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Medium volume

High productivity

Consistent STAT turnaround time. Large load-up capacity. Carryover ≤0.1 ppm – sample to sample and tube to tube.

The ARCHITECT c8000 clinical chemistry analyzer provides all these benefits to help you achieve excellent first-time results and fever reruns. With the ARCHITECT c8000, you can have speed and confidence in your clinical results.

The ARCHITECT c8000 offers a maximum throughput of up to 1,200 tests per hour. Featuring a load-up capacity of 215 samples with 35 priority positions, the ARCHITECT c8000  has up to 121 refrigerated reagent positions plus Integrated Chip Technology (Na+, K+ and Cl-).

For in vitro diagnostic use only.

Refer to the operations manual or user guide for warnings, precautions and limitations for proper use of the instrument. 
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System specifications

Description 
MethodsPhotometric, Potentiometric, Turbidimetric
Maximum ThroughputUp to 1,200 tests/hour
Sample TypesSerum, Plasma, Whole Blood, Urine, CSF
Sample Tubes

Height: 72-102 mm

Diameter: 9.6-16.1 mm

Sample CupYes (50 µl dead volume)
Sample Capacity215
Sample Barcode TypesCode 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128
Sample Result Storage50,000
Sample Volume1.5-35 µL, Average: 7.2 µL
Automatic DilutionYes
Sample Probe Carryover

<1000 ppm WB to WB

≤0.1 ppm WB to Serum

Reagent CapacityUp to 121 refrigerated positions plus patented ISE (Na+, K+ and Cl-)
Reagent Type

>97% liquid ready-to-use

Reagent Onboard Stability

5-65 days, Average: 38 days

Calibration Frequency

1-60 days, Average: 25 days

Sample, Clot and Bubble DetectionYes
Reagent Pressure MonitoringNo
Sample Interference MeasurementYes: Hemolysis, Icterus, and Lipemia
System Control Center1 SCC, with color touchscreen monitor, keyboard and mouse
Onboard Maintenance RecordsYes
Online Error Code HelpYes
Host InterfaceBidirectional, serial RS-232 interface, host query option available
Remote DiagnosticsAbbottLink
Dimensions
(H x W x D)

48" x 79" x 49"

121.9 x 200.6 x 124.5 cm

Weight

1,425 lbs

646.4 kg

Electrical RequirementsAC 180-264V, 47-63 Hz, 20 amp
Water RequirementsDeionized water 25 liters/hour during normal operation
Heat Output*3400 BTU/hr, running mode
Sample LoadingRSH + Carousel
*Values provided represent the typical output in “Running” mode for the system processing module and sample handler. A maximum value of 389 BTU/hr was obtained for the System Control Center (SCC) using the ARCHITECT i2000SR as a representative system. Values obtained during an internal study. Data is on file with Abbott.

Documentation

Review a few details about the ARCHITECT c8000 clinical chemistry analyzer in the specifications sheet (PDF, 118 KB).

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By integrating the ARCHITECT c8000 with the ARCHITECT i2000SR immunoassay analyzer, you consolidate clinical chemistry and immunoassay testing capabilities in one platform for greater ease of use.

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