Computer interface for data acquisition and control of an SMA 12/60.
We present an approach to the computer enhancement of the "SMA 12/60" (Technicon Instruments Corp.). Practical and theoretical considerations led to a plug-compatible system, which did not require changes in the hydraulics or methodology of the SMA. Results obtained from eight channels of the SMA using the system as described show that a sample analysis rate of 120 per hour is feasible. A desirable consequence of the increased analysis rate is a 60% decrease in the required sample volume. Before the system can be used in a clinical environment, further development will be necessary, including detection algorithms for hydraulic malfunction.
D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase / Q000097:blood; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases / Q000097:blood; D001322:Autoanalysis; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D001806:Blood Urea Nitrogen; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D003201:Computers; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010710:Phosphates / Q000097:blood; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000032:analysis; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000097:blood
D010710:Phosphates; D012709:Serum Albumin; D014527:Uric Acid; D002784:Cholesterol; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases; D003402:Creatine Kinase; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase; D002118:Calcium