As with other members of the herpes virus family, cytomegalovirus (CMV) is typically latent after primary infection. It can reactivate when the immune system is significantly weakened, such as following organ transplantation, and cause fever, organ rejection and even death. Focus diagnostics’ Simplexa CMV molecular test kit on the 3M Integrated Cycler is now available in Europe. The test is designed to enable hospital labs to perform advanced molecular testing for CMV in patients with compromised immunity, particularly those undergoing organ transplantation. The test employs RT PCR to quantitatively detect CMV in whole blood specimens and plasma.
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Designed for routine measurements in the medical field and for measurements in research and industry, the Osmomat 3000 determines the total osmolality of aqueous solutions. It requires very small sample volumes and can thus be applied for extreme measuring tasks. Its rapidity allows serial measurements in a very short time. It can be easily controlled via a touch screen display and the step by step user guidance through all measurements functions. The desired language can be chosen. The Osmomat 3000 simplifies the QM assistance for the laboratory supervisor. The measurement results are sent to the optional builtin printer in document-ready format or the data can be transferred to a PC by connection via USB or RS232. The robust design makes the instrument easy to handle and maintain.
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Now available are 60 new CE marked tests that offer a comprehensive range of high quality clinical chemistry reagents which are complemented by calibrators and controls to meet growing laboratory requirements. The new tests include substrates, enzymes, electrolytes, lipids, specific proteins and special tests. Easy-to-use and safe, the tests’ liquid reagents are ready-to-use and load directly onto the Diatron Pictus clinical chemistry analyser range, for which they have been designed and performance-optimized. Delivering high quality performance with excellent sensitivity, precision and linearity, all Diatron clinical chemistry reagents are QC-guaranteed. They are manufactured in large production lots in an ISO9001-certified production facility, where they undergo extensive performance testing for each batch and lot to ensure variation is minimized and shelf-life maximized to up to 24 months. Designed to meet and exceed stringent customer requirements, the new tests perform at the highest level of clinical chemistry reagents. Protein assays demonstrate low interference from hook effect or heterophilic antibodies, whilst a unique Ab-latex binding technique enhances quality in Diatron’s immunoturbidimetric-based assays. Diatron clinical chemistry reagents are highly stable and require minimal calibration runs, so can remain on the analyser between runs. Wide assay ranges in many tests ensure fewer sample repeats, saving laboratory time and cost. All tests are also conveniently barcoded for data traceability and eliminating wastage, with calibrators and controls available in appropriate sizes and formats. When used in combination with Diatron’s Pictus family of economical, automated clinical chemistry analysers, Diatron reagents enable automatic reruns and reflex testing. The Pictus range includes the high throughput, fully automated random- access Pictus 700 system and a medium-throughput, bench top automated analyser the Pictus 400.
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Eliminating the hassle of ‘in-house’ data printing, CILS provides immediate, custom printed durable laboratory labels for all applications. Working from any data format (spreadsheets, laboratory management systems etc), the company can print any industry barcode (Code 128, 2D Datamatix, Code 39 etc) onto a range of over 3,500 application-specific durable label material/adhesive combinations, resistant to the harshest laboratory processes including cryogenic freezer storage (-196°C), steam sterilization cycles, chemicals/ solvents, repeated handling etc. CILS durable laboratory barcode labels are constructed to any size, shape, colour, pre-printed corporate design and material/adhesive combination.
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Designed for the special protein laboratory, Optilite is fully optimized to create simplicity from complex analytical processes. It enhances efficiency, saves time and reduces costs with its easy-to-use, intelligent system, making it possible to streamline workload through flexible, unrestricted access to samples, reagents and cuvettes for smart resource management and optimal productivity. Unique features include three methods of antigen excess detection providing unparalleled protection. The custom design ensures the analyser and assays work in harmony and maximizes their potential.
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