A fully automated rotary microtome with four mechanised cutting modes, the Thermo Scientific HM355S delivers exceptional quality sections across an extensive range of specimen types. Concern for operator safety is integral to the design with an obvious Emergency Stop, manual and electronic braking mechanisms and a unique double-tap start function ensuring only intentional operation, protecting both the user and the specimen from accidental damage. The long 72mm vertical cutting stroke, large wraparound waste tray, programmable cutting window and memory positioning all contribute in streamlining workflow and improving sectioning efficiency, for specimens up to SuperMega cassette size.
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The fully automated HemosIL AcuStar VWF assay panel, designed exclusively for use on the ACL AcuStar® Hemostasis Testing System, includes HemosIL AcuStar VWF Antigen (VWF:Ag) and HemosIL AcuStar VWF Ristocetin Cofactor (VWF:RCo) Activity assays. This new panel automates and simplifies laboratory testing for von Willebrand disease (VWD), a key part of clinical investigation. Moreover, HemosIL AcuStar VWF:RCo is the first fully automated, chemiluminescent assay to use recombinant technology, allowing full automation and greater precision than platelet-based tests. It meets guidelines on VWD investigation and enhances accuracy versus manual methods. Additionally, chemiluminescence offers an enhanced linearity range to quantify extremely low levels of VWF concentrations. Like all reagents on the ACL AcuStar System, HemosIL AcuStar VWF assays are ready-to-use, cartridge-based and offer results in 30 minutes—on-demand, 24/7. This is the third specialty assay panel commercialized on the ACL AcuStar system and it is currently distributed in the EU and other international territories as a CE IVD Mark product
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A high quality ToRCH panel that is manufactured in the USA and employs ELISA methodology is now available. The Elisa methodology provides excellent sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and precision. The assay kits offered will determine IgG and IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma, IgG and IgM antibodies to Rubella, IgG and IgM antibodies to CMV and IgG antibody to HSV. ToRCH is an acronym for a group of infectious diseases that can cause illness in pregnant women and may cause birth defects in their newborns.
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Even with the advances in automated and robotic colony counters, there still remains a need for accurate, simple to use and lower cost hand-held units. The efficient and accurate handheld Scienceware Colony Counter is ideal for those who only do counting on an irregular basis or only count a few plates at a time and do not wish the expense of investing space and capital in a larger system. Simple to operate, the unit marks, counts and gives an audible and visual alert each time a count is registered on the digital display. The lightweight, comfortable to hold, pen-style design reduces the likelihood of error, combining all aspects of counting into one motion. Error is further reduced by the ability to count both up and down to verify sample counts. Able to store up to 35 sample counts in its memory, it can also display the sum total of all colonies counted. The display has a backlight for easy viewing in low light conditions, the audible alert can be turned off if desired, and the counting function can be locked to prevent error during breaks between counting. Long-life, red and black felt-tip markers, a protective storage case and a 3V lithium battery are included. A complete counting system that includes the colony counter, a magnifier, light box, AC adapter, and counting grid is also available.
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