Regulatory and accreditation agencies (not to mention best practices) require strict temperature parameters be maintained and documented in the laboratory, so it is encouraging to see that almost exactly two-thirds (66%) of facilities planning to implement new devices will do so within the next 3 years.

Expanding use of medical-grade refrigeration in smaller facilities (1-200 beds) shows dedication to product and sample viability.

Exclusive use of medical-grade refrigeration is nearing half of all users on its gradual ascent.

This year heralds a low-water mark of just 3% of facilities not using medical-grade refrigeration devices.

Just under half of all facilities are planning new acquisitions in the near future.

Overall satisfaction with refrigeration is positive with some room for improvement.

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Helmer Scientific, Thermo Fisher, Cardinal Health, and Follett lead among refrigeration vendor systems in use.