When evaluating a new instrument for a laboratory it is important to determine how well it fits into the day-to-day operations.
Requirements:
(1) space requirements for the instrument
(2) storage requirements for reagents
(3) special power/energy requirements
(4) water requirements
(5) waste handling
(6) gas requirement
(7) venting
Operational issues:
(1) ease of operation
(2) throughput
(3) random access
(4) flexibility in assays
(5) reagent preparation
(6) specimen processing
Computer-related issues:
(1) interface
(2) remote performance monitoring
(3) operation of the instrument during computer downtime
Maintenance issues:
(1) unscheduled downtime (reliability)
(2) scheduled maintenance
(3) troubleshooting
Safety issues:
(1) biohazard
(2) noise
(3) heat
(4) other hazards
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Specialty: Clinical Laboratory
