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Focus on Small/Rural/Critical Access Hospitals
Reduce Cost, Space & Turnaround Times While Expanding Your Laboratory’s Test Menus
For small, rural, and critical access hospitals, resources are limited and patients depend on you for fast, reliable care. Yet sending out samples due to inadequate on-site testing resources can lead to delays of hours or even days. For emergencies—such as heart attacks, strokes, overdoses, or sepsis—delays can put patients at risk and leave doctors without the answers they need.
Most clinical chemistry analyzers on the market don’t fit the needs of a small, rural, or critical access hospital. They can be too expensive, too big, and too cumbersome to maintain. On the other hand, some very small systems can only run one patient at a time, have extravagant costs per test, and may be closed systems which leave you vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.
The impact goes beyond patient care. Longer wait times for results may lead to unnecessary admissions, more occupied beds, and poor patient satisfaction surveys. Supplying the laboratory with analyzers that fit the menu, budget, and space requirements of a small/rural/critical access hospital can reduce cost while delivering results within minutes and may lead to improved outcomes.
Benefits of State-of-the-Art Clinical Chemistry Analyzers
For hospitals already operating their own clinical labs, now is the time to consider upgrading aging equipment. The latest generation of analyzers offers:
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Latest software – Windows 11 support for compliance and security, simplified workflow, and compatibility with your Laboratory Information System (LIS).
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Reduced maintenance – Newer systems are designed for durability and easy upkeep.
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Smaller footprints – Advanced benchtop models save space, a critical factor for smaller facilities. New floor model designs can be much smaller yet deliver superior performance to legacy systems.
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Expanded test menus – Run a wide variety of chemistries, electrolytes, drugs of abuse, and special chemistry tests on one analyzer.
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Higher throughput – Scalable product lines let you handle today’s patient load efficiently with room to grow.
Most analyzers offered by Carolina Liquid Chemistries
are STAT-capable and support both
barcoded samples
and
barcoded or RFID-tagged reagents,
making operation straightforward while reducing errors
and streamlining LIS connectivity.
STAT Capability: A Game-Changer for Patient Care
Not all analyzers are created equal. For small/rural/critical access hospitals, investing in STAT-capable instruments is essential. STAT analyzers allow lab staff to run urgent tests or panels immediately without interfering with routine testing. This means emergency cases—such as suspected overdoses or cardiac events—receive priority without disrupting the lab’s workload.
Recommended Solutions for Small/Rural/Critical Access Hospitals
Carolina Liquid Chemistries offers a full suite of solutions tailored to hospitals like yours:
Chemistry Testing
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The Medica EasyRA® is a STAT-capable benchtop analyzer with a comprehensive test menu, including gold-standard electrolyte testing, drugs of abuse, and routine chemistries. Known for its intuitive design and minimal maintenance, it’s ideal for hospitals starting their own lab or replacing outdated units.
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The DZ-Lite™ c270 is a high powered benchtop built on a tried-and-true design. It offers the largest menu of any benchtop clinical chemistry analyzer on the market today, including tests that can be critical in emergency situations such as drugs of abuse, procalcitonin, microalbumin, total protein, Lp-PLA2 (PLAC®), cystatin C, and TBA (total bile acids). It’s also really fast for a benchtop.
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The CLC6410 Family is a scalable line of floor model chemistry analyzers to suit the needs of any size clinical lab. The smallest, the CLC800, is powerful enough to meet the needs of most small hospitals. Busier labs can upgrade to the CLC1600 for more throughput in a familiar package. All members of the CLC6410 Family share a test menu, workflow, and are backed by CLC’s stellar in-house support team.
With its large menu, the DZ-Lite c270 is unusually well suited for esoteric testing, including:
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Cystatin c
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Procalcitonin
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Microalbumin/TP
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PLAC
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Total Bile Acids
Immunoassay and Hematology
Carolina Liquid Chemistries has partnered with Tosoh and Mindray to supply a complete laboratory solution. These partners have been selected for their exceptionally high quality-yet-economical product offerings.
Immunoassay Testing – Tosoh’s AIA-360 is a compact, STAT-capable immunoassay analyzer that provides dependable results. For higher throughput needs, the AIA-900 offers expandable configurations, including various benchtop and floorstanding configurations, delivering flexibility as testing volumes grow.
Hematology Testing – For complete blood counts and differential testing, the Mindray BC-3600 and STAT-capable BC-5390 deliver reliability, speed, and user-friendly operation.
One Supplier, One Support Team
One of the most overlooked challenges for small hospitals is managing multiple vendors across the laboratory supply chain. Buying equipment from one source, reagents from another, and relying on third-party trainers or installers can create confusion and finger-pointing when problems arise.
Carolina Liquid Chemistries eliminates that complexity. With decades of experience, we provide:
- In-house installation and training
- Validation assistance to get you up and running smoothly
- Comprehensive technical support and service
- Reliable supply of reagents and consumables
Because everything comes from one trusted partner, your support team works together with a single goal: the success of your clinical laboratory.
The Next Step: See for Yourself
Small/rural/critical access hospitals are the backbone of healthcare in their communities. Having the right laboratory equipment helps deliver faster, more accurate results while improving workflow and patient care.
With Carolina Liquid Chemistries, you get installation, training, and support from a single trusted partner. See the difference for yourself—schedule a free consultation or remote demo today and explore our analyzers’ capabilities without leaving your facility.
