5 Reasons Labs Upgrade to the Beckman Coulter Access 2 & DxI Series
Immunoassay testing is notoriously complex. From sensitive cardiac markers to intricate endocrinology and oncology panels, these tests naturally require longer incubation times than routine clinical chemistry. When a laboratory relies on outdated immunoassay equipment, these longer analytical phases rapidly compound into severe turnaround time (TAT) bottlenecks during peak hours.
To combat this, clinical facilities of all sizes require automation that delivers both high-end sensitivity and relentless throughput. For thousands of hospitals and reference laboratories worldwide, the solution is standardizing on the Beckman Coulter Immunoassay Family.
Here are 5 reasons why laboratory directors choose to scale their operations using the Beckman Coulter Access 2 and the high-throughput DxI Series.
1. Compact Reliability with the Beckman Access 2
For mid-sized clinics, physician office laboratories (POLs), or as a dedicated specialty analyzer in a larger core lab, the Beckman Coulter Access 2 provides exceptional utility. Offering a throughput of up to 100 tests per hour, it delivers the exact same assay quality as massive floor-standing units but is engineered into a compact, space-saving benchtop design. It is the perfect entry point for laboratories bringing previously outsourced immunoassay testing in-house.
2. High-Throughput Power: Beckman DxI 600 & DxI 800
When sample volumes surge, core laboratories must migrate to high-capacity automation. The Beckman DxI 600 handles up to 200 tests per hour, while the flagship Beckman Coulter DxI 800 dominates massive workloads with a blazing throughput of up to 400 tests per hour. These systems feature true continuous loading capabilities, meaning technologists can add reagents, consumables, and STAT samples without ever pausing the ongoing analytical run.
3. A Standardized Reagent Ecosystem
The greatest logistical advantage of the Beckman Coulter immunoassay family is absolute standardization. The Access 2, DxI 600, and DxI 800 all utilize the exact same liquid, ready-to-use reagent packs and identical assay protocols. This means a hospital network can seamlessly deploy an Access 2 in a rural clinic and a DxI 800 in their central hub, ensuring perfectly consistent reference ranges while heavily reducing staff cross-training and inventory management costs.
4. Proven Magnetic Particle Separation
Diagnostic accuracy in immunology requires eliminating sample interference. Beckman Coulter utilizes advanced paramagnetic particle separation combined with chemiluminescent detection. This highly refined technology ensures extreme low-end sensitivity for critical assays (like high-sensitivity Troponin) while washing away unbound materials to prevent false positives and carryover.
5. Cost-Effective Capacity via Refurbishment
Standardizing your entire network's immunoassay capabilities does not require absorbing massive OEM retail costs. Astute procurement teams achieve clinical standardization by sourcing certified refurbished systems, maintaining strict budgetary controls without sacrificing analytical quality.
Optimize Your Immunoassay Workflow Today
At Diamond Diagnostics, we empower laboratories to scale their throughput intelligently.
Whether you need the benchtop efficiency of a Beckman Coulter Access 2 or the staggering capacity of a Beckman DxI 800, every system we supply undergoes our rigorous Down-To-Frame® refurbishment protocol. We guarantee flawless fluidic operation, pristine optical alignment, and immediate audit-readiness from day one.