STA Compact Max®, the new generation Stago analyser, delivers accurate and timely answers to clinicians while helping laboratories to cope with economic and functional challenges by improving efficiency both operationally and environmentally. Its reliability enables this multiparametric system to operate optimally in every situation, including in highly demanding environments in terms of workload and volume testing. Its ergonomic and graphical user interface ensures a seamless integration in the lab. Furthermore, the new additional expert module will provide standardized results with fast turnaround time. Designed for mid-volume throughput laboratories, the instrument is suitable for routine and specialty assays. It offers viscosity-based (mechanical) detection system for clotting assay, chromogenic and immunological testing, extended sample, reagent and disposable loading capacities, true STAT management and high traceability. A wide range of dedicated reagents, quality controls and calibrators is available.
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EliA Calprotectin is the first fully automated test for fecal calprotectin helping to differentiate inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional bowel disorders. After stool extraction the test can be processed fully automated on four Phadia® Laboratory Systems (Phadia 100, Phadia 250, Phadia 2500 and Phadia 5000), which meet the needs of laboratories of all sizes. This reduces the workload for the lab personnel, minimizes operational costs and optimizes the workflow. On top of this, EliA Calprotectin shows an excellent performance and provides results of high clinical usefulness. Because of its high sensitivity, the test can be used as a first-line test to rule out IBD, and can help to avoid unnecessary endoscopic procedures, while its high specificity assures a clear identification of IBD patients.
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Current front-line biochemical tests for assessment of Vitamin B12 status suffer from several important limitations including both false positives and false negatives, a wide indeterminate range and measurement of both active and inactive B12. Hematological test results can also be non-specific or misleading. The Active-B12 assay from Axis-Shield provides an innovative and highly accurate method for assessing Vitamin B12 status. The assay measures holotranscobalamin, the bio-active form of the vitamin. Holotranscobalamin represents only 10-30% of circulating B12 but is the only form taken up and utilized by the cells of the body – the Active-B12 assay therefore gives a more accurate assessment of the body’s B12 status. The CE-marked Active-B12 assay is a standard 96-well ELISA with break-apart strips and is supplied with all required reagents, calibrators and controls. The kit is compatible with liquid- handling automated instruments for higher throughput.
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Trinity Biotech’s Uni-GoldTM HSV-2 Rapid is a single use immunoassay for the qualititative detection of human IgG class antibodies to HSV-2 in human whole blood (venous or capillary) or serum. This product is the newest addition to the Uni-GoldTM range of STD rapid tests. This easy to use test features a 2 step procedure, giving results within 15 minutes. Used as a frontline screening assay, the Uni-GoldTM HSV-2 Rapid complements the company’s confirmatory CaptiaTM HSV Type Specific ELISA assays. The Uni-GoldTM HSV-2 Rapid will ensure communities and STD clinics can detect HSV-2 faster and more accurately at Point-Of-Impact. The HSV-2 test now joins Trinity’s established HIV test as part of the Uni-GoldTM brand of Point-Of-Impact rapid tests.
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Even with the advances in automated and robotic colony counters, there still remains a need for accurate, simple to use and lower cost hand-held units. The efficient and accurate handheld Scienceware Colony Counter is ideal for those who only do counting on an irregular basis or only count a few plates at a time and do not wish the expense of investing space and capital in a larger system. Simple to operate, the unit marks, counts and gives an audible and visual alert each time a count is registered on the digital display. The lightweight, comfortable to hold, pen-style design reduces the likelihood of error, combining all aspects of counting into one motion. Error is further reduced by the ability to count both up and down to verify sample counts. Able to store up to 35 sample counts in its memory, it can also display the sum total of all colonies counted. The display has a backlight for easy viewing in low light conditions, the audible alert can be turned off if desired, and the counting function can be locked to prevent error during breaks between counting. Long-life, red and black felt-tip markers, a protective storage case and a 3V lithium battery are included. A complete counting system that includes the colony counter, a magnifier, light box, AC adapter, and counting grid is also available.
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