Performing a haematology and biochemistry screen in 15 minutes is never normally achieved without sending samples off to a lab, which is virtually impossible in locations such as rural Africa. A health screening package based on dry reagent technology, the revolutionary design of the Insight Diagnostic System will now allow a full haematology, biochemistry and infectious disease profile to be performed within a short time period using just capillary blood at the point of care. The 3-component system combines the SpotChem EZ clinical chemistry analyser, the QBC Autoread Plus haematology analyser and the QBC ParaLens Advance fluorescence microscopy system. The dry reagent technology eliminates many of the issues faced by clinicians relating to storage space, biohazardous waste and spillages. The system does not require any regular servicing or maintenance. The clinical chemistry analyser is easy to use and provides the capability to test a total of 22 biochemistry parameters. The haematology system uses specially designed capillary tubes and can measure nine clinically significant haematology parameters in just seven minutes. Once the haematology process is complete, the same capillary tube containing the patient sample can be immediately examined for infectious disease parasites, including malaria, filariasis and trypanosamiasis, using the fluorescence microscopy system.
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The Randox Acusera Maternal Screening control an unassayed control which covers all six analytes used during first and second trimester screening of Down’s Syndrome and Spina Bifida.  Assayed instrument specific target values are provided for AFP, β hCG, Inhibin A, PAPP-A, Total hCG and Unconjugated Estriol.

• Lyophilised for enhanced stability
• 100% human serum providing a matrix similar to patient samples
• Three levels of control accurately covering the clinical range
• Suitable for double, triple and quad screens
• Third party control for an independent, unbiased assessment of performance
• Reconstituted stability of 7 days at +2-8^oC

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Many recent studies have demonstrated that Anti- Deamidated Gliadin Peptide antibodies (anti-DGP) are better markers for coeliac disease than the normal Gliadin, which is widely used as a diagnostic criterion all around the world. To satisfy the latest trends in the immunology laboratory and provide the newest technologies for autoimmune disease diagnosis, a new ELISA kit for the detection of Anti-DGP antibodies is now availble from BioSystems. The kits enable the quantitative determination of antibodies against deamidated gliadin protein epitopes (DGP) that can support the diagnosis of coeliac disease, giving additional information in combination with the company’s Anti-tTG ELISA test, and with greater cost-effectiveness. Anti DGP antibodies are also a good predictive CD marker for children younger than two years old with chronic enteropathy.
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With 360° rotation, the 6-position pipette work station, TwisterTM universal 336, enables quick and easy instrument selection. Storage space is provided for six pipettes of most brands, and the interchangeable discs are available in a choice of seven translucent colours. The unit is simple to disassemble and reassemble for cleaning.
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This newly released portfolio of immunoassay surfaces ensures that users get the best results from their assays. Passive binding surfaces are available to absorb medium to large biomolecules in a range of orientations. For more specific binding, the Nunc CovaLink plates facilitate coupling of molecules bearing a free carboxyl or phosphate group, enabling peptides, haptens and DNA to be effectively coupled. In addition, the Immobilizer amino plate forms stable covalent bonds with the free amino acids or sulphhydryl groups of the biomolecule, eliminating the need for a blocking step. Affinity capture surfaces offer even more specific binding, with reduced variability in molecular orientation and improved signal to noise ratio. In order to help users to select the best plate format to meet the demands of their application, the interactive and searchable immunoassay plate selector guide is a free resource, providing in-depth detail about the range of plates available and their applications.
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