Olympus OLA2500 Lab Automation System for High-Throughput Sample Processing

The Olympus OLA2500 Lab Automation System (LAS) is a modular platform designed for medium- to high-volume laboratory sample processing. It automates aliquotting, decapping, sorting, and labeling of sample tubes with the following features:

• Throughput:
• Aliquotting: up to 650 tubes/hour
• Sorting: up to 800 tubes/hour
• Sorting destination capacity: up to 1,080 tubes
• Input capacity: up to 300 samples

• Sample Processing Capabilities:
• Automated aliquotting with user-defined priority settings
• Selective decapping of screw cap, conventional rubber, BD Hemoguard, and optional foil top closures
• Sorting to any number of user-defined analyzer racks, including Olympus, Hitachi, Beckman-Coulter
• Onboard digital image analysis detects sample tube size, cap type/color, and sample volume
• Clot detection ensures valid sample distribution
• Disposable conductive aliquot tips prevent cross-contamination
• Secondary tube creation with user-defined barcode label printing
• Sorting and archiving functions can operate in parallel or separately in batch mode

• Ergonomic and Safety Features:
• Minimizes staff biohazard exposure and repetitive motion injuries
• Electronically controlled drawer bays for sample access without interrupting operation
• Bulk on-board consumable inventory management

• Error Reduction:
• Reduces errors associated with manual sample handling
• Decreases number of problematic tubes by flagging barcode, test order, and decapping issues

The OLA2500 LAS enhances laboratory productivity by automating labor-intensive pre- and post-analytical processes with configurable workflows tailored to medium- and high-throughput environments.