The MERGITE! device from EUROIMMUN increases the efficiency and reproducibility of indirect immunofluorescence tests (IIFT) by providing automated washing of incubated slides. In the high-throughput washing procedure, up to 50 substrate fields are washed in parallel in approximately 40 seconds (instead of 5 minutes with manual washing). The direct and controlled liquid flow provides fast, meticulous washing which is gentle on the substrates. Cross contamination is prevented by separate washing of each field. The standardized, predefined wash programmes ensure a consistent washing quality and high reproducibility. Since manual drying of slides is no longer necessary, the risk of damage to the substrates is substantially reduced. The automated washing procedure reduces wash buffer usage by up to 50% compared to manual washing and eliminates the need for beakers, cuvettes and paper towels. Specially developed carriers provide efficient and safe handling of slides during incubation, washing and covering. The device has an intuitive user interface for easy use and minimal familiarization time. Its integrated touch screen enables independent operation without connection to a PC. The compact tabletop device requires very little standing space in the laboratory. MERGITE! is part of a complete package from EUROIMMUN for fully automated processing, microscopy and evaluation of IIFT.

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Almost 70% of clinical labs process mistakes happen during the sample collection phase, a crucial step for the entire diagnostic process. Today ProTube ensures unparalled reliability and complete biologic sample traceability, along the entire blood sampling phase. Starting from the positive patient identification to correct tube selection and labelling automation, ProTube tracks the whole sample process, through advanced data analytics systems and LIS real-time communication. Correct patient identification, no tube mismatches, process automation and 100% traceability are the key steps that lead to an improvement in the clinical lab workflow; ProTube allows the operator to save time in checks and manual operations, thus enabling the management of 40% more patients per hour (if compared to a centralized labelling system, see Plebani paper on “Pre-analytical phase” in Clinical Chimica Acta, 2015).
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Simplicity built in. Streamlined for your laboratory.

The Alinity h-series of systems integrates hematology workflow, from high-throughput Complete Blood Count (CBC) analysis to automated slide making and staining. With a bi-directional, internal conveyor and a throughput of 125 CBCs per m2, it delivers high performance in one of the most compact footprints available.

The system is composed of two Alinity hq modules and an Alinity hs module in a hq-hs-hq configuration. The Alinity hq analyzer delivers a CBC with an expanded 6-part White Blood Cell (WBC) differential that includes routine and several advanced parameters using Advanced MAPSS (Multi Angle Polarized Scatter Separation) technology. With the Alinity hs slide maker stainer and the integrated robotic sample management, the Alinity h-series of systems delivers unprecedented uniformity, flexibility, operational productivity and confidence to your customers.

Achieve integration that is built on user-focused design

With an emphasis on addressing needs articulated by you, the Alinity h-series of solutions offer an intuitive and uniform experience, aligned with other Alinity solutions. This commonality in user experience across multiple laboratory disciplines, allows for efficiencies in training, operation, and utilization of staff.

Deliver performance that comes from proven expertise in system and assay design

The Alinity h-series was designed from the ground-up with innovative technology and design elements that will address your need of managing a changing workload with existing resources. Alinity hq and Alinity hs have been designed to help you improve your laboratory’s operational productivity by automating routine processes, allowing your staff to focus on critical tasks.

Not commercially available in all countries, including the USA.

For invitro diagnostics use only.

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Recently launched is a high-performance real-time PCR assay: Meningitis Viral 2 ELITe MGB Panel for viral meningitis diagnosis, validated with ELITe InGenius, ELITechGroup’s fully automated sample to result system. Viruses are the most common causative agent of meningitis. Although presenting similar onset, viral and bacterial meningitis are associated with entirely different outcomes. Rapid and accurate diagnosis by molecular method is important to identify the viral agent, rule out a bacterial infection, and adapt patient management. Meningitis Viral ELITe MGB Panel 2 is a multiplex assay validated with cerebrospinal fluid samples, which combines reverse transcription and real-time PCR amplification for the detection and the differentiation of Enterovirus, Parechovirus and Adenovirus in one single reaction. The clinical studies have demonstrated excellent performance: 100% diagnostic sensitivity and 100% specificity for all targets. The validation with the ELITe InGenius system offers several advantages to laboratories: results in only 2h30 with limited hands-on time, emergency testing performed in parallel of any routine samples within the same run, and storage of extracted nucleic acid for an optimal use of precious CSF samples for retesting, additional molecular testing, or archiving. The ELITe InGenius menu for molecular diagnosis of meningitis will be further broadened in the coming months, with an additional real-time PCR multiplex assay for the detection of the main causative agents of bacterial meningitis.

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Anti-CCP is the marker of choice among rheumatologists for aid in the serological diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). For over 15 years Axis-Shield has been a major pioneer developing this marker on a number of different technologies and is now making available the first anti-CCP test designed for use on open clinical chemistry systems. With excellent clinical specificity and sensitivity for patients with RA, results can be received in 10 minutes. This latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetric test is suitable for use with either serum or plasma. This methodology will allow laboratories to consolidate their testing along with other acute phase reactants and serological markers associated with rheumatic diseases. Each reagent pack supplied has 100 tests. Controls and calibrators are available separately.

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