title: Overview, history, evaluation and future developments of the AutoGrouper 16-C.
abstract: This paper presents an overview and history of the Technicon blood-grouping machine from the first single-channel AutoAnalyser of 1963 through to the new, fully automated AutoGrouper 16-C. The report includes an analysis of facts drawn from a detailed evaluation of the AutoGrouper 16-C including its installation, performance, reliability, simplicity of operation, detection of irregular antibodies, syphilis screening, use of reagents and a brief cost analysis.
mesh_terms: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D000906:Antibodies; D001322:Autoanalysis / Q000266:history; D001789:Blood Group Antigens; D003298:Coombs Test; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049711:History, Modern 1601-; D006801:Humans; D010641:Phenotype; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D000906:Antibodies; D001789:Blood Group Antigens