Frequently asked questions

Q: Who is Beacon Diagnostics?

A: Beacon Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. is an IVD manufacturer established in 1990 and headquartered in Navsari, Gujarat. Over 33 years, the company has grown into one of India's most trusted diagnostic instrument and reagent manufacturers, with products exported to 90+ countries.

Q: What certifications does Beacon Diagnostics hold?

A: Beacon Diagnostics is certified under ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 13485:2016 (Medical Devices), and ZED Gold (Government of India's Zero Defect Zero Effect programme the highest quality rating). All products are manufactured in compliance with applicable Indian and international regulatory standards.

Q: What is the Beaconic B400 and who is it designed for?

A: The Beaconic B400 is Beacon Diagnostics' flagship fully automatic biochemistry analyzer, designed for mid-to-high volume clinical laboratories, hospitals, and reference labs. It automates clinical chemistry testing across liver function, kidney function, lipid panels, glucose, thyroid parameters, and more delivering fast, accurate results with minimal manual intervention.

Q: What is the difference between the Beaconic B400 and Beaconic B200?

A: Both are fully automatic biochemistry analyzers. The Beaconic B400 is the higher-throughput model, suited for busier labs requiring faster turnaround across more tests. The Beaconic B200 is positioned for mid-size labs with moderate daily test volumes. Both support system reagents and open reagent configurations.

Q: Does Beacon Diagnostics offer open reagent biochemistry analyzers?

A: Yes. Beacon's biochemistry analyzers support both system reagents (Beaconic B400 and B200 specific) and open reagents (compatible with third-party clinical chemistry reagents). Open reagent flexibility allows labs to manage costs and source reagents based on local availability.

Q: What is the difference between a fully automatic and semi-automatic biochemistry analyzer?

A: A fully automatic biochemistry analyzer handles sample aspiration, reagent dispensing, mixing, incubation, photometry, and result reporting entirely without manual steps ideal for high-volume labs with a need for speed and throughput. A semi-automatic analyzer requires the operator to manually add samples or reagents, making it suitable for smaller labs with lower volumes or budget-constrained settings.

Q: What is the difference between a 3-part and 5-part hematology analyzer?

A: The key difference is in the level of white blood cell (WBC) differentiation:

• 3-Part Hematology Analyzer - differentiates WBCs into 3 populations: lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes. Ideal for routine CBC in smaller clinics, general practitioners, and basic diagnostic labs.

• 5-Part Hematology Analyzer - provides a full 5-differential WBC count: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. Required for detailed haematological evaluation, oncology support, and advanced clinical assessment in hospital labs.
   

  For most routine labs, a 3-part analyzer is sufficient. 5-part analyzers are recommended when detailed differential WBC data is clinically required.
   

Q: What hematology reagents does Beacon Diagnostics offer?

A: Beacon Diagnostics offers a full range of hematology reagents including 3-part and 5-part reagent kits (diluent, lyse, and rinse solutions), compatible with Beacon's own analyzers. System-specific and open reagent options are available through the Beacon distribution network.

Q: Can Beacon hematology reagents be used with analyzers from other manufacturers?

A: Some Beacon open-platform hematology reagents are compatible with third-party analyzers. Compatibility depends on the specific analyzer model. Contact our technical support team or your local Beacon distributor with your analyzer model number to confirm compatibility before ordering.

Q: What is the Beaconic Lyte+ electrolyte analyzer used for?

A: The Beaconic Lyte+ is an electrolyte analyzer designed to measure critical electrolytes sodium (Na), potassium (K), chloride (Cl), and ionised calcium (iCa)  in serum, plasma, urine, and whole blood. It is used in ICUs, emergency labs, nephrology departments, and routine clinical labs for fluid and electrolyte balance assessment.

Q: What parameters does the Beaconic Urilyzer+ test?

A: The Beaconic Urilyzer+ performs automated urinalysis using reagent strips, testing for parameters including glucose, protein, ketones, blood, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrite, leucocytes, specific gravity, and pH. It is designed for high-throughput urinalysis in hospitals, labs, and health check centres.

Q: Does Beacon make serology reagents? What are they used for?

A: Yes, Beacon Diagnostics manufactures serology reagents used for blood grouping (ABO and Rh typing) and cross-matching before blood transfusions. These are critical for blood banks, hospital transfusion medicine departments, and pathology labs.

Q: Does Beacon Diagnostics provide after-sales service?

A: Yes. Beacon Diagnostics has a dedicated service infrastructure with trained service engineers and 350+ field experts across India. Services include installation, operator training, calibration, preventive maintenance, breakdown support, and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC).