How does Semi-Automatic Biochemistry Analyzers Work?
Semi-Automated Biochemistry Analyzers work based on two measurement methods: optical techniques and electrochemical techniques. The working is similar to that of the Fully Automated Biochemistry Analyzers. The main difference is that Semi-Automatic analyzers are more practical for use in smaller laboratories and medical practices. This is due to it being able to handle a lower number of samples at a time as compared to the fully automatic one.
For this, the samples and reagents are not pre-prepared and stored but set up separately each time a test is conducted. That is why it is Semi-Automatic. Though this slows the process of testing as a whole it has a great benefit as it provides tremendous flexibility when the type of tests differs making the reagents vary each time.
Though in either case, a Semi-Automatic biochemistry analyzer follows the Colorimetry, Photometry, and Absorbance principles for working under the optical techniques. While it follows the working of direct potentiometry and indirect potentiometry principles under the category of electrochemical techniques. To understand if a Semi-Automatic analyzer meets your needs, you need to choose a measurement technique, operation method, device rate required, sample status, and reagent management to understand the need.
