Overview, History, Evaluation and Future Developments of the AutoGrouper 16‐C

摘要

Abstract.This paper presents an overview and history of the Technicon blood‐grouping machine from the first single‐channel AutoAnalyser of 1963 through to the new, fully automated AutoGrouper 16‐C. The report includes an analysis of facts drawn from a detailed evaluation of the AutoGrouper 16‐C including its installation, performance, reliability, simplicity of operation, detection of irregular antibodies, syphilis screening, use of reagents and a brief cost a