Beckman Coulter has released updated software that allows clinical laboratories to connect the UniCel DxC 600 and DxC 800 Synchron® chemistry systems to the company’s open-architecture Power Processor sample processor. Using new DxC 600 or 800 software, as well as updated Power Processor line controller software, the DxC 600 or 800 connected to the Power Processor enables laboratories to automate the entire preanalytical sample-preparation process, from sample sorting to transportation of those samples directly to the chemistry instruments for analysis. The DxC 800 features throughput up to 1,440 tests per hour and an onboard capacity of 70 reagents. The DxC 600 features an onboard capacity of 65 reagents and a throughput of up to 990 tests per hour.
     More than 100 liquid, ready-to-use reagents are available for use on the DxC 600 and 800, including general chemistries, critical care chemistries, proteins, serologies and esoteric chemistries, as well as therapeutic drug monitoring and drugs-of-abuse tests.
     The scalable Power Processor, a widely used clinical lab automation system, performs sample login, cap removal, and centrifugation.

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