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Beckman DSA-560, Sample Handling Tray

  • 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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Extent
  • 4 in. W x 5 in. L
Inscription
  • (Verso) "68B938. 68B938-13."
  • (Bottom front) "68B938-13. Photo Lab. DSA-560."
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Rights holder
  • Danaher Corporation
Credit line
  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Collection
Series arrangement
  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
Physical container
  • Box 86

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Beckman Instruments Photographic Services Section. “Beckman DSA-560, Sample Handling Tray,” circa 1968. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 86. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/3484zh41x.

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