Based on a dual system of nephelometry and turbidimetry test with high sensitivity, the QR-1000 fully automatic CRP analyser utilizes a replaceable laser device and integrated  detection system and offers a large detecting range. Testing speed is 60T/Hour and the tests may be run on peripheral whole blood, venous whole blood, serum or plasma samples. The analyser automatically detects the remaining reagent volume and calculates the number of tests available.
All results are shown on the same screen, which can be printed. Conversion of HCT value in whole blood makes result uniform in whole blood and serum. Other features include a 5.6 inch LCD touch screen, an integrated barcode scanner, a 3 RS232C interface for data transmission to an external printer or external barcode scanner and unlimited result storage.

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The FDA-approved EUROPattern system provides fully automated evaluation of indirect immunof luorescence tests for anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA), antineutrophil antibodies (ANCA) and now also Crithidia luciliae (CLIFT), EUROPLUS antigens and cellbased assays (e.g. anti-neuronal antibodies). The EUROPattern system consists of a fully automated microscope with slide magazine and advanced diagnostic software for rapid recording, interpretation and archiving of IFT images. Up to 500 analyses can be processed in 2.5 hours, corresponding to 18 seconds per field. Slides are correctly identified by means of matrix codes. The controlled LED in the microscope provides over 50,000 hours of constant light intensity, ensuring highly reproducible results. Positive and negative results for the substrates are clearly differentiated by the powerful software. Crithidiae evaluation is based on specific kinetoplast fluorescence rather than just dark-light classification, increasing reliability. Different ANA, anti-cytoplasmic and ANCA patterns are reliably identified, even if more than one antibody is present. Furthermore, the software provides titre designations with confidence values. Images from further substrates such as liver, kidney and stomach or the new anti-Zika assay can be automatically recorded and archived. Images and results are viewed at the PC screen, and can be checked retrospectively at the microscope if necessary. 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. The software can be fully integrated into existing laboratory software (LIS) for a streamlined laboratory routine.
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Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System now offers bidirectional wireless connectivity to the hospital’s HIS or LIS with complete security to protect patient data. The wireless connectivity can transmit patient results directly from the patient bedside, alleviating the need to bring the meter to a fixed location for meter docking and data transmission. Wireless connectivity saves time for the caregiver and allows for faster charting of results and clinical decision making to improve patient care. StatStrip Glucose’s dual-band wireless connectivity provides complete security and encryption to ensure that patient data remains uncompromised. Nova now offers a full range of StatStrip Glucose wireless connectivity capabilities, including wireless meters, wireless carrying cases, and wireless docking stations. All of the wireless devices use industry standard POCT1-A2 data format and are compatible with a choice of middleware partners. StatStrip Glucose is the only glucose meter cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with all patients, in all healthcare settings, including critical care. The device received this clearance in 2014 after an extensive, nearly four-year study conducted at five major university medical centres, which included 1,698 critically ill patients with over 257 clinical conditions. Over 8,000 medications were investigated for potential interference to StatStrip Glucose measurement. The device demonstrated excellent agreement compared to central laboratory reference methods and no clinical interferences were found. In addition to the study submitted to the FDA, 138 other independent studies over the last eight years—including 53 critical care studies—have found no clinically significant interferences for StatStrip Glucose.

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Comprehensively assessing analytical performance in your laboratory has just become easier with, RIQAS the world’s largest EQA Scheme. Our impressive programme portfolio has recently expanded to comprise of 8 new programmes including:

Anti-TSH Receptor
CSF
CYFRA 21-1
Immunosuppressant
Sweat Testing
Trace Elements in Blood
Trace Elements in Serum
Trace Elements in Urine

Launching in March these programmes will allow clinical laboratories to review & monitor calibration issues, systematic errors and test system accuracy, thus ensuring the results you release are accurate and reliable.
Features of these new programmes include;

• Monthly reporting
• Rapid report turnaround of 24-72 hours
• Comprehensive reports
• Covers the full clinical decision range
• Register 5 instruments at no extra cost

Contact us today to find out how you could consolidate your EQA test menu.

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BioSystems launches a new reagent for the measurement of oxalate (oxalic acid) in urine. Oxalate is an end product of metabolism, predominantly derived from the breakdown of glyoxylate and glycine. It is eliminated entirely by urine and only about 15% of urinary oxalate is derived directly from dietary sources. Hyperoxaluria is a powerful promoter of calcium oxalate stone formation. An increased excretion of oxalate in urine may occur as a result of an excessive ingestion of oxalate-rich foods, because of malabsorption due to different gastrointestinal disorders (enteric hyperoxaluria) or because of an inborn error of metabolism (primary hyperoxaluria). Low oxalate values in urine are associated with hyperglycinemia or hyperglycinuria. BioSystems introduces this method (Oxalate Oxidase/Peroxidase – differential bireagent) in dedicated presentation for A15 and A25 analysers (code 12539: 1x25mL, 20 tests). It is calibrated using its own standard included in the kit. The kit also includes 20 pretreatment tubes which are also available separately in 100-unit packs (Oxalate Pretreatments Reagents: code 11839).

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