ADVIA Centaur CP - A Reliable Immunoassay System for Accurate Results
Immunology analyzers are lab equipment that find proteins, hormones, and antibodies in samples. These analyzers help doctors spot sickness, check treatments, and test for health issues. Best of all, they give quick, correct answers that help make key health choices.
Diamond Diagnostics sells used lab equipment that works like new. We fix, maintain, and support immunology analyzers like the ADVIA Centaur CP. Our team knows these laboratory analyzers inside and out. We aim to keep your lab running smoothly day after day. When problems pop up, we solve them fast. Our parts fit just right and cost less than others. This guide shows how these analyzers work and how we help you. You'll learn about their tests and how we keep them working. We want to make your lab life easier and your tests better. Let us be the friend your lab can count on.
ADVIA Centaur CP: The Facts at a Glance
The Centaur CP comes from Siemens Medical. It can run 52 different tests for you. This analyzer tests plasma, urine, and serum samples. It works at a speed of 180 tests each hour. Each test takes just 900 seconds to run. The immunology analyzer needs at least 25 μL of sample to work. It can pull samples right from tubes. You can use both sample tubes and sample cups with it. The machine uses liquid test chemicals stored on board in a cool spot. It holds 1.5 L of test chemicals at once.
This analyzer sits on a benchtop. It stands 61 cm tall, 107 cm wide, and 74 cm deep. The central unit weighs 166 kg. It comes with a small workstation. This side unit needs 110V-220V power to run. All these facts help you know if it fits your lab's needs.
Who Uses This Machine?
This medical equipment works best in mid-size labs. It helps places that run 80-180 tests each day. These labs may be in small towns or busy clinics. The medical equipment saves space and time for these teams.
How Does It Work?
The machine uses light to find substances in blood. First, it takes your sample. Then, it adds test liquids. Next, it shines light on the mix. Last, it reads how much light shows up. This tells what's in your blood. The whole test takes just a few steps.
Specific Tests the ADVIA Centaur CP Runs
The Centaur CP runs many key tests. It checks troponin, CK-MB, and BNP for the heart. For the thyroid, it tests TSH, T3, T4, and thyroid antibodies. For diabetes, it tests insulin and HbA1c. For women's health, FSH, LH, estradiol, and hcg are checked for pregnancy. It also tests for hepatitis, HIV, and other viruses. Drug tests include those for pain meds and street drugs. Allergy tests look for Ige levels for many triggers. It also checks for liver health, bone strength, and signs of sickness. It checks for viruses like HIV and hepatitis. It spots signs of bone health problems. It finds markers that show cancer risks. Each test gives doctors key facts to help you feel better.
How the Centaur CP Helps Patients
How Well It Works
This analyzer gives exact results. It finds tiny changes in blood, as small as a grain of salt in a pool. Its tests match what top labs get. When it says a test is high or low, you can trust it. This helps doctors make the right choice for you.
Same Results, Every Time
The ADVIA Centaur CP gives the same answer when tests are run twice. If your blood has 100 substances, it will show 100 units each time it tests. It won't show 80 one time and 120 the next. This means your doctor gets facts, not false leads. Tests run the same way each time with no mix-ups. Your care stays on track with these steady results.
Fits Right Into Lab Work
Labs love how this equipment fits into their day. It links with their central computer system. Test orders flow right to the machine. Results go back to the central system without typing. It works side by side with other lab equipment. Samples move from one test to the next with ease. Staff learn to use it in just days. The touch screen shows clear steps to follow. This smooth flow helps labs run tests fast and right.
Why Labs Love the ADVIA Centaur CP
The Centaur CP runs up to 180 tests each hour, which helps labs finish work on time. Staff can test many samples at once, and most tests take less than 20 minutes from start to end. Labs can give doctors the same-day results. This analyzer fits in small spaces. It needs just three feet of bench space, so you don't need a big room for it. One person can run the whole system. Small labs can now run tests they once sent out, saving space and helping more patients. Mid-size labs save money with this immunology analyzer. It costs less than bigger equipment. Each test uses tiny drops of test liquids. It needs less staff time to run. You pay only for the tests you use. Your lab can do more with less money. The system keeps its value for years. It works well for 7-10 years or more. Parts are easy to find. New tests come out all the time. Your lab stays up to date as health care grows. This makes it a smart buy for the long run.
Diamond Diagnostics: Preventive Maintenance
We check your laboratory analyzers on time, keeping your equipment working for an extended period. When we care for them, your equipment breaks down less, and you spend less money on sudden fixes. Your lab keeps running with fewer stops. We work around your schedule and needs. We plan each visit to fit your work times. Our team knows your exact equipment and what they need. We swap out worn parts for new ones. This keeps your tests right and your work on track. Your machine runs better and lasts longer with this care. You pay one set price with no surprise costs, which allows you to better plan your budget. Let us help keep your lab running at its best.
Great Training from Diamond
Want to learn more about your new lab equipment? We come to your lab after we set it up. Our team shows you how all the analyzers work. First, we walk you through all its parts. Then, we show you all the test options. Next, we teach you to add new tests when you need them. We also show how to run tests in the correct order. You learn to keep the clinical laboratory analyzer clean and running well. We also teach you how to fix small problems on your own. At the end, we have a one-hour session. You can ask about any point you missed or did not understand. This helps you feel at ease with your new clinical laboratory analyzer.
Diamond Diagnostics Service Plans for Your Lab
Service Plans That Fit Your Needs
Diamond offers four service plans for your lab. Each plan gives you just what you need. Choose from Platinum, Gold, Bronze, or Depot. Platinum is the best plan with all help built in. Gold is a step down but still gives great help. Bronze costs less but you pay as you go for some services. Depot is for labs that fix most things on their own.
Fast Help When Things Break
Equipment can still break even with good care. That's why we rush to help when you call. Platinum gets help the next day. Gold gets help the next business day. Bronze gets help when we can come. Depot helps within 2 business days .
What Each Service Plan Covers
Diamond gives you four ways to keep your lab equipment working well. Platinum gives you everything with few extra costs. It covers all work, travel, and parts. You get remote support too. The response time is next day. Support on holiday comes with extra dollars. Gold still gives lots of help but has some fees. Bronze makes you pay for many extra services. Learn more about Depot in our Service plan. Choose the plan that matches how much help you need. This way, you pay for just what works for your lab.
Diamond Has All the Parts You Need
Diamond stocks over 30,000 parts for clinical laboratory analyzers. Most parts leave our shop within 24 hours of your call. You pay up to 70% less than other providers charge, which means significant savings for your lab. We test each used part to make sure it works right. All our used parts come with a 60-day swap promise. If it breaks, we replace it for free. Trust us to keep your lab equipment running with parts that fit and work.
Final Take Away: Take Your Lab to the Next Level
The ADVIA Centaur CP offers significant benefits for your lab. It runs tests fast and fits in small spaces. It also checks for heart, thyroid, kidney, and pregnancy. Most of all, it gives results you can trust. Diamond Diagnostics makes this immunology analyzer work even better for you. We fix issues fast and train your team well. We offer parts that cost less and work just right. Our service plans fit what your lab needs. So don't wait to boost your lab's power! Call us today at +1 (508) 429-0450 and ask for any information regarding the analyzer. Join labs that save time and money with our help. Book a Quick Quote today regarding Siemens Advia Centaur CP!
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