Machinery Masters is a marketplace for new and used blood bank analysers, the immunohaematology instruments that determine blood groups, screen for antibodies, and confirm compatibility before transfusion. A blood bank analyser automates ABO and Rh grouping, antibody screening and identification, and crossmatching, generating the results that make safe transfusion possible.

These instruments operate as regulated in vitro diagnostic devices within transfusion laboratory quality systems accredited to ISO 15189 or equivalent standards. Buyers include transfusion laboratory managers in hospitals, blood donation and transfusion services, and reference immunohaematology laboratories. Browse verified sellers to compare method, throughput, software version, condition, and price before you buy.

Shop Blood Bank Analysers by Type

Blood bank analysers are available in several configurations suited to different sample volumes, test menus, and levels of automation. Selecting the correct type keeps the grouping and antibody-testing method matched to your workload and the way your transfusion laboratory works. The main differences between configurations relate to the detection method, whether the analyser is fully or semi-automated, its sample throughput, and the range of immunohaematology tests it supports.

Automated Blood Grouping and Antibody Screening Analysers

Fully automated analysers perform ABO and Rh grouping, antibody screening, and identification in a continuous, walk-away workflow with barcode tracking and results reporting. They suit high-volume hospital transfusion laboratories and blood services where throughput, traceability, and hands-off operation are essential to safe, timely results.

Column Agglutination (Gel Card) Systems

Column agglutination systems use gel or glass-bead microtubes to capture agglutination reactions in a stable, easily read format. Available as semi-automated and automated platforms, they are a widely adopted standard for blood grouping, antibody screening, and crossmatching because the reactions are clear, reproducible, and straightforward to interpret.

Microplate Blood Grouping Systems

Microplate systems perform blood grouping and antibody detection in high-density plate formats, often using solid-phase or haemagglutination methods. Their high sample capacity suits blood donation centres and large laboratories processing many samples per run, where batch efficiency and cost per test matter most.

Semi-Automated and Benchtop Analysers

Semi-automated and benchtop analysers deliver reliable immunohaematology testing in a compact footprint for smaller laboratories, satellite sites, and backup capacity. They automate key steps such as incubation, centrifugation, and reading while keeping the instrument small enough for limited bench space.

Crossmatching and Compatibility Systems

Crossmatching and compatibility systems confirm that donor units are compatible with a patient's blood before transfusion. Whether run on column agglutination or microplate platforms, they provide the final compatibility check that protects patients from transfusion reactions, so reliability and clear result interpretation are the priorities.

Blood Bank Analysers Brands on Machinery Masters

Machinery Masters lists blood bank analysers from established immunohaematology and transfusion diagnostics manufacturers, so you can source a specific make and model or compare comparable analysers across sellers.

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Bio-Rad
Grifols
Immucor
Diagast
Werfen
Beckman Coulter
Sysmex
Quotient
Tecan

Blood Bank Analysers: Applications and Uses

Blood bank analysers are deployed across hospital, donation, and reference settings wherever blood must be grouped, screened, and matched for safe transfusion. Requirements depend on sample volume, the complexity of testing, and the accreditation framework the laboratory works within.

Hospital Transfusion Laboratories

Hospital transfusion laboratories use blood bank analysers to group patients, screen for antibodies, and crossmatch units for surgery, emergency care, and inpatient transfusion. Reliable automation, full traceability, and rapid turnaround are essential where results directly support urgent clinical care.

Blood Donation and Transfusion Services

Blood donation and transfusion services group and screen large numbers of donor samples to build a safe, well-characterised blood supply. High-throughput grouping and antibody screening, batch efficiency, and robust data management are the priorities in this high-volume environment.

Reference Immunohaematology Laboratories

Reference laboratories carry out complex antibody identification and investigate difficult cases that hospital transfusion labs refer on. These settings need analysers and methods with high analytical sensitivity and the flexibility to run extended immunohaematology panels.

Antenatal and Maternity Testing

Antenatal services group and screen pregnant patients to detect antibodies that could affect the baby, guiding anti-D prophylaxis and monitoring. Accurate grouping and sensitive antibody detection are critical to protecting maternal and neonatal health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a blood bank analyser do?

A blood bank analyser automates the core tests of immunohaematology: determining a patient's ABO and Rh blood group, screening the plasma for red cell antibodies, identifying any antibodies found, and crossmatching donor units for compatibility. Together these tests confirm that blood can be transfused safely, which is why the analyser is central to hospital transfusion and blood donation services.

What is the difference between column agglutination and microplate methods?

Column agglutination, often called the gel card method, captures reactions in gel-filled microtubes that hold the agglutination pattern in a clear, stable, easily read form, and it is widely used for grouping, screening, and crossmatching. Microplate methods run grouping and antibody detection in high-density plates, frequently using solid-phase technology, which gives very high sample throughput. Column agglutination favours clear interpretation, while microplate favours batch volume.

What is the difference between antibody screening and crossmatching?

Antibody screening tests a patient's plasma against known reagent red cells to detect clinically significant red cell antibodies before transfusion. Crossmatching tests the patient's plasma directly against the specific donor unit to confirm compatibility. Screening identifies whether antibodies are present in general, while crossmatching confirms that a particular unit is safe to transfuse.

What should I consider when buying a blood bank analyser?

Match the method and throughput to your workload, choosing between column agglutination and microplate and between fully and semi-automated operation, and then check the test menu, reagent-system compatibility, barcode and connectivity features, and footprint. For a used analyser, confirm the software version, service history, and manufacturer support for the model. Confirm the specification with the seller before you buy.

Can used blood bank analysers be used for patient testing?

Yes, with appropriate verification and quality-system management. As a regulated in vitro diagnostic device, a used blood bank analyser must pass performance verification before patient testing and operate within the laboratory's documented quality management system, with ongoing quality control and proficiency testing. Confirm regulatory status, software version, and manufacturer service support with the seller before deploying it.

Where can I buy blood bank analysers on Machinery Masters?

Browse Machinery Masters for new and used blood bank analysers, blood grouping and antibody screening systems, and crossmatching platforms from verified sellers worldwide. Use the search and filter tools to narrow by method, brand, and specification, then contact sellers directly to confirm software version, reagent compatibility, and service history before you buy.

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