Clinical Chemistry & Metabolic Profiling
Precision clinical chemistry with two fully automated Beckman Coulter analyzers, delivering high-throughput metabolic, renal, hepatic, and glycemic panels with real-time STAT priority.
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. The division processes an extensive advanced chemistry menu including CRP, GGT, Advanced HbA1c, IgA immunoglobulins, complete electrolyte panels, CK-NAC, CK-MB mass, complement proteins (C3 and C4), lipid panels, Rheumatoid Factor (RF), Anti-Streptolysin O (ASO), and High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin — providing clinicians with a comprehensive biochemical diagnostic platform.
Serum separator tube (Gold top / SST) or Lithium Heparin (Green top); EDTA whole blood for HbA1c. Minimum 2–3 mL.
Featured Instrumentation & Equipment Fleet
World-class clinical analyzers powering this division
Beckman Coulter DxC 700 AU
Beckman CoulterUp to 1,200 tests/hour with ISE (800 photometric tests/hr); 150 routine samples + 22 dedicated STAT priority positions.
Digital spectrophotometry, Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE), automated clot detection, and probe crash protection.
- 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
- Advanced HbA1c measurement with high precision across the clinically critical diabetic monitoring range
Beckman Coulter AU480
Beckman CoulterUp to 800 tests/hour with ISE (400 photometric tests/hr); 80-rack routine capacity + 22 STAT samples.
Dual-beam spectrophotometry and rapid ~8.5-minute analytical reaction time for urgent specimens.
- 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
Clinical Assay Menu & Test Panels
Complete testing capabilities available in this division
Metabolic & Glycemic Monitoring
- Fasting Blood Glucose
- Whole-Blood HbA1c (Advanced 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)
- Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
- 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
Inflammation & Autoimmune Markers
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP) — High Sensitivity
- Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
- Anti-Streptolysin O (ASO)
- Complement C3 & C4
- IgA (Immunoglobulin A)
Cardiac Injury Markers
- High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I (hs-cTnI)
- CK-NAC (Total Creatine Kinase)
- CK-MB Mass (Cardiac Isoenzyme)
Analytical Advantages & Special Capabilities
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
Simultaneous multi-panel reflex workflows for comprehensive metabolic screening
MLT/MLS Student Hands-On Training
MLT/MLS students enrolled at ECUSTA will gain direct, supervised hands-on experience on both the AU480 and DxC 700 AU analyzers — operating real reagent systems, performing calibration runs, monitoring quality control charts (Westgard multi-rule), and interpreting clinical chemistry results under the supervision of licensed clinical laboratory scientists.
Request Testing from This Division
Submit an inquiry for Clinical Chemistry testing, or speak with our clinical coordinator for custom panel design and assay feasibility evaluation.