{"id":8666,"date":"2025-01-20T06:09:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T04:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8666"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:59:24","slug":"robotic-analyzers-revolution-in-medical-laboratory-diagnostics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/robotic-analyzers-revolution-in-medical-laboratory-diagnostics\/","title":{"rendered":"Robotic analyzers: a revolution in medical laboratory diagnostics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"140\"><strong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"140\">Automation in medicine: why it is important today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"521\">In a world where every minute counts, <strong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"241\">accuracy, speed and standardization of medical tests<\/strong> are gaining special importance. With the development of high technologies, manual work in laboratories has been replaced by <strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"378\">robotic analyzers<\/strong> \u2014 intelligent automated systems capable of performing complex diagnostic procedures at a high pace and with minimal human involvement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"711\">Such analyzers gradually became <strong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"595\">the basis of modern laboratories<\/strong>, providing fast and accurate research of biomaterials - from general blood analysis to molecular diagnostics.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"778\"><strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"778\">What is a robotic analyzer: structure and principle of operation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"913\">A robotic or automatic analyzer is <strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"870\">software-controlled diagnostic system<\/strong>, which performs a full cycle of sample processing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1180\">\n<li data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"940\">patient identification<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"964\">sample loading<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"988\">reagent dosing<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1041\">processing (mixing, incubation, centrifugation)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1111\">measurement (spectrophotometry, fluorescence, chemiluminescence)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1180\">transfer of results to the laboratory information system (LIS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1464\">Modern robotic platforms have <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1241\">modular structure<\/strong>, which allows the laboratory to scale without a complete equipment upgrade. They also provide <strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1376\">real-time quality control<\/strong>, reduce the risk of contamination and allow continuous operation over multiple shifts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1464\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8668\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/electric-microscope-with-teal-background-1.jpg\" alt=\" Laboratory robot control interface\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/electric-microscope-with-teal-background-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/electric-microscope-with-teal-background-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/electric-microscope-with-teal-background-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/electric-microscope-with-teal-background-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/electric-microscope-with-teal-background-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/electric-microscope-with-teal-background-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1512\"><strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1512\">Classification of robotic analyzers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1563\">Depending on the type of analysis, the systems are divided into:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"2656\">\n<thead data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1701\">\n<tr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1701\">\n<th data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1593\"><strong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1586\">Analyzer type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1646\"><strong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1617\">Scope of application<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1701\"><strong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1667\">Test examples<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2656\">\n<tr data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1974\">\n<td>Biochemical<\/td>\n<td>Blood serum analysis<\/td>\n<td>Glucose, cholesterol, liver enzymes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2110\">\n<td>Hematological<\/td>\n<td>Cellular composition of blood<\/td>\n<td>Hemoglobin, erythrocytes, leukocytes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2246\">\n<td>Immunochemiluminescent<\/td>\n<td>Hormones, vitamins, tumor markers<\/td>\n<td>TSH, cortisol, CA-125, PSA, vitamin D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2382\">\n<td>PCR analyzers<\/td>\n<td>Molecular diagnostics of infections<\/td>\n<td>HPV, chlamydia, COVID-19, hepatitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2518\">\n<td>Coagulological<\/td>\n<td>Blood clotting<\/td>\n<td>INO, <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/study-of-blood-clotting-functions\/fibrinogen\/\">fibrinogen<\/a>, thrombin time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2656\">\n<td>Microbiological systems<\/td>\n<td>Culture studies, antibiotic sensitivity<\/td>\n<td>Detection of bacteria and fungi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2709\"><strong data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2709\">Advantages of implementing robotic platforms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"3285\">\n<li data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2797\"><strong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2726\">Precision:<\/strong> the risk of human error during sample dosing and processing is minimized<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2874\"><strong data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2826\">High performance:<\/strong> up to 1000 analyses per hour in large systems<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2953\"><strong data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2906\">Stability of results:<\/strong> same testing conditions for each sample<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3041\"><strong data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2984\">Saving staff time:<\/strong> more time for analytics, less time for routine work<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3119\"><strong data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3063\">Continuity:<\/strong> 7 days a week, automatic sample loading<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3207\"><strong data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3134\">Security:<\/strong> minimal contact of personnel with potentially infected biomaterials<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3285\"><strong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3232\">Remote access:<\/strong> the ability to monitor results online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3335\"><strong data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3335\">Examples of application in real practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3576\"><strong data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3398\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/automated-laboratories-with-modern-technology-for-accuracy-and-speed-of-analysis\/\">Automated laboratories<\/a> in multidisciplinary hospitals<\/strong><br data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3401\" \/>After the introduction of the biochemical line <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/what-is-the-same-laboratory-medi-lab\/\" title=\"WHY MEDI LAB+ LABORATORY\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"430\">laboratory<\/a> one of the city clinics was able to process up to <strong data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3520\">5 times more samples<\/strong>, and the waiting time for results was reduced from 8 hours to 2.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3809\"><strong data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3605\">2. COVID-19 diagnostics<\/strong><br data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3608\" \/>In the midst of the pandemic, robotic PCR systems allowed for the processing of <strong data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3697\">thousands of samples per day<\/strong> with minimal staff workload and a high level of accuracy, which has become critically important for surveillance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"4046\"><strong data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3877\">3. Molecular laboratories at reproductive medicine centers<\/strong><br data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3880\" \/>Automated PCR analyzers help detect even minor mutations in DNA, allowing <strong data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4019\">prevent the transmission of genetic diseases<\/strong> when planning a pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4101\"><strong data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4101\">Integration opportunities: the laboratory of the future<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4239\">Modern robotic systems not only automate individual processes, but can also be combined into <strong data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4226\">a single diagnostic line<\/strong>, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4240\" data-end=\"4411\">\n<li data-start=\"4240\" data-end=\"4273\">automatic tube sorting<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4305\">barcode patient registration<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4359\">data processing with automatic conclusion generation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4411\">transferring results to the patient&#039;s electronic card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4549\">Such solutions are already being implemented in <strong data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4476\">new generation hospitals<\/strong> around the world, including in Germany, Sweden, Japan and South Korea. Innovations in laboratory diagnostics are opening up new horizons of accuracy, speed and safety. Robotic analyzers are becoming not only a convenient tool, but also a true technological pillar of medicine, bringing us closer to a future without queues, errors and delays in diagnostics.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Automation in Medicine: Why It&#039;s Important Today In a world where every minute counts, accuracy, speed, and standardization of medical<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":8667,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8666","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/627"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8666"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8666\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8666"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8666"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}