serumanalyser

A serumanalyser is a laboratory instrument or system designed to analyze components in blood serum. It typically integrates multiple analytical modalities to quantify proteins, enzymes, hormones, antibodies, electrolytes, and metabolites in serum samples. Common methods used by serumanalysers include immunoassays such as nephelometry or chemiluminescence, spectrometric measurements of absorbance or fluorescence, and occasionally separation techniques like electrophoresis or chromatography. Many devices are designed to work with small sample volumes and provide rapid or near‑patient results for clinical or research purposes.

Operation and features of serumananalysers usually involve automated sample handling, onboard calibrators and quality controls, and software for data processing and report generation. Advances in microfluidics and compact sensors have enabled portable or benchtop models, sometimes described as point‑of‑care or laboratory analyzers. Outputs typically include quantitative values, trends, reference ranges, and flags for abnormal results to assist clinicians or researchers in decision making.

Applications of serumananalysers span clinical diagnostics, therapeutic drug monitoring, and biomedical research. In clinical settings they support testing for serum proteins (such as albumin or globulins), acute phase reactants, cardiac and infectious disease biomarkers, and hormone levels. In research contexts, they contribute to proteomics, biomarker discovery, and pharmacokinetic studies. Variants exist from standalone instruments to integrated laboratory information systems that manage samples, calibrations, quality assurance, and data reporting.

Regulation and quality assurance: seruman analysers are typically treated as in vitro diagnostic devices in many jurisdictions, requiring validation, calibration, routine maintenance, and adherence to standards for accuracy and safety. Proper interpretation depends on sample quality and awareness of potential interferences.