The new EUROPattern system provides automated high-speed acquisition, archiving and interpretation of immunofluorescence images, supporting autoimmune disease diagnostics, in particular the analysis of anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) and anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (ANCA). Alongside a high-precision optical system it has a controlled LED, which maintains a constant light flux, ensuring highly reproducible results. The exceptionally long life span (over 50,000 hours) and low power consumption of the cLED ensure cost-effectiveness. The microscope can process up to 500 analyses in succession, correctly identifying the slides by means of matrix codes. The EUROPattern system includes powerful pattern recognition software which identifies and classifies all ANA, anticytoplasmic antibodies and ANCA, even if more than one antibody is present. The system also evaluates anti-dsDNA antibodies on Crithidia luciliae as well as transfected cell substrates. Results are viewed on the PC screen, and can be checked retrospectively at the microscope if necessary. Images from further substrates such as liver, kidney and stomach can be recorded and archived. The laboratory management system EUROLabOffice, organises workflow and documents all data and processes. The software consolidates all results into one report per patient and also compares new findings with previous records. Different user levels provide a hierarchical review of results, thus increasing security. Final reports can be signed electronically and forwarded at a click of the mouse.
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Trace level quantitation of multiple compounds
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaShimadzu’s LCMS-8050 triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS meets the growing demand for trace-level quantitation in clinical research and other markets. It incorporates proprietary ultrafast technologies as well as a newly developed ion source and collision cell technology. As the flagship model of Shimadzu’s UFMS (Ultra-Fast Mass Spectrometry) product line, the LCMS-8050 features high sensitivity, high data quality and also claims the the world’s fastest data acquisition rates in the market.
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HCV POC testing
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThe ASSURE Palm Reader used with MULTISURE HCV is a CE marked professional small instrument for rapid and automated analysis of HCV. This combination is ideal for meeting the needs of healthcare professionals for point-of-care testing. The MP Diagnostics MULTISURE HCV antibody assay is a multi-parameter qualitative immunochromatographic assay for the in-vitro detection of antibodies to HCV in human whole blood, plasma or serum. This innovative design reads HCV Core, NS3, NS4, NS5 protein bands and is also equipped with the company’s patented reverse flow technology which gives the user strong visual identification, easy interpretation of results and reduced accordance of intermediates. A fully integrated hand held instrument with software and barcode technology, the MP Diagnostics ASSURE Palm Reader, in combination with the MULTISURE HCV assay, offers the advantages of result interpretation, documentation and ease of use of point-of-care testing for HCV in only 15 minutes.
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Disposable tips for OEM customers
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaTecan has created a range of Cavro Disposable Tips for use with the company’s Cavro brand OEM components. Offering customers a selection of premium consumables to complement their Cavro Omni Robot and Cavro Air Displacement Pipettor (ADP) options, these high quality tips have been developed and validated to ensure optimal performance and reliable operation. The conductive polypropylene tips are available in a variety of tip volumes, and can be supplied in customer-branded packaging for large volume orders.
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Immunofluorescence microscope and software system
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThe new EUROPattern system provides automated high-speed acquisition, archiving and interpretation of immunofluorescence images, supporting autoimmune disease diagnostics, in particular the analysis of anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) and anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (ANCA). Alongside a high-precision optical system it has a controlled LED, which maintains a constant light flux, ensuring highly reproducible results. The exceptionally long life span (over 50,000 hours) and low power consumption of the cLED ensure cost-effectiveness. The microscope can process up to 500 analyses in succession, correctly identifying the slides by means of matrix codes. The EUROPattern system includes powerful pattern recognition software which identifies and classifies all ANA, anticytoplasmic antibodies and ANCA, even if more than one antibody is present. The system also evaluates anti-dsDNA antibodies on Crithidia luciliae as well as transfected cell substrates. Results are viewed on the PC screen, and can be checked retrospectively at the microscope if necessary. Images from further substrates such as liver, kidney and stomach can be recorded and archived. The laboratory management system EUROLabOffice, organises workflow and documents all data and processes. The software consolidates all results into one report per patient and also compares new findings with previous records. Different user levels provide a hierarchical review of results, thus increasing security. Final reports can be signed electronically and forwarded at a click of the mouse.
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Anaerobic, microaerophilic, capnophilic environment system
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaSOBIODA introduces its new system BACTR Plus for the automated and standardized creation of specific environments for fastidious bacteria. The BACTR Plus operates with the substitution principle: it evacuates air from the jar with the vacuum pump and replaces it with the specific gas mixture in relation with the cultivated bacteria. The system replaces all chemical bags (for anaerobiosis, micro-aerophily, CO2 supplementation). It is a very economical and fast alternative to chemical bags and chambers. To ensure traceability of any use of the system, the BACT-R Plus is able to save on the SD card all data related to the user, the jar, the gas, the programme. The reproducibility of the atmosphere creation contributes to the standardization of the procedure, allowing IOS15189 requirements to be achieved.
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Oxcarbazepine metabolite (MHD) assay
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaOxcarbazepine is a pro-drug indicated for treatment of partial seizures, a form of epilepsy. Serum concentrations (3-35 mg/L) of the active monohydroxy derivative (MHD) metabolite are associated with clinically effective control of partial seizures. Toxic side effects may occur more commonly at concentrations greater than 35 mg/L. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is justified when changes are expected that might alter MHD clearance including pregnancy, concomitant use of liver enzyme inducing drugs, or renal insufficiency. The ARK Oxcarbazepine Metabolite Assay is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay intended for the quantitative determination of MHD in human serum on automated clinical chemistry analysers. The ARK Oxcarbazepine Metabolite Assay is available for export outside the US. It has not received clearance/approval by the U.S. FDA.
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Rapid detection of toxigenic C. difficile
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThe Genspeed C.diff OneStep test identifies toxigenic C. difficile by combining detection of Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GDH), Toxin A, Toxin B and binary toxin in a single, molecular diagnostic test. The complete analysis including the detection on the Genspeed R2 analyser takes under 100 min. The new test addresses one of the most serious threats to healthcare systems worldwide, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), which is believed to be the most common healthcareassociated infection. The disease is causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) that may lead to pseudomembranous colitis and even to death. In a 2013 pub-lished report, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the USA categorized C. difficile infections as “Threat Level Urgent”, the highest level available. The Genspeed C.diff OneStep test features a simple, one-step molecular diagnostic test, avoiding the currently used sequential 2-step diagnostic test procedures which combine different test systems and assay principles for GDH and the C. difficile toxins. The rapid test provides conclusive results without the need for confirmatory re-testing and enables inter-laboratory comparisons of test results. Ready-touse reagents and automated dispensing minimize the number of manual process steps within the workflow. The Genspeed R2 analyser represents a reliable solution for customers interested in fast and accurate results. The virtually service-free system is simple to operate and is available at an attractive cost-benefit ratio. Genspeed products are currently available for sale in the EU and EFTA countries only. Availability in other countries outside the US is on request.
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Fully automated 25-OH Vitamin D2/D3 LC-MS/MS analysis
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaAn innovative combination provides the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) tested LC-MS/MS Vitamin D2/D3 analysis kit with an accuracy of 96%, together with the Zivak fully automated sample preparation and injection system. This innovation now enables laboratories to receive accurate and fast LC-MS/MS Vitamin D2/D3 results in 1.7 minute per test, including sample preparation, sample injection and analysis run time. While preparation is in process, the Zivak Multitasker injects at the same time the already prepared samples into the LC-MS/MS instrument. This efficient process combined with the Zivak 25-OH Vitamin D2/D3 analysis kit where the analysis run time is about 1.5 minute now makes it possible to place the samples into the sample preparation tray and receive results in a fully automated way. The Zivak-Multitasker can handle up to 220 samples in one run.
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Diagnostic antisera for bacterial identification
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaMAST ASSURE Bacterial Agglutinating Antisera products are a comprehensive range of polyvalent and monovalent diagnostic antisera for bacterial identification. Bacterial serotype is easily determined according to the expression of flagella (H) and somatic (O) antigens. Mast Antisera products are used globally for antigenic analysis of clinically significant bacteria, including MAST ASSURE Salmonella Antisera for identification of the species within the genus Salmonella using the Kauffmann-White Scheme for classification. The MAST ASSURE product range features simple slide and test tube agglutination methods and easy to read results. All antisera are derived from immunized rabbits, adsorbed to remove cross agglutinins and filter sterilized. Presented in 2ml dropper bottles, the reagents are user friendly and ensure minimal laboratory wastage. An extensive range of antisera is available from stock with a large range of sera manufactured to special order.
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POC immunoassay analyser
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaMultiple studies indicate a large number of diseases including cancer, infectious and cardiac diseases can be avoided, or even cured with early detection. The m16, a POCT magnetic immunoassay analyser with advanced magnetic bead-linked GMR (Giant Magneto Resistive) biosensor, can maximise and shorten the clinical laboratory’s turn around period, thereby providing faster, more accurate results and optimizing the clinical treatment’s efficiency.
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