samples 117 different assays for more than 80 different analytes, including chemistry, special chemistry, specific proteins, therapeutic drugs, and drugs of abuse. Low- to mid-volume laboratories Mid- to high-volume laboratories Medium-volume labs 2 to 4MM tests per year Maximum theoretical throughput is 300 tests per hour. Actual throughput will vary by test mix. Maximum theoretical throughput is up to 945 tests per hour. Actual throughput will vary by test mix. 1,000 tests per hour 1,800 colorimetric plus 600 ISE tests per hour Yes: engen Automation System Yes: engen Automation System Yes Yes, there are multiple ADVIA Automation Solutions. LabCell, WorkCell, and VersaCell automation systems. From simple sample management to full laboratory automation. Four days at Rochester, NY, training facility; on-site and online training for all laboratory staff. Five days at Rochester, NY training facility; on-site and online training for all laboratory staff. Five-day operator training is offered along with on-site training as needed. In-house training is 3.5 days, but basic operation is simple and can be learned quickly on-site List Price: $110,000. Financing options are available List Price: $410,000. Financing options are available. Contact company. Dependent upon GPO affiliation, region, test volume and mix, other equipment included. Bio-Rad, Thermo Fisher, More, others Bio-Rad is most frequently used and recommended. However, other controls may be used and can be assay/analyte dependent. MicroSlide technology delivers low CPRR, maintenance, and preparation, and minimized HIT interferences. No plumbing, drains, or external water required; daily QC; calibration interval up to lot change; single use, disposable tips to eliminate carryover. Add/remove reagents, consumables and waste while system is operating; VITROS technologies deliver low maintenance and minimized interferences; no plumbing or external water required; e-connectivity available; single-use disposable tips to eliminate carryover. LOCI Immunoassay technology, a broad menu, with fast STAT TAT, Automated Calibration, and QC. A comprehensive menu that can cover more than 95% of the tests run in the central lab; intuitive software that allows high user satisfaction; micro-volume technology (unique to ADVIA Chemistry), which increases both reagent efficiency and handles limited sample volumes; on-board aliquot storage for reruns/ reflex testing. 18 June 2011 clpmag.com

6 Siemens Healthcare Deerfield, Ill (800) diagnostics Dimension EXL 200 and EXL LM General Chemistries, Enzymes, metabolites, TDMs/DAU/Tox, proteins, Immunochemistries on Serum, Urine, whole blood, and CSF samples Small- to medium-volume labs 624 tests per hour Yes Five-day operator training is offered along with on-site training as needed. Contact company. Bio-Rad, Thermo Fisher, More, others LOCI Immunoassay technology, a broad menu, with fast STAT TAT, QCC PowerPack clpmag.com June