Overall, laboratory facilities of all sizes are looking to acquire new chemistry analyzers with over two thirds (67%) looking to do so in the near future. Acquisitions among smaller facilities (1-200 beds) are expected to be particularly lively with nearly three quarters of facilities looking to do so. Available test menu and ease of maintenance are key purchasing factors among all facility types.

Facilities of all sizes are planning acquisitions, with particular uptake among smaller facilities (1-200 beds).

Laboratories are largely satisfied with their chemistry analyzers, yet room for improvement remains.

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Roche, Beckman Coulter, Abbott, and Siemens Healthineers lead among the vendor systems under consideration.