Table 1

Examples of the different automation available

Extent of automationType of automationCompany
Total laboratory automationDiagnostics—independent systemBeckman Coulter IDS
Labotix
Lab-Interlink
Total laboratory automationDiagnostics associatedRoche
Bayer
Partial automationDiagnostics associatedBayer—LabCell
Konelab Corporation
Independent systemsTecan
Genesis
Olympus
Analytical modular systemsBayer Advia IMS
Roche Modular
Abbott Architect
PostanalyticalRTS Thurnall