Now available are 60 new CE marked tests that offer a comprehensive range of high quality clinical chemistry reagents which are complemented by calibrators and controls to meet growing laboratory requirements. The new tests include substrates, enzymes, electrolytes, lipids, specific proteins and special tests. Easy-to-use and safe, the tests’ liquid reagents are ready-to-use and load directly onto the Diatron Pictus clinical chemistry analyser range, for which they have been designed and performance-optimized. Delivering high quality performance with excellent sensitivity, precision and linearity, all Diatron clinical chemistry reagents are QC-guaranteed. They are manufactured in large production lots in an ISO9001-certified production facility, where they undergo extensive performance testing for each batch and lot to ensure variation is minimized and shelf-life maximized to up to 24 months. Designed to meet and exceed stringent customer requirements, the new tests perform at the highest level of clinical chemistry reagents. Protein assays demonstrate low interference from hook effect or heterophilic antibodies, whilst a unique Ab-latex binding technique enhances quality in Diatron’s immunoturbidimetric-based assays. Diatron clinical chemistry reagents are highly stable and require minimal calibration runs, so can remain on the analyser between runs. Wide assay ranges in many tests ensure fewer sample repeats, saving laboratory time and cost. All tests are also conveniently barcoded for data traceability and eliminating wastage, with calibrators and controls available in appropriate sizes and formats. When used in combination with Diatron’s Pictus family of economical, automated clinical chemistry analysers, Diatron reagents enable automatic reruns and reflex testing. The Pictus range includes the high throughput, fully automated random- access Pictus 700 system and a medium-throughput, bench top automated analyser the Pictus 400.
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Unsaturated iron binding capacity reagent
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaA new reagent for measurement of unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC) in serum and plasma based on the direct method doesn’t require any manual precipitation process. Serum Iron is transported from one organ to another as Fe3+ by apotransferrin, a plasma iron transport protein. The apotransferrin-Fe3+ complex is called transferrin. Normally, only about one third of the iron binding sites of transferrin are occupied by iron. The additional amount of iron that can be bound is the Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC). The sum of iron concentration and UIBC represents the Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC). A decrease in Iron Binding Capacity may be due to hemochromatosis, acute iron poisoning, active cirrhosis or acute hepatitis. Iron binding capacity is usually increased in anemia by iron deficiency. BioSystems introduces this method (Ferrozine – differential bireagent) in its portfolio for both manual and automated systems.
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Semi-automatic desktop POC analyser for glycated hemoglobin measurement
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaQuo-Lab HbA1c Analyser is a revolution in glycated hemoglobin measurement. This compact, semi-automatic desktop point of care (POC) analyser combines market leading accuracy with low cost and ease of use.
A simple procedure delivers lab-accurate results within four minutes (CV < 3% at 7% A1c) from a venous or finger prick blood sample of just 4ul. Quo-Lab uses the same boronate affinity methodology used by Quo-Test and is similarly unaffected by Hb variants.
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Colony count/zone measurement system
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaAutomatically generating antibiotic and vaccine potency analysis from count and zone data, the ProtoCOL 3 affordable colony counting and zone measurement system is designed for flexibility and accuracy. The instrument can read plates of 30 – 150mm, detecting colonies as small as 43 microns and measuring zones to 0.1mm.Additionally, the system’s unique tri-colour imaging method facilitates the distinguishing of grid lines on filters from colonies as well as the counting of black colonies on dark media.
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High throughput allergy and autoimmunity diagnostics
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaWith Phadia 2500 and Phadia 5000 the global leader in allergy and autoimmunity diagnostics brings increased power to the lab. Based on a technology commonly recognised as the gold standard, these laboratory systems offer flexibility and unrivalled capacity along with proven reliability and accuracy. The new instruments enables both ImmunoCAP allergy tests and EliA autoimmunity tests to be run on the same instrument. These specialised assays allow the detection of more than 600 allergens and 80 allergen components, as well as autoimmunity tests for diagnosing over 20 diseases. The capacity of the instruments is unique. Depending on setup, 390 to 960 results can be generated per hour. Laboratory workflow and operational hands on time is minimised, since handling and loading of specimens and reagents is automated. Along with the existing smaller and mid-sized systems, these high-throughput systems bring accuracy, efficiency and economic value to the laboratory.
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Automated capillary electrophoresis system
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThe Capillarys 3 system benefits from the latest technology advancements along with high throughput, high samples and reagents capacity, genuine walk-away, high-tech traceability, cap piercing and smart flexible workflow options. A variety of samples types can be used, serum, urine, whole blood, capillary blood and dry spots. Capillarys 3 works either dedicated to a high volume single assay or in multiassay mode. Using the well established Sebia capillary electrophoresis technology Capillarys 3 offers consistent results with current Capillarys/Minicap.
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Molecular diagnostic controls for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea assays
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaA new series of controls for use with highly sensitive nucleic acid assays, ACCURUN 341 Nucleic Acid Positive controls for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/NG) are designed to monitor and validate molecular diagnostic test performance. The controls are prepared with elementary bodies derived from cultured Chlamydia trachomatis and cultured colony-forming units of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This whole organism design closely simulates an actual patient sample, challenging every stage of the assay from sample extraction through amplification and detection. The controls do not require reconstitution or dilutions that could possibly introduce contamination or variation into the assay. They are specially designed for use on the four most popular platforms currently on the market. Instrument-specific vials allow the controls to be placed directly in the test platform.
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First commercial serological tests for Zika virus
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaELISA and indirect immunofluorescence tests (IIFT) have been developed for sensitive and specific detection of antibodies against Zika virus in patient serum samples. The assays are suitable for diagnosing acute infections as well as for disease surveillance. In particular, serological analyses can aid the differentiation of infections with Zika virus, dengue virus and chikungunya virus, which manifest with similar symptoms and are endemic in much the same geographic regions. Anti-Zika Virus ELISA (IgM or IgG) are based on highly specific recombinant Zika NS1 protein which avoids cross reactivity with other flaviviruses. Data from panels of well characterized sera have confirmed that there is no cross reactivity with flaviviruses including dengue, West Nile, yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis viruses. In studies on clinically and serologically characterized samples the IgM and IgG ELISA showed 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity. Anti-Zika Virus IIFT (IgM or IgG) utilize Zika virus-infected cells as the antigenic substrate. Positive and negative results are evaluated by fluorescence microscopy. With the Arboviral Fever Mosaic 2 the Zika virus substrate is incubated in parallel with substrates for chikungunya virus and dengue virus serotypes 1 to 4. This BIOCHIP combination can help in the differential diagnosis of Zika, dengue and chikungunya virus infections. Due to the use of whole virus particles, cross reactivities between flavivirus antibodies can occur. Serological tests provide a longer window for diagnosis than direct detection methods, which are only effective during the viremic phase within the first week after onset of symptoms. Detection of specific IgM or a significant rise in specific IgG in a pair of samples taken seven to ten days apart is evidence of an acute infection. Serological analyses are also important for prenatal monitoring, screening of donated blood and epidemiological studies. Zika virus is the pathogenic agent of Zika fever, an infectious topical disease which manifests with fever, exanthema and arthritis. Zika virus infection has been linked to congenital malformations, in particular microcephaly, and neurological complications such as Guillain-Barré syndrome. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes of the Aedes family. Zika virus is currently spreading explosively in the Americas.
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Special protein analysis
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaDesigned for the special protein laboratory, Optilite is fully optimized to create simplicity from complex analytical processes. It enhances efficiency, saves time and reduces costs with its easy-to-use, intelligent system, making it possible to streamline workload through flexible, unrestricted access to samples, reagents and cuvettes for smart resource management and optimal productivity. Unique features include three methods of antigen excess detection providing unparalleled protection. The custom design ensures the analyser and assays work in harmony and maximizes their potential.
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‘Pre-printed’ Durable Barcode Labels
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaEliminating the hassle of ‘in-house’ data printing, CILS provides immediate, custom printed durable laboratory labels for all applications. Working from any data format (spreadsheets, laboratory management systems etc), the company can print any industry barcode (Code 128, 2D Datamatix, Code 39 etc) onto a range of over 3,500 application-specific durable label material/adhesive combinations, resistant to the harshest laboratory processes including cryogenic freezer storage (-196°C), steam sterilization cycles, chemicals/ solvents, repeated handling etc. CILS durable laboratory barcode labels are constructed to any size, shape, colour, pre-printed corporate design and material/adhesive combination.
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Clinical chemistry test range
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaNow available are 60 new CE marked tests that offer a comprehensive range of high quality clinical chemistry reagents which are complemented by calibrators and controls to meet growing laboratory requirements. The new tests include substrates, enzymes, electrolytes, lipids, specific proteins and special tests. Easy-to-use and safe, the tests’ liquid reagents are ready-to-use and load directly onto the Diatron Pictus clinical chemistry analyser range, for which they have been designed and performance-optimized. Delivering high quality performance with excellent sensitivity, precision and linearity, all Diatron clinical chemistry reagents are QC-guaranteed. They are manufactured in large production lots in an ISO9001-certified production facility, where they undergo extensive performance testing for each batch and lot to ensure variation is minimized and shelf-life maximized to up to 24 months. Designed to meet and exceed stringent customer requirements, the new tests perform at the highest level of clinical chemistry reagents. Protein assays demonstrate low interference from hook effect or heterophilic antibodies, whilst a unique Ab-latex binding technique enhances quality in Diatron’s immunoturbidimetric-based assays. Diatron clinical chemistry reagents are highly stable and require minimal calibration runs, so can remain on the analyser between runs. Wide assay ranges in many tests ensure fewer sample repeats, saving laboratory time and cost. All tests are also conveniently barcoded for data traceability and eliminating wastage, with calibrators and controls available in appropriate sizes and formats. When used in combination with Diatron’s Pictus family of economical, automated clinical chemistry analysers, Diatron reagents enable automatic reruns and reflex testing. The Pictus range includes the high throughput, fully automated random- access Pictus 700 system and a medium-throughput, bench top automated analyser the Pictus 400.
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