High performance liquid chromatography analyser IVD
Definition
An electrically-powered automated or semi-automated laboratory instrument designed for the qualitative and/or quantitative in vitro determination of chemical and/or biological markers in a clinical specimen. Chemical components are separated by passing pressurized liquid through a narrow column to allow the various components to separate based on their chemical/physical properties while interacting with column filling. As the substances exit the column they are detected and identified electronically or spectrometrically. The device is used for the identification of complex substances such as drugs and hormones.