Abbott AxSYM
Abbott AxSYM
Abbott AxSYM (pronounced: Ab-bott Ax-SYM) is a fully automated, high-capacity immunoassay system developed by Abbott Laboratories. This system is designed to conduct a broad range of tests, including hormone assays, drug monitoring, disease monitoring, and toxicology screening.
Etymology
The term "AxSYM" is a combination of "Ax" and "SYM", which are abbreviations for "Axis" and "System" respectively. The name reflects the system's ability to perform multiple tests simultaneously along different axes. The "Abbott" in Abbott AxSYM refers to the name of the company, Abbott Laboratories, that developed this system.
Function
The Abbott AxSYM system utilizes microparticle enzyme immunoassay (MEIA) and fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) technologies to perform various tests. The system is capable of processing up to 120 tests per hour, making it a high-capacity solution for laboratories.
Related Terms
- Immunoassay: A biochemical test that measures the presence or concentration of a substance in solutions that frequently contain a complex mixture of substances.
- Hormone: Chemical substances produced in the body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs.
- Drug Monitoring: The measurement of specific drugs at timed intervals in order to maintain a relatively constant concentration of the medication in the bloodstream.
- Disease Monitoring: The ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of outcome-specific data for use in planning, implementing, and evaluating public health practice.
- Toxicology Screening: A test that determines the type and approximate amount of legal and illegal drugs a person has taken.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abbott AxSYM
- Wikipedia's article - Abbott AxSYM
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