The new Altair 240 clinical chemistry analyser fulfills an international market need for a fully automated bench-top platform supported by the Stanbio chemistry reagent menu. The fully automated system with LIS bi-directional connectivity is capable of performing up to 480 tests per hour. In addition to being supported by EKF’s broad menu of Stanbio ready-to-use, bar coded, liquid reagents for routine and special chemistries, the Altair 240 also provides the flexibility to configure open channel applications for many esoteric assays. EKF will expand the international presence of its clinical chemistry range with the Altair 240, as its customers have long asked for a cost-effective platform designed with Stanbio Chemistry products in mind. Built on 54 years of clinical chemistry expertise, this new platform enables EKF to offer a cost-effective solution, as either a main or back-up analyser, to improve productivity in both the hospital and physician office laboratory environments. Because it runs on Windows 7, operators can easily navigate its intuitive, touch screen menu. Features such as the capability to use bar coded, primary sample tubes, auto-rerun, auto-dilution and STAT interruption, all function to maximize the system’s overall efficiency.

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ELITechGroup Molecular Diagnostics and Precision System Science, Co., Ltd (PSS), a Japan-based global provider of laboratory instruments for nucleic acid extraction, jointly announced the upcoming CE-IVD marking of ELITe InGenius for IVD applications in Europe and the upcoming availability of the instrument as Laboratory Use Equipment in the US.
ELITe InGenius automatically performs all the steps of molecular diagnostics including extraction, amplification and result analysis. 1 to 12 samples can be processed with greater flexibility offering the possibility to potentially mix any kind of sample matrices within the same run and perform multiple and independent PCR even with completely diverse thermal profiles simply on demand. In addition, each of the 12 real-time PCR thermal cyclers is equipped with 6-optical channels, supplemented when appropriate with melt-curve analysis to provide extended multiplexing capability. The system is enabled with a unique real-time PCR menu based on ELITechGroup’s proven MGB technology, providing a rapid introduction of CE-IVD infectious disease menu for transplant monitoring and Healthcare Acquired Infections. The versatile system can also be used as an open platform running laboratory developed tests or other tests of interest. The ELITe InGenius combines unique capabilities not available on other sample-to-result systems, like universal extraction, storage of extracted nucleic acid and multiple and independently controlled RT PCR with multiplexing capabilities, offering to the laboratory an unprecedented flexibility and assay menu possibility. ELITechGroup has more than 12 assays in the pipeline for infectious disease testing.

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As part of our on-going development programme, we have recently introduced CAT-ID™ – a one disc test for the simple screening of carbapenemase-producing-Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). With no measurement required, CPE screening could not be easier as results can be easily interpreted via simple observation. CAT-ID™ can also be used in conjunction with Mast Carbapenemase Detection Set (D70C) and mastdiscs™ AST – Temocillin, for confirmation of KPC, MBL and OXA-48 enzymes.
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Sclavo Diagnostics International now offers a complete system for coagulation named KOS. Sclavo KOS 1 is a single channel coagulation analyser, while KOS 2 is a dual channel system. They can be used with all of the company’s coagulation reagents which have the applications ready for both instruments. KOS 1 & KOS 2 support clotting, chromogenic or immunoturbidimetric assays and are easy to operate. KOS 1 uses microvolumes (75 μl total) and is a compact, light weight instrument. KOS 2 allows double determination and PT+APTT profile testing. It also features a magnetic reagent stirrer and a dual stopwatch function. The Sclavo coagulation reagents are a complete line for diagnostic screening and special tests with applications developed for automated systems.
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Designed for urinalysis testing with the Mission urinalysis reagent strips, the updated Mission U500 analyser includes over 15 strip combinations, 8 builtin languages, and the ability to input colour and clarity all accessible through the new LCD colour touch screen. The Mission U500 urine analyser tests up to 500 tests/hour to fit medium/large volume sample testing. The analyser handles 14 different parameters including Microalbumin, Creatinine, and Calcium. The results are delivered via printouts with the ability to store up to 2,000 test results in the analyser’s memory searchable by test number, patient ID, date, STAT results, and QC results. The Mission U500 urine analyser offers professional accuracy combined with trusted technology, delivering confidence in results in any clinical setting.
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