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  Beckman System 1 Glucose/BUN Analyzer

  • 1974 – 1989

  This instrument, introduced in 1974, can run both blood glucose and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) analyses.

  The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very successful medical…

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Glucose--Analysis, Blood sugar--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, inc., Urea--Analysis
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  Beckman MMC Horizon Systems Metabolic Measurement Cart

  • 1975 – 1984

  Beckman Instruments introduced the Metabolic Measurement Cart (MMC) in 1975. The programmable system could automatically test oxygen, carbon dioxide, barometric pressure, expired air volume and temperature, and print…

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Metabolism--Testing, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Man with breathing apparatus and electrodes of Beckman MMC Horizon System

  • 1975 – 1984

  Beckman Instruments introduced the Metabolic Measurement Cart (MMC) in 1975. The programmable system could automatically test oxygen, carbon dioxide, barometric pressure, expired air volume and temperature, and print…

  • Photographer Photographers III
  • Subject Atmospheric pressure--Measurement, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc., Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Metabolism--Testing, Carbon dioxide
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  Beckman Biogamma II Counting System

  • 1975 – 1984

  Beckman's Biogamma II was introduced in 1975. Radioimmunoassay (RIA) is a technique for measuring the antigen concentration. Known quantities of radioactive (labeled or “hot”) antigens and antibodies are mixed, then…

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Radioimmunoassay, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, inc., Medical instruments and apparatus
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  Beckman Cl/CO2 Analyzer

  • 1975 – 1984

  Beckman first marketed a chloride/CO2 analyzer in 1975.

  The instrument simultaneously measured chloride and carbon dioxide. It was used in clinical settings to analyze serum, spinal fluid, and sweat.

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Chlorides--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Carbon dioxide--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman KLiNa Flame System and a Cl/CO2 Analyzer

  • 1975 – 1984

  Beckman introduced the KLiNa Flame System, a flame photometer with attached diluter and printer, in 1971. The company first marketed a chloride/CO2 analyzer in 1975.

  Flame photometers determine the presence and…

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Chlorides--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Carbon dioxide--Analysis, Flame photometry, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman MMC Horizon System

  • 1975 – 1984

  Beckman Instruments introduced the Metabolic Measurement Cart (MMC) in 1975. The programmable system could automatically test oxygen, carbon dioxide, barometric pressure, expired air volume and temperature, and print…

  • Subject Atmospheric pressure--Measurement, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc., Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Metabolism--Testing, Carbon dioxide
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  Beckman Cl/CO2 Analyzer

  • 1975 – 1984

  Beckman first marketed a chloride/CO2 analyzer in 1975.

  The instrument simultaneously measured chloride and carbon dioxide. It was used in clinical settings to analyze serum, spinal fluid, and sweat.

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Chlorides--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Carbon dioxide--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman Model L8-70 and Model L8-80 Ultracentrifuges

  • 1978 – 1987

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Preparative UV Scanner for Model L5-65 and Model L8-55 Ultracentrifuges

  • 1978 – 1987

  Beckman released its first L5 centrifuge in 1973 and the L8 in 1978.

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or…

  • Photographer Turner, Ronald
  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman BUN, Creatinine, and Glucose Analyzers

  • 1979 – 1988

  BUN stands for Blood Urea Nitrogen.

  Creatinine, a byproduct of muscle metabolism, can be measured to determine renal function.

  The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very…

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Glucose--Analysis, Blood sugar--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Creatinine, Beckman Instruments, inc., Urea--Analysis
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  Spinco AccuSpin FR Centrifuge

  • 1980s

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Spinco System AA Computing Integrator for Amino Acid Analysis

  • 1980s

  Beckman's AA Amino Acid Analysis systems debuted in 1985.

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Integrators, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman System E2A

  • 1980s

  Beckman's Electrolyte 2 Analyzer debuted in 1980.

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Medical laboratory technology, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Electrolytes, Electrolytes--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman TL-100 Ultracentrifuge

  • 1980s

  Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Centrifuges, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman System 7300 High Performance Analyzer

  • 1980s

  Beckman promoted the System 7300's ability to produce aminograms.

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman Model 42 UV/Visible Spectrophotometer

  • 1980s

  Beckman released the Model 42 Clinical Spectrophotometer in 1981.

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Ultraviolet spectroscopy, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Spectrophotometer, Optical spectroscopy, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman Model 6300 Amino Acid Analyzer

  • 1980s

  The Beckman/Spinco Model 6300 High Performance Amino Acid Analyzer was released in 1982.

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman System AA Computing Integrator for Amino Acid Analysis and System AA Channel Module

  • 1980s

  Beckman's AA Amino Acid Analysis systems debuted in 1985.

  • Photographer Illig, Russell
  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Integrators, Beckman Instruments, inc.
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  Beckman System 6300 and System 7300 High Performance Analyzers

  • 1980s

  Beckman released the System 6300 High Performance Amino Acid Analyzer in 1982.

  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Beckman Instruments, inc. Spinco Division, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Amino acids--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, inc.