The Randox Homocysteine assay offers laboratories a convenient two-part, liquid ready-to-use option for the accurate determination of Homocysteine concentrations in serum or plasma.  Additional benefits associated with Randox Homocysteine include two levels of calibrator included in the kit for user convenience; limited interference helping ensure accurate and reliable results are returned; and an extensive measuring range of 1.74-47.9 µmol/l facilitating comfortable detection of abnormal levels related to all Homocysteine associated disease states. Furthermore, Randox Homocysteine is suitable for use on a variety of clinical chemistry analyzers via a range of instrument specific applications.

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The Neonatal Biotinidase Screening Assay is an enzymatic assay for the quantitative determination of biotinidase activity in neonates using blood spot samples dried on Whatman S&S 903 filter collection paper. A non-invasive sampling method is used where specimens are collected by applying a few drops of blood freshly drawn from the infant’s heel with a lancet onto specially manufactured absorbent specimen collection (filter) paper. This method has many advantages: short collection time, low invasiveness, reduction of sample volume and ease of sample storage. It allows quantitative results to minimize the needs of a confirmatory test. Convenient transport and good stability of the samples and ready to use reagents are assured.
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The Union instrument has been designed to deliver affordable automation in small and medium size laboratories through improved workflow simplification resulting in increased efficiency and productivity. The analyser offers a wide range of tests spanning from routine to specialty assays: infectious disease, autoimmunity, thyroid, tumour markers, fertility and more to come because the instrument enables the easy adaptation of any existing ELISA test.
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The BC-5150 5-part hematology analyser is offered as a compact solution for clinical labs, especially those with limited spare space. Its compact footprint is a result of innovative technology improvements, including miniaturized semi-conductor laser source, highly integrated electronic boards and optimized liquid handling systems. The tri-angle laser scatter is the key technology used on BC-5150, enabling better 5-part WBC differentiation even on samples with high eosinophils. The instrument has very user-friendly software and hardware. With a 10.4-inch TFT full-colour touch screen, the need for an external PC is practically eliminated. The BC-5150 inherits its convenient and proven powerful software design from the BC-6800 & BC-3600 platforms, specifically modified for easier handling in small sized labs. Four USB ports located on the left side allow convenient data transmission as well as connections to printers, keyboard, mouse, barcode scanner, etc. The BC-5150 has 2 test modes for capillary blood sample, capillary whole blood mode and pre-diluted mode. In the capillary whole blood mode, the user can aspirate capillary blood sample directly through the sample probe. In order to provide an economical solution for labs, the liquid handling system minimizes reagent consumption during sample testing, start up and shut down procedures.

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Analysis of 25-OH vitamin D, intact parathyroid hormone and calcitonin is useful in the diagnosis of bone metabolism disorders. This triad of parameters can be determined quickly, accurately and cost-effectively using specialised ELISA test systems from Euroimmun. The intact-parathyroid hormone (iPTH) and calcitonin ELISAs are new sandwich assays based on specific capture antibodies. The substance under investigation is bound into a complex by the antibodies and then detected by means of a colour reaction. iPTH determination represents the most important serological test for diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism and also supports the clarification of secondary and tertiary forms of the disease. Calcitonin analysis is generally employed for clarifying scintigraphically cold thyroid nodules. A high serum calcitonin level is found in medullary thyroid carcinoma (C-cell carcinoma), whereby 20 to 30% of patients with this cancer exhibit hyperparathyroidism. Hypovitaminosis D is linked to bone atrophy as well as numerous other conditions such as autoimmune diseases, infections, cancers, cardiovascular disease and mental disorders. Patients are generally treated with supplementation, but must be monitored regularly due to widely differing responses. The Euroimmun ELISA measures 25-OH vitamin D, which of all the vitamin D metabolites in the blood best reflects the current storage status. The assay employs an antibody that is equally specific for both D2 and D3 forms of the vitamin, which is critical since either D2 or D3 may be used for treatment. The ELISA shows a high correlation with the LC-MS and HPLC reference methods. The 25-OH Vitamin D, iPTH and calcitonin ELISAs are easy to perform and include ready-to-use, colour-coded reagents and break-off wells for added convenience. The test systems are compatible with all commercial washer and reader systems and can, moreover, be
 processed fully automatically on the Euroimmun Analyser.

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