The Abbott Alinity family is a suite of next-generation diagnostic systems designed to simplify laboratory operations, standardize workflows, and improve efficiency in high-volume clinical settings. The system is characterized by its harmonized design, featuring a common software interface, iconography, and operational procedures across different disciplines, including clinical chemistry (Alinity c), immunoassay (Alinity i), integrated chemistry/immunoassay (Alinity ci-series), hematology (Alinity h-series), molecular diagnostics (Alinity m), blood/plasma screening (Alinity s), and point-of-care testing (i-STAT Alinity).
Key Benefits and Features
- Scalability and High Throughput: The modular design, particularly of the Alinity ci-series, allows laboratories to easily add modules and reconfigure the system as testing volumes grow, maximizing throughput per square meter due to a smaller footprint compared to previous systems. The Alinity ci-series can process up to 1,550 tests per hour.
- Operational Productivity: Features like continuous access and "on-the-fly" loading of samples and reagents allow for uninterrupted testing and extended walkaway time. Dedicated STAT racks ensure urgent samples are prioritized.
- User Experience: The intuitive, user-driven graphic interface and standardized design across platforms simplify training and reduce the potential for manual errors, enhancing employee satisfaction.
- Digital Health Solutions (AlinIQ): The systems are supported by Abbott's AlinIQ informatics solution, which provides intelligent insights and professional services to help labs achieve greater operational and clinical excellence. The i-STAT Alinity also features secure, cloud technology for remote connectivity and management.
- Assay Quality: The systems utilize high-quality assays, such as CHEMIFLEX chemiluminescent detection technology for immunoassay, which is designed to be free from biotin interference.
Target Users and Use Cases
The Alinity family is primarily targeted at medium to enterprise-level clinical laboratories, hospital systems, and blood/plasma screening centers that handle high-volume, complex testing. Use cases span the entire laboratory: Clinical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Hematology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Transfusion Medicine.
