Evaluation of the new 'C' parallel analyser
Evaluation of the C Parallel Analyser
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): R. Puukka, M. Puukka
Primary Institution: Oulu University Central Hospital
Hypothesis
The C Parallel Analyser is suitable for laboratories in the district of Oulu University Central Hospital.
Conclusion
The C Parallel Analyser has proved to be an instrument with good reliability and precision.
Supporting Evidence
- The analyser had no service needed during the evaluation period.
- After one year, the downtime was only three days.
- About 300 analyses are performed daily using the analyser.
Takeaway
The C Parallel Analyser is a reliable machine that helps labs do tests quickly and accurately, but it has some limitations.
Methodology
The evaluation involved testing the analyser's performance over a two-month period in a hospital setting.
Limitations
The analyser cannot perform graphical print-outs and has limitations with very rapid kinetic reactions.
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