Abbott Axsym

Abbott Axsym

The Abbott Axsym is an immunochemical automated analyser made by Abbott Laboratories. It is used for serology tests and therapeutic drug monitoring, and uses antibodies to alter the deflection of polarised light. It can also be used to monitor hormone level and some cardiac markers such as troponin.

Appearance and use

Blood samples and reagents are placed in separate carousels on the right of the machine. This instrument is used in medical laboratories by medical technologists. It can process about 100 samples an hour.


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