This ultra-low temperature freezer is designed to offer laboratories a greener solution: less power consumption, less noise and higher efficiency without compromising the integrity of samples. The Thermo Scientific TSX ultra-low temperature freezer features natural refrigerants for lower environmental impact and higher cooling efficiency. Due to its intuitive design, the TSX freezer uses up to 50 percent less energy than conventional refrigerant ultra-low freezers and delivers temperature uniformity that continuously adapts to a laboratory’s environment. Conventional ultra-low temperature freezers use single-speed compressors that continually cycle on and off , resulting in poor temperature recovery following door openings. The TSX ultra-low temperature freezer is equipped with the unique V-Drive technology. When conditions are stable, the V-Drive is designed to operate at a low speed to reduce energy consumption while maintaining a uniform temperature. When dealing with frequent door openings or when samples are added to the freezer, the control system detects the activity and increases the drive speed to bring temperatures quickly back to the set point. The V-Drive also helps limit sound output to 46 db(A), making the TSX freezer up to 20 times quieter, comparable to a conventional refrigerator. For busy labs, the constant, disruptive noise created by compressors can compromise communications and create a less–than-ideal working environment. The freezer also utilizes water-blown foam insulation, which eliminates the off -gassing typical of urethane-insulated freezers. Additional product features include a 600-box sample capacity to maximize storage within a 1.06m2 footprint, intuitive touch screen interface for access to vital freezer information, and on-board computer and USB port for data storage and exchange. The TSX freezer is now available in Europe in a 50 Hz version.
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NGS panel molecular test for colon cancer
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaEKF subsidiary, Selah Genomics’ newly introduced PrecisionPath next generation sequencing (NGS) technology cancer test is the first commercially available NGS panel molecular test priced under US$1,000 (€880). Recently launched in partnership with Greenville Health systems (GHS), the test paves the way for accessible, low-cost personalized medicine in colon cancer. PrecisionPath can help oncologists select the most effective treatment options for a patient based on the specific molecular profile of their tumour.
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Ultra-low temperature freezer reduces energy usage
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThis ultra-low temperature freezer is designed to offer laboratories a greener solution: less power consumption, less noise and higher efficiency without compromising the integrity of samples. The Thermo Scientific TSX ultra-low temperature freezer features natural refrigerants for lower environmental impact and higher cooling efficiency. Due to its intuitive design, the TSX freezer uses up to 50 percent less energy than conventional refrigerant ultra-low freezers and delivers temperature uniformity that continuously adapts to a laboratory’s environment. Conventional ultra-low temperature freezers use single-speed compressors that continually cycle on and off , resulting in poor temperature recovery following door openings. The TSX ultra-low temperature freezer is equipped with the unique V-Drive technology. When conditions are stable, the V-Drive is designed to operate at a low speed to reduce energy consumption while maintaining a uniform temperature. When dealing with frequent door openings or when samples are added to the freezer, the control system detects the activity and increases the drive speed to bring temperatures quickly back to the set point. The V-Drive also helps limit sound output to 46 db(A), making the TSX freezer up to 20 times quieter, comparable to a conventional refrigerator. For busy labs, the constant, disruptive noise created by compressors can compromise communications and create a less–than-ideal working environment. The freezer also utilizes water-blown foam insulation, which eliminates the off -gassing typical of urethane-insulated freezers. Additional product features include a 600-box sample capacity to maximize storage within a 1.06m2 footprint, intuitive touch screen interface for access to vital freezer information, and on-board computer and USB port for data storage and exchange. The TSX freezer is now available in Europe in a 50 Hz version.
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Hematology system
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaBioSystems offers a complete hematology system based on an HA3 three part-differential and specific reagent, mostly suitable for routine laboratories, medical offices and small hospitals. This system establishes a new standard in blood count analysis, providing remarkable laboratory savings in space, time and operating costs. The HA3 hematology analyser utilizes the volumetric impedance method and incorporates microfluidic technology to reduce reagent consumption, providing optimal determination of the parameters. The analyser provides 22 parameters with a speed of 60 tests/hour, using a 2.4uL processed sample volume. Features of the instrument include a 10-inch LCD touch screen, 2 USB, Ethernet and LIS connection ports and a storage capacity of 100,000 results including histograms.
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Fastest 25OH Vitamin D ELISA assay
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThis new 25OH Vitamin D ELISA assay allows the determination of 25OH Vitamin D in serum and plasma in 90 minutes. This assay has all the features of the original FDA-approved 25OH Vitamin D ELISA that DIAsource launched in 2012 but is by far the fastest 25OH Vitamin D ELISA in the market. The Vitamin D ELISA assay is typically used in smaller and mid-size laboratories either on an automated ELISA platform or manually. Also for these laboratories it has become more important to off er results as quickly as possible. The actually launched assay is a direct answer to these requests in the market. With the addition of this unique 25OH Vitamin D Total ELISA 90’ assay to its product line the company completes its Vitamin D product portfolio. Vitamin D is commonly known for its importance in bone metabolism. It promotes calcium absorption ensuring adequate bone mineralization. Recent studies have shown additional roles in the body, including modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and reduction of inflammation. Mounting evidence suggests that Vitamin D deficiency could be linked to several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Production of Vitamin D is induced in the skin through exposure to sunlight, and it can be found in food like fish and liver oil. The overall prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency however is extremely high.
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ELISAs for Alzheimer’s disease
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaDetermination of the biomarkers amyloid beta (Aβ) 1-40 and 1-42 and total tau in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is increasingly important for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in the early stages. Measurement of these highly sensitive and specific analytes aids the classification and prognosis of dementia. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease show a significantly decreased level of Aβ 1-42, which is already detectable 5-10 years before the start of cognitive changes. Aβ 1-40 remains unchanged. The determination of the ratio Aβ 1-42 to Aβ 1-40 increases the efficiency of early diagnostics and might help to discriminate Alzheimer’s disease from vascular dementia. The concentrations of total tau and phosphorylated tau increase when patients show advanced neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment. It is thus possible to discriminate Alzheimer’s patients from healthy persons by means of CSF analyses. The analytes Aβ 1-42, Aβ 1-40 and total tau can be measured precisely and reproducibly using a new generation of test systems. The ELISAs are based on well-characterized capture antibodies. Lyophilized calibrators and controls provide convenient test performance, high precision and clinical accuracy. The procedures are highly standardized and can be automated on EUROIMMUN analysers and other open ELISA platforms. The assays were developed by EUROIMMUN in collaboration with ADx Neurosciences. The EUROIMMUN Beta- Amyloid (1-42), Beta-Amyloid (1-40) and Total-Tau ELISAs are CE-certified.
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Safety hypodermic needle
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaFor many healthcare workers, needlestick injuries carry a high risk of infection with blood-borne pathogens such as hepatitis C and HIV, with recent studies revealing significantly higher levels of affliction amongst people in hospitals than in the wider population. Given the trauma experienced by those affected as well as the substantial consequential costs, Greiner Bio-One has added another new product to its range of safety solutions in an attempt to eliminate this risk as far as possible. The new VACUETTE CLIX Safety Hypodermic Needle can be used for taking venous blood samples and for giving injections. This versatile product comes with a wide range of needle thicknesses and lengths, easily distinguishable thanks to their colour-coded safety shields. Its intuitive use requires only minimal training. The needle has an integrated safety mechanism, which can be activated using a solid surface or the user’s thumb. When the users hear a click, they know that the safety shield is positioned securely around the needle and they can proceed without any risk of a needlestick injury. This product has been designed to be used with the VACUETTE HOLDEX tube holder, which has an eccentric luer fitting for a flatter puncture angle and thus increased comfort for the patient and user.
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Fully automated histology tissue embedder
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThe AutoTEC a120 is a secondgeneration, fully automated tissue embedder that eliminates the labour intensive need to manually orient and embed tissue specimens and form tissue or cell paraffin blocks. The AutoTEC technology, combined with the Paraform Sectionable Cassette System ensure that the orientation of specimens is locked from grossing to microtomy for all routine tissue types, thereby eliminating the risk of orientation mistakes and tissue loss for increasing patient safety. The new AutoTEC a120 with the Paraform Sectionable Cassettes remains the industry’s first and only fully automated embedding system. Enhanced features include the incorporation of a cassette barcode reader for LIS connectivity and traceability of specimen blocks, and the SMARTair technology to optimize block quality. A larger 15 inch touch screen monitor and the enhanced, intuitive operating system both deliver user convenience. Based on customer feedback, the input and output doors, the paraffin reservoir and access to the base molds are redesigned providing improved ergonomics while requiring minimal user maintenance and further increasing up-time. When used in conjunction with the Tissue-Tek Xpress x120 Rapid Tissue Processors the AutoTEC a120 offers a high throughput of up to 120 cassettes per hour and enables laboratories to reallocate valuable personnel now manually working at embedding stations, and to conveniently level the daily workload in a lean continuous workflow. These SMART Automation systems provide high quality and safe tissue processing, consistent clean blocks, and all important same-day diagnosis.
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Risk management software
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaBio-Rad Mission: Control is the first objective risk management soft ware to help laboratories identify the best QC rules and the right QC frequency to develop a customized quality control plan to deliver reliable test results. Bio- Rad Mission: Control uniquely quantifies a laboratory’s risk tolerance, going beyond traditional subjective risk assessments. It allows a lab to establish a QC plan that is consistent with the CLSI EP23-A guideline and better assess the risk of reporting incorrect patient test results back to the physician.
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HIV POC testing
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaDeveloped for use with the MULTISURE HIV test, the ASSURE Palm Reader is a soon to be CE-marked professional small instrument for rapid and automate analysis of HIV. This combination is ideal for meeting the needs of healthcare professionals for point-of-care testing. The MP Diagnostics MULTISURE HIV Test is a qualitative immunochromatographic assay for the rapid in vitro detection and differentiation of antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in human serum, plasma or whole blood. This MULTISURE HIV test is the only screening product with 4 individual tests markers to detect antibodies to gp120 (HIV-1), gp41 (HIV-1), p24 (HIV-1/2) and gp36 (HIV-2) and is also equipped with MP Diagnostics’ patented reverse flow technology which gives the user stronger visual identification, easier interpretation of results and reduced accordance of intermediates. The MP Diagnostics ASSURE Palm Reader is a fully integrated handheld instrument with software and barcode technology that make for easy operation. The key advantages of the combination of ASSURE Palm reader and MULTISURE HIV are result interpretation, documentation and ease of use in point-of-care testing for HIV in only 15 minutes.
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Puritan Liquid Amies Transport System changes name to Opti-Swab™
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaFormerly known as “Puritan Liquid Amies Transport System” for aerobic & fastidious bacteria, this combination of Puritan liquid Amies medium and HydraFlock® swabs is now marketed under a new brand name, Opti-Swab™. The Opti-Swab™ name and fresh new label assure the end user rapid and easy product recognition and confirmation that they’ve made the optimal choice.
Opti-Swab™ incorporates 1ml of liquid Amies medium and is available in 3 configurations – with one standard, one mini-tip, or one ultrafine tip HydraFlock® swab for specimen collection. Vial and cap, medium and swab – all components have been engineered and produced by Puritan.
Opti-Swab™ Transport Systems was independently confirmed by a complete validation study on Copan’s Wasp®: Walk-Away Specimen Processor (WASP).
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