Abbott Alinity C Chemistry Analyzer
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The Abbott Alinity C Chemistry Analyzer, provided by Abbott Diagnostics
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Refurbished Abbott Alinity c Chemistry Analyzer
Abbott's photometric and ICT chemistry analyzer, rebuilt Down-To-Frame® to original specification. You pay up to 70% less than new and can start with $0 down.
The Abbott Alinity c runs photometric chemistry and ICT electrolytes in one processing module, at up to 1,350 tests an hour on a footprint of 1.39 m² (about 15 sq ft). Buy it refurbished from Diamond and you pay up to 70% less than you would for a new system from Abbott.
- check_circleCut your capital outlay by up to 70% compared with a new Alinity c from Abbott.
- check_circleRun sodium, potassium and chloride on the integrated ICT chip alongside your photometric menu, with 70 refrigerated reagent cartridges and 150 samples onboard.
- check_circleAdd a second Alinity c module or an Alinity i later, all run from the same System Control Module.
- check_circleFinance up to $2 million with $0 down, and fold shipping into the payments.
- check_circlePut the value of the analyzer you're retiring toward your purchase with a trade-in.
- check_circleGet an analyzer rebuilt Down-To-Frame® by an FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016 certified refurbisher, then installed, verified and serviced by our own engineers.
How the Abbott Alinity c analyzer runs your chemistry menu
The Alinity c measures photometric chemistry and electrolytes in one processing module. A separate System Control Module runs it, along with any modules you add later. Reagent and sample carousels are stacked, which puts 70 reagents and 150 samples in a unit 119 cm (47 in) wide.
Abbott Alinity c throughput: how many tests per hour?
One Alinity c processing module runs up to 1,350 tests an hour. Photometric assays run at up to 900 tests an hour, and the ICT module supplies the rest of the rated capacity. It reads sodium, potassium and chloride from the same sample at once, and each result counts as a test.
Your real hourly output depends on your test mix.
- A menu heavy in electrolytes, such as basic and comprehensive metabolic panels, pushes the analyzer toward its maximum test rating.
- A menu built mostly on photometric chemistry, such as lipids, liver enzymes and specific proteins, tops out near 900 tests an hour.
- Reruns and dilutions take capacity away from new samples. FlexRate extends the linear range on enzyme assays, so fewer samples need a repeat.
- Continuous loading keeps the analyzer testing while your techs add reagents and supplies.
Run 971 tests an hour per square meter of floor space.
Need more capacity later? One System Control Module runs up to four Alinity c modules. Two modules run up to 2,700 tests an hour, and four run up to 5,400.
| Configuration | Modules | Up to (tests/hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Alinity c, photometric assays only | One Alinity c | 900 |
| Alinity c, photometric plus ICT | One Alinity c | 1,350 |
| Alinity cc | Two Alinity c | 2,700 |
| Alinity cccc | Four Alinity c | 5,400 |
| Alinity ci | One Alinity c and one Alinity i | 1,550 |
| Architect c8000, for comparison | Single analyzer | 1,200 |
Build an Alinity c system that fits your volume and menu
Every Alinity c system pairs one System Control Module with up to four processing modules. Start with one Alinity c, add chemistry modules as your volume grows, or join an Alinity i immunoassay module to make an Alinity ci.
Single Alinity c. One processing module with 70 reagent cartridges and 150 samples onboard, running up to 1,350 tests an hour.
Two to four Alinity c modules. Two modules hold 140 reagent cartridges and 300 samples, and four hold 280 cartridges and 600 samples. Spread a large menu across modules, or run your highest-volume tests on more than one.
Alinity ci. Add an Alinity i and run chemistry and immunoassay on one system at up to 1,550 tests an hour. We'll pair a refurbished Alinity i with the Alinity c you own, or supply the complete ci.
Lab automation. The Alinity c connects to Abbott's ACCELERATOR a3600, which can connect to many third-party track systems.
Room to grow. Add a module later without replacing the analyzer you start with.
ConfigurationAlinity c
- Reagent cartridges onboard
- 70, plus ICT
- Sample capacity
- 150
- H x W x D
- 134 x 119 x 117 cm (53 x 47 x 46 in)
- Footprint
- 1.39 m² (15.0 sq ft)
- Weight
- 712 kg (1,570 lb)
ConfigurationAlinity cc
- Reagent cartridges onboard
- 140, plus ICT
- Sample capacity
- 300
- H x W x D
- 134 x 199 x 117 cm (53 x 78 x 46 in)
- Footprint
- 2.33 m² (25.1 sq ft)
- Weight
- 1,248 kg (2,751 lb)
ConfigurationAlinity cccc
- Reagent cartridges onboard
- 280, plus ICT
- Sample capacity
- 600
- H x W x D
- 134 x 362 x 117 cm (53 x 143 x 46 in)
- Footprint
- 4.24 m² (45.6 sq ft)
- Weight
- 2,321 kg (5,117 lb)
ConfigurationAlinity ci
- Reagent cartridges onboard
- 117, plus ICT
- Sample capacity
- 300
- H x W x D
- 134 x 199 x 117 cm (53 x 78 x 46 in)
- Footprint
- 2.33 m² (25.1 sq ft)
- Weight
- 1,160 kg (2,557 lb)
Plan floor space, power and water for your Alinity c
A single Alinity c stands 134 cm (53 in) tall on a 119 x 117 cm (47 x 46 in) footprint and weighs 712 kg (1,570 lb). Each module you add widens the system, so plan the space for the configuration you expect to grow into.
- electrical_servicesPower each processing module from a 180 to 264 V, 16 A supply. The System Control Module runs on 90 to 264 V, 16 A.
- water_dropPlumb a dedicated water supply, and route waste to a drain or collect it onboard. One module uses about 27 L (7.1 gal) an hour on average and less than 30 L (7.9 gal) an hour at peak.
- thermostatSize your HVAC for an average heat output of 2,005 Btu per module during processing.
- volume_downExpect noise of about 56 dBA at 1 meter.
- lanConnect the system to your LIS over HL7 or ASTM.
Share your room dimensions and utilities with us, and we'll check them against the configuration you're considering.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Processing module power | 180 to 264 V, 16 A |
| System Control Module power | 90 to 264 V, 16 A |
| Water use, average | 27 L/hr (7.1 gal/hr) |
| Water use, peak | Under 30 L/hr (7.9 gal/hr), for up to two minutes while the wash buffer dilution assembly primes |
| Waste | Collected onboard or routed to a drain |
| Heat output during processing | Average 2,005 Btu per hour |
| Noise at 1 m | 55.9 dBA |
| Host interface | HL7 or ASTM, bidirectional |
| Lab automation | ACCELERATOR a3600 |
Which labs buy a refurbished Abbott Alinity c?
These are the labs we see buying it refurbished.
Labs moving off Architect. Abbott built Alinity assays on the same technology as its Architect assays, so your results compare across the two platforms when you run method comparisons.
Labs short on floor space. Swap an older, wider analyzer for one that runs more tests on less floor space.
Labs already running Alinity. Add a backup analyzer or a second module, and your validated methods, reference intervals and QC rules transfer to it. Every Alinity system uses the same software and screens, so your staff already know how to run it.
Labs planning to add immunoassay. Start with the Alinity c now and add an Alinity i on the same System Control Module when your budget allows.
Hospital labs with heavy STAT work. Set fixed STAT positions for ED and ICU samples, and keep loading reagents without pausing routine testing.
Abbott Alinity c price. What you pay new vs. refurbished
Abbott quotes new systems by contract, often as part of a reagent agreement that builds the analyzer's cost into your per-test reagent pricing. We price each refurbished Alinity c individually, because units differ in year of manufacture and configuration. Whichever unit fits your lab, you pay up to 70% less than new and own it outright.
What sets the price of your Alinity c
Your quote depends on:
- The analyzer's year of manufacture.
- The configuration, from a single Alinity c to a multi-module system or an Alinity ci.
- Installation, assay programming and verification in your lab.
- Operator training.
- The service plan you choose.
- Freight and rigging to your site.
- The trade-in value of the analyzer you're retiring.
Why buy a refurbished Alinity c instead of new?
Get a price for your lab
Send us your daily test volume, your test menu and when you need the analyzer running, and we'll quote the units that fit. Ask for the quote as a monthly payment too. With $0 down and low introductory payments, you can set it beside the instrument cost built into a reagent agreement.
Why buy a refurbished Abbott Alinity c from Diamond Diagnostics?
We rebuild the analyzer, prove it performs, set it up in your lab and keep it running with our own field engineers.
Refurbished under FDA registration and ISO 13485:2016
Diamond is an FDA-registered refurbisher, and our US and EU operations are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016. ISO 13485 is the quality management standard for medical device manufacturers, and an outside registrar audits us against it.
Installed, programmed and verified on site
Our engineers set up your Alinity c, program your assays and verify them before your first patient sample. After installation, we can train your operators on site, from instrument and menu orientation to adding parameters, preventive maintenance and operator-level troubleshooting, with a one-hour Q&A at the end.
Finance your Alinity c with $0 down
- Lease or finance up to $2 million.
- Apply for up to $400,000 with a credit application alone.
- Start with $0 down and low introductory payments.
- Get a fast credit decision and pick from a wide range of terms.
- Roll shipping and other purchase costs into the financing.
Trade in the analyzer you're replacing
Retiring an Architect or another chemistry analyzer? We'll buy it and apply its value to your Alinity c. We deinstall and decontaminate it, schedule the pickup and pay the freight, so you skip disposal fees and storage.
handymanKeep your Alinity c running with Diamond field service
Every Alinity c we sell qualifies for field service coverage from our engineers. If you bought yours somewhere else, we qualify it first and then cover it the same way.
- Choose from four field service plans, from Platinum, with next-day response and 24/7 phone support, to Bronze, scheduled at the first available slot.
- Keep to the manufacturer's preventive maintenance schedule at a fixed cost, planned around your lab's hours.
- Call or email clinical engineers who specialize in your model.
- Book assay programming, relocation, decommissioning and decontamination when you need them.
Frequently asked questions about the Abbott Alinity c
How many tests per hour does the Abbott Alinity c run?
Up to 1,350 tests an hour from one processing module, combining photometric chemistry and ICT electrolytes. Photometric assays alone run at up to 900 tests an hour, so your real output depends on your test mix.
How much does an Abbott Alinity c cost?
Abbott keeps its pricing private and quotes new systems by contract. We price each refurbished Alinity c individually, based on its year of manufacture, the configuration and the services you choose, and it costs up to 70% less than new.
What's the difference between the Alinity c and the Alinity ci?
The Alinity c runs clinical chemistry and electrolytes. The Alinity ci joins an Alinity c and an Alinity i immunoassay module on one System Control Module, running up to 1,550 tests an hour with 117 reagent cartridges onboard.
Can you add an Alinity i to the Alinity c I already own?
Yes. We'll pair a refurbished Alinity i with your Alinity c and install them together as an Alinity ci.
How does the Alinity c compare with the Architect c8000?
The Alinity c runs up to 1,350 tests an hour in a unit 47 inches wide, and the Architect c8000 runs up to 1,200 in a unit 79 inches wide. Abbott built Alinity assays on its Architect assay technology, so results compare across the two platforms.
What does the Alinity c ICT module measure?
Sodium, potassium and chloride, together, from one sample. Abbott rates each ICT module for 60,000 determinations, and the system runs its maintenance automatically.
What power and water does the Alinity c need?
Each processing module needs a 180 to 264 V, 16 A supply, and the System Control Module runs on 90 to 264 V. Plan a dedicated water supply of about 27 L (7.1 gal) an hour. Waste runs to a drain or collects onboard.
What financing is available for a refurbished Alinity c?
Lease or finance up to $2 million with $0 down and low introductory payments. Purchases up to $400,000 need only a credit application, and shipping can go into the financed amount.
Will you take my old analyzer as a trade-in?
Yes. We buy the analyzer you're replacing, credit its value against your Alinity c, and handle deinstallation, decontamination, pickup and freight.
Do you install the Alinity c and train our staff?
Yes. Our engineers install it, program your assays and verify them before you test patient samples. On-site operator training is available after installation.
Can you service an Alinity c we bought somewhere else?
Yes. Once we qualify it, it's eligible for the same field service plans as the analyzers we sell.
Can I get Alinity c reagents from Diamond?
Yes. Reagents and consumables for the Alinity c are available through Diamond Diagnostics.
Down-To-Frame Refurbishment Process
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Every analyzer undergoes a systemized, rigorous and unique Down-To-Frame® Refurbishment process to rebuild each analyzer to its original specification and intended use.
Disassembly & Decommission
- System decommissioned from laboratory and decontaminated
- Preliminary inspection of functionality
- System disassembled Down-To-Frame®
Aesthetic Restoration
- All outer covers, chassis and internal surfaces stripped, sand blasted and prepared for painting
- All prepared surfaces primed and painted with 3 part compound, color matched automotive quality paint
- All original logos and signage are replaced in original appearance
Refurbishment & Reassembly
- All mechanical, pneumatic, electronic assemblies disassembled, cleaned, restored, verified and reassembled, replaced where needed
- Disposable components replaced with new components
- New components include: tubing, fittings, syringes, seals, check valves, probes, reagent lines, waste assemblies and similar items
- System completely reassembled into its original condition in accordance to protocol and established specifications
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Assembly Functions & System errors assessed, troubleshooting and repair conducted
- Full system diagnostic testing conducted
- System successfully calibrated with certified calibrator materials to ensure proper functionality
Performance Validation
- Rigorous Multi-Level Quality Control testing conducted on established parameters using certified control material
- Specific parameter testing available upon request
- System checked for power stability, software revisions and other upgrades
Final Packing
- Required peripherals for operation refurbished or provided new as needed
- System properly flushed, drained, protected and prepared for storage
- System professionally crated with heat-treated and non-coniferous wood for international transit
Performance & Configuration
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Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer: | Abbott Diagnostics |
| Series: | Alinity |
| Sample Types: | CSF, Hemolysate, Plasma, Serum, Urine, Whole Blood |
| Maximum Throughput: | 1350 tests/hour |
| Sample Size Min: | 1.5 μL |
| Direct Sample (STAT): | Yes |
| Auto Sample Handling: | Yes |
| Sample Input Type: | Sample Cup |
| Reagent Type: | Liquid |
| Reagent System: | Closed |
| Reagent Capacity: | 70 refrigerated reagent cartridges, plus ICT (Na, K, Cl) |
| On-Board Refrigeration: | Yes |
| Configuration: | Floor Model |
| Height: | 134 cm (53 in) |
| Width: | 119 cm (47 in) |
| Depth: | 117 cm (46 in) |
| Weight: | 712 kg (1566 lb) |
| Water Requirement: | Yes |
| Water OnBoard Supply: | No |
| Power Supply: | 220V |
| Point Of Care: | No |
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