Module 3e: Automation Flashcards

1
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The process whereby an analytical instrument, apparatus or system operates and performs many tests with only minimal involvement of an analyst or human intervention

A

Automation

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2
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Type of analysis in which many specimens are grouped in the same
analytical session.

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Batch analysis

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3
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The transport of a quantity of analyte or reagent from one specimen reaction into and contaminating a subsequent one.

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Carryovee

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4
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Type of analysis in which each specimen in a batch pass through the same continuous stream at the same rate and is subjected to the same analytical reactions.

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Continuous flow analysis

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5
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Type of analysis in which the sample is aspirated into the sample probe and then is delivered, often with reagent, through the same orifice into a reaction cup or another container.

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discrete analysis

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6
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Type of analysis in which each specimen is subjected to multiple analytical processes so that a set of test results is obtained on a single specimen

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Multiple-channel analysis

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7
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Type of analysis in which all specimens are subjected to a series of analytical processes at the same time and in a parallel fashion.

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Parallel analysis

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8
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The most common configuration of an automated analyzer, in which analyses are performed on a collection of specimens sequentially and each specimen is analyzed on a different selection of tests.

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Random access analysis

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9
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Type of analysis in which each specimen in a batch enters the analytical process one after another, and each result or set of results emerges in the same order as the specimens are entered.

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Sequential analysis

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10
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Type of analysis in which each specimen is subjected to a single process so that only results or a single analyte are produced

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Single channel analysis

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11
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The number of specimens processed by an analyzer during a given period of time, rate of processes

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throughput

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12
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Dedicated to a defined task and contains appropriate laboratory instrumentation to carry out that task.

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workstation

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13
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Resolves the major consideration of uniformity in the performance of tests because each
sample follows the same reaction path.

A

Continuous flow

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14
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Advanatge of continuous flow approach

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asssist laboratory that needs to run many samples requiring same procedure

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15
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disadvantages of continuous flow

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waste of continuously flowing reagents

significant carry over problems

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16
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Utilizes the force generated by centrifugation to transfer and then contain liquids in separate cuvettes for measurement at the perimeter of a spinning rotor.

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Centrifugal analysis

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17
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Major adavantage of Centrifugal analysis

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batch analysis

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18
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most popular and versatile, and have almost completely replaced continuous-flow and centrifugal analyzer

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Discrete analysis

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19
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Have the capability of running multiple tests one sample at a time or multiple samples one test at a time.

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discrete analysis

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20
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Three basic approaches with instruments:

A

Continuous flow
Centrifugal analysis
Discrete analysis

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21
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The general steps employed in automated analyzers are collectively known as

A

unit operations

22
Q

The most sophisticated approach in sample identification that is commonly used today .

A

Bar code label

23
Q

Provide rapid specimen transportation and are reliable when installed as point-to-point services

A

Pneumatic Tube

24
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drawback of pneumatic tubes

A

misrouting of carriers

hemolysis due to acceleration

25
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[specimen delivery] Have a larger carrying capacity than pneumatic tube systems and are not associated with problems such as damage to specimens caused by acceleration and/or deceleration forces

A

electric track devices

26
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[specimen delivery] Easily adapted to carry specimen containers of various sizes and shapes and are reprogrammable with changes in laboratory geometry.

A

Mobile robots

27
Q

[specimen preparation] the serum or plasma sample is placed in a tube after separation from blood clot then directly used for analysis without further transfer to nalyzer cup

A

Primary tube sampling

28
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[Specimen preparation] Use whole blood for analysis to bypass the specimen preparation altogether

A

Abbott- Vision

29
Q

[specimen preparation] pre-analytic automation system that can identify and label specimens, centrifuge the specimens and prepare aliquots, and sort and deliver samples to the analyzer or to storage

A

Front-end automation

30
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[specimen measurement & internal delivery] Controls entry of the sampling probe to a minimal depth below the surface of the serum

A

parallel liquid level-sensing probe

31
Q

How continuous flow probes prevent carryover and maintains sample integrity

A
  1. probe aspirates air to produce bubble
  2. probe descends into wash solution
  3. wash solution is aspirated
32
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[Reagent systems and internal delivery] Used to deliver liquid reagents

A

positive displacement syringe devices

33
Q

[reagent system and internal delivery] Has three or more layers which include a spreading layer which accepts the sample, one or more central layer which can alter the sample by a series of chemical reactions, and an indicator layer where the analyte of interest may be quantified.

A

dry chemistry slide

34
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consists of mixing, separation, incubation, and reaction time

A

chemical reaction phase

35
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[Chemical reaction phase] Used by continuous flow analyzer in mixing

A

coiled tubing

36
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[Chemical reaction phase] Used by centrifugal analyzer in mixing

A

centrifugal force

37
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[Chemical reaction phase] Used by most wet chemistry analyzer in mixing

A

stirring paddles

38
Q

Causes major interference in many analyses.

A

proteins

39
Q

Used by continuous flow systems in separation

A

dialyzer

40
Q

Usually used im incubatiom

A

water bath/ heating bath

41
Q

Entails quantification of the formed products.

A

Measurement phase

42
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[measurement phase] automated chemistry analyzers use

A

Optical measurement devices

43
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[Signal processing and data handling] the analyte concentration is estimated using a

A

calibration curve

44
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[Signal processing and data handling] involves

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  • Acquisition of response signal and signal averaging
  • Subtraction of black response
  • Correction of response for interferences
  • Linear regression for calibration curve and determining slope
  • computation of rate reactions
45
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[Sending of Results to LIS] Laboratory-wide (often times hospital-wide) computer software system that records, manages, and stores data for clinical laboratories

A

Laboratory Information System

46
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The combination of several instruments, consolidated instruments, work cells, integrated work cells, or integrated modular work cells coupled to a specimen management and transportation system, and control software component, to automate a large percentage of laboratory work

A

total laboratory automation

47
Q

TLA approach are considered=

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“Black Box labs”

48
Q

Three components of a Black Box lab

A

Front end system
analytic box
Back end system

49
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It is responsible for the pre-analytic phase/ sample processing.

A

front end systems

50
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This is responsible for the chemical analyses/ analytic phase. It utilizes the basic principles of chemistry instrumentation

A

analytic box

51
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It is responsible for the post-analytic phase (data management)

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back end system