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Advanced Diagnostic Service Catalog

Five specialized clinical divisions powered by world-class automation from Beckman Coulter and dedicated molecular real-time PCR platforms. Delivering reliable, reproducible results with documented methodology and daily multi-rule internal quality controls.

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Division I · Beckman Coulter AU480 · DxC 700 AU · ISE Potentiometry

Clinical Chemistry & Metabolic Profiling

TAT: 2–6 hours (STAT: < 45 min)

Division Mandate & Scientific Scope

Our Clinical Chemistry department is anchored by two automated clinical chemistry analyzers from Beckman Coulter: the high-throughput DxC 700 AU and the versatile AU480. Combining precision spectrophotometry and Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) potentiometry, the platform delivers quantitative analysis for organ function, critical electrolyte balance, and glycemic control.

Core Methodologies

Dual-Beam SpectrophotometryIon-Selective Electrode (ISE) PotentiometryWhole-Blood Enzymatic HbA1cAutomated Clot Detection & Liquid Level Sensing

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Beckman Coulter DxC 700 AU

Beckman Coulter

High-Throughput Core Chemistry Analyzer

Capacity: Up to 1,200 tests/hour with ISE (800 photometric tests/hr); 150 routine samples + 22 dedicated STAT priority positions.

Direct whole-blood HbA1c testing for diabetes screening and monitoring
Ultra-low sample volume: 1–25 µL per test to conserve pediatric and geriatric specimens
Real-time automated reflex testing, repeat dilutions, and continuous reagent loading

Beckman Coulter AU480

Beckman Coulter

Automated Clinical Chemistry & Rapid STAT Analyzer

Capacity: Up to 800 tests/hour with ISE (400 photometric tests/hr); 80-rack routine capacity + 22 STAT samples.

High analytical precision across liver, renal, and cardiac enzyme profiles
Automated liquid-level sensing and specimen integrity verification
Primary tube sampling with internal barcode tracking

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Metabolic & Glycemic Monitoring

Fasting Blood Glucose
Whole-Blood HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)
Uric Acid
Serum Lactate

Renal Function Profiles

Urea / Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Serum Creatinine
BUN/Creatinine Ratio
Estimated GFR (eGFR)

Liver Function & Hepatic Enzymes

AST (SGOT)
ALT (SGPT)
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Total Bilirubin
Direct Bilirubin
Total Protein & Albumin
Albumin/Globulin Ratio

Lipid & Cardiovascular Risk

Total Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol (Calculated/Direct)
Triglycerides
Cardiac Risk Ratios

Electrolyte Balance (ISE)

Sodium (Na+)
Potassium (K+)
Chloride (Cl-)
Serum Calcium & Phosphorus

Specimen & Collection Protocol

Serum separator tube (Gold top / SST) or Lithium Heparin (Green top); EDTA whole blood for HbA1c. Minimum 2–3 mL.

Analytical Advantage

STAT Emergency turnaround with priority analytical bypass within 45 minutes
Micro-sampling technology (1–25 µL) ideal for pediatric and neonate collections
Automated secondary dilution and out-of-range verification without technician hands-on

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Division II · DxH 900 · DxI 800 · Access 2 · Chemiluminescence

Hematology, Coagulation & Advanced Immunoassays

TAT: 1–4 hours (STAT CBC: < 30 min)

Division Mandate & Scientific Scope

A comprehensive diagnostic division combining flagship cellular hematology and automated chemiluminescent immunoassay. Powered by the Beckman Coulter DxH 900 with VCS 360 3D laser technology, alongside the UniCel DxI 800 and Access 2 immunoassay analyzers, providing deep clinical coverage across hematology, endocrinology, cardiology, oncology, and infectious serology.

Core Methodologies

VCS 360 3D Multi-Angle Laser Cellular AnalysisEnhanced Coulter Principle (High-Resolution Impedance)DataFusion Multi-Sensor Cellular AlgorithmsChemiluminescent Detection & Magnetic Particle Separation

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Beckman Coulter DxH 900

Beckman Coulter

Flagship Fully Automated Cellular Hematology Analyzer

Capacity: Up to 100 samples/hour with continuous automated rack feeding and STAT urgent sample interruption.

VCS 360 interrogates white blood cells in their near-native state using Volume, Conductivity, and 5-Angle Multi-Laser Light Scatter (0°, 10°, 20°, 28°, 43°)
DataFusion multi-dimensional sensor analysis drastically reduces unnecessary manual slide review rates while flagging abnormal blasts and immature granulocytes
Direct automated Reticulocyte count (RET%, RET#, IRF) and Nucleated Red Blood Cells (NRBC) without separate reflex gates

Beckman Coulter UniCel DxI 800

Beckman Coulter

High-Throughput Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Platform

Capacity: Up to 400 tests/hour; 120 specimens with continuous loading and up to 50 refrigerated onboard reagent packs.

Walkaway operation with automatic reflex, repeat, and dilution algorithms
Broad clinical menu across cardiac, tumor, endocrine, and viral markers
STAT sample prioritization with zero disruption to active batch runs

Beckman Coulter Access 2

Beckman Coulter

Compact Benchtop Automated Immunoassay Analyzer

Capacity: Up to 100 tests/hour; 60 samples with up to 24 onboard assays.

Identical analytical chemistry and assay protocols to the high-throughput DxI 800 for seamless cross-instrument consistency
Zero dedicated external water system requirement, maximizing operational reliability

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Complete Hematology & Cytometry (DxH 900)

Complete Blood Count (CBC) with RBC Indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW)
5-Part Differential Count (Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils)
Automated Reticulocyte Analysis (RET%, RET#, Immature Reticulocyte Fraction - IRF)
Automated Nucleated Red Blood Cells (NRBC)
Selected Body Fluid Cytometry (CSF, Pleural, Peritoneal, Synovial cell counts)

Cardiac Biomarkers (DxI 800 / Access 2)

High-Sensitivity Troponin I (hs-Troponin I)
Troponin I
CK-MB Mass
BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide)

Thyroid & Endocrine Function

TSH (3rd Generation Ultrasensitive)
Free T4
Free T3
TPO Antibody (Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase)

Reproductive & Fertility Health

Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH)
Quantitative β-hCG
FSH
LH
Estradiol (E2)
Progesterone
Prolactin

Anemia & Mineral Metabolism

Ferritin
Vitamin B12
Folate
Erythropoietin (EPO)
25-OH Vitamin D
Intact PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
Ostase (Bone ALP)

Tumor Markers & Oncology

CEA
CA 125 (Ovarian)
CA 19-9 (Gastrointestinal)
CA 15-3 (Breast)
Total PSA & Free PSA
p2PSA & Prostate Health Index (phi)

Infectious Serology & Blood Viruses

HIV 4th Gen Antigen/Antibody Combo
HBsAg & HBsAb
Anti-HBc Total
Anti-HCV
Rubella (IgG/IgM)
Toxoplasma (IgG/IgM)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV IgG/IgM)

Coagulation & Hemostasis

Prothrombin Time / INR (PT/INR)
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
D-Dimer (Quantitative)

Specimen & Collection Protocol

EDTA tube (Purple top) for CBC & Reticulocytes; Citrate tube (Blue top) for Coagulation; Plain / SST tube (Gold top) for Immunoassays.

Analytical Advantage

Near-native cell state measurement via VCS 360 to prevent osmotic cellular distortion
Prostate Health Index (phi) incorporating [-2]proPSA for precise prostate risk stratification
High-Sensitivity Troponin I with micro-concentration precision for early acute coronary assessment

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Division III · Real-Time PCR · High-Risk HPV Genotyping · GeneXpert MTB/RIF

Molecular Diagnostics & HPV Genotyping

TAT: 4–24 hours

Division Mandate & Scientific Scope

Operating under strict BSL-2 molecular biocontainment with unidirectional workflow zones (reagent prep, extraction, amplification/detection). Our molecular division features real-time PCR platforms and GeneXpert automated cartridge systems, with specialized protocols for High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotyping, quantitative viral load monitoring, and pathogen resistance.

Core Methodologies

TaqMan Probe Real-Time Fluorogenic PCRHigh-Risk HPV Oncogenic GenotypingAutomated Magnetic Bead Nucleic Acid ExtractionClosed-System Microfluidic Amplification (GeneXpert®)

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Real-Time PCR & HPV Genotyping Platform

Beckman Coulter

Multiplex Fluorescence Real-Time Thermal Cycler

Capacity: High-throughput 96-well amplification with multi-channel fluorescence detection.

High-Risk HPV Genotyping Test: Differentiates oncogenic high-risk HPV types (including HPV 16 and HPV 18) linked directly to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical cancer
Enables early risk assessment and proactive triage before cervical abnormalities progress
Supports outpatient clinics, gynecological screening, and hospital referral programs

GeneXpert® Automated Molecular Diagnostic System

Beckman Coulter

Closed-Cartridge Nucleic Acid Amplification

Capacity: Random-access on-demand processing with automated hands-off extraction and PCR.

GeneXpert MTB/RIF®: Direct identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and simultaneous rifampicin resistance detection in under 2 hours
Closed biocontainment cartridge design preventing amplicon cross-contamination

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Cervical Cancer Screening & Prevention

High-Risk HPV Genotyping Test (Identification of HPV 16, 18, and grouped high-risk oncogenic types)
Early Risk Assessment & Clinical Triage Screening
Reflex HPV DNA Confirmation Following Abnormal Cytology

Tuberculosis & Antimicrobial Resistance

GeneXpert MTB/RIF® — Mycobacterium tuberculosis Detection
Rifampicin Resistance Mutation Profiling

Quantitative Viral Load Monitoring

HIV-1 RNA Quantitative Viral Load
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV-DNA) Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV-RNA) Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Respiratory & Special Pathogens

SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR (Multiplex Targets)
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV 1/2) PCR

Specimen & Collection Protocol

Cervical swab in liquid-based cytology medium for HPV; EDTA whole blood/plasma for viral loads; Sputum or sterile body fluid in sterile container for GeneXpert MTB.

Analytical Advantage

Oncogenic HPV risk stratification: "Know your status, protect your future" early detection initiative
Strict 3-room physical separation (Reagent Master Mix Room → Extraction Room → Amplification Room) guaranteeing zero contamination
Reportable linear dynamic range for viral loads spanning 20 to 10,000,000 copies/mL

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Division IV · Surgical Biopsies · FNAC · Liquid-Based Cytology

Pathology & Cytology Services

TAT: 48–72 hours

Division Mandate & Scientific Scope

The Pathology and Cytology division provides comprehensive surgical tissue grossing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, special staining, and cytological evaluation. Every specimen is examined and signed out by certified pathologists with formal multi-tier diagnostic reviews for neoplastic and complex cases.

Core Methodologies

Vacuum Paraffin InfiltrationThin-Layer Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC)Special Histochemical Stains (PAS, Giemsa, Ziehl-Neelsen)Dual Pathologist Microscopic Sign-Off

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Automated Tissue Processor & Microtomy Suite

Beckman Coulter

Histopathology Tissue Processing & Sectioning Bench

Capacity: Enclosed vacuum tissue processing for consistent, standardized dehydration, clearing, and paraffin infiltration.

Uniform 3–4 micron ribbon sectioning for optimal nuclear and cytoplasmic morphology
Standardized Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) staining protocols with strict pH control

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Surgical Histopathology

Surgical Biopsy — Gross Description, Microscopic Evaluation & Pathologist Report
Endoscopic & Punch Biopsy Evaluations
Resection Margins & Tumor Node Staging

Exfoliative & Aspiration Cytology

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) with Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE)
Liquid-Based Cervical Cytology (Thin-layer Pap Smear)
Pleural, Peritoneal, and Pericardial Fluid Cytology
Urine Cytology for Urothelial Malignancy
Bone Marrow Aspirate Cytology & Iron Stain Evaluation

Specimen & Collection Protocol

Biopsy tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin (container volume at least 10x tissue volume). FNAC air-dried and alcohol-fixed slides with accompanying clinical history.

Analytical Advantage

Secondary independent pathologist review for all malignant diagnoses
Integration with Molecular Division for reflex HPV genotyping on abnormal cervical cytology

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Division V · IRB Studies · EQA Proficiency · Method Validation

Research Support & Quality Reference Hub

TAT: Scheduled by institutional agreement

Division Mandate & Scientific Scope

Serving both ECUSTA’s academic community and external collaborative investigators, this division offers specialized analytical support for clinical trials, thesis research, and laboratory method validation. The facility actively participates in national and regional External Quality Assessment (EQA) proficiency testing.

Core Methodologies

Westgard Multi-Rule Statistical Quality EvaluationCalibrated Bio-Banking Storage (-80°C & -20°C)National EQA Proficiency Survey BenchmarkingMethod Verification & Reference Interval Analysis

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Quality Reference Suite & Analytical Controls

Beckman Coulter

Proficiency Testing & Research Specimen Platform

Capacity: Deep-freezer bio-banking (-80°C and -20°C calibrated storage) with continuous temperature telemetry.

Direct analytical support for undergraduate and postgraduate MLT thesis studies
Contract research processing for university and hospital epidemiological investigations

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Academic & Clinical Research Services

IRB-Approved Thesis & Dissertation Specimen Analysis
Epidemiological Biomarker Testing for Public Health Surveys
Instrument Method Validation & Comparative Precision Studies
Local Population Reference Interval Establishment
Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) Training Bench

Specimen & Collection Protocol

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval letter and formalized study protocol required for all research specimen submissions.

Analytical Advantage

Strict segregation between academic research runs and live hospital diagnostic workflows
Comprehensive analytical data export with raw photometric, scatter, and cycle threshold (Ct) logs for researchers

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