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Beckman DSA 560E Discrete Sample Analyzer

  • Circa 1968

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The DSA-560 Discrete Sample Analyzer, introduced in 1968, was Beckman's first clinical chemistry analyzer. It was capable of processing 100 samples per hour and used in the analysis of blood serum, urine, and drinking water.

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  • 5 in. W x 3.5 in. L
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  • (verso) "Dean Hesketh Company, Inc. Professional Photo. 714-772-2554. 11191 3."
  • (front right) "Hesketh 11191-3. DEA-462."
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
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  • Box 86

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Hesketh, Dean D. “Beckman DSA 560E Discrete Sample Analyzer,” circa 1968. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 86. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/jw827c059.

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