I don’t have the link at the moment but if you search “Clinical Laboratory Automation” in YouTube there is a video of 1970s automation in California including multiple AA1s.

 

 

 

Mike Collins

BMS3

Biochemistry Automation

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

England

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From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mike Addison
Sent: 19 August 2011 08:55
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Subject: 50 0bjects in Pathology

 

ACB members may or may not be aware that the RCPath with the help of the ACB are planning an exhibition of 50 objects that changed Pathology for next years 50th anniversary  of the College.  Rather foolishly I made 2 suggestions which have been accepted and I am hoping that members might be able to help me.  The items I suggested were the early Technicon AutoAnalysers AAI  and AAII (pre SMAC) and also the early Radiometer blood gas analysers the AstrupE50101 or the Astrup trolley.  Do any of the older members have photographs of these items in a UK (or other) lab or are willing to share their experiences with me. Both these instruments I believe produced revolutionary  changes in the services labs provided to clinicians.

I certainly remember the AAII system in Cardiff in the early 1970s and have vague memories of the Astrup trolley at UCH but others might have clearer reminiscences.

I will be away between 20-27 August and may be unable to reply until after then depending on internet access.

Thanks in advance

Mike Addison

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