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December 2017

Antibody Validated for IHC
Enzo Life Sciences announces a new primary antibody validated for IHC, our p16INK4A monoclonal antibody. A cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, p16 plays... Read more
Blood Culture and Mass Spectrometry Systems Gain FDA Clearance
The BacT/ALERT VIRTUO fully automated blood culture system and the VITEK MS mass spectrometry system from bioMérieux have received FDA 501(k) clearance.... Read more
Ready-to-Use Vitamin D Control
AUDIT MicroControls announces Control Vitamin D for Roche Systems, a new addition to the company’s line of calibration verification/linearity and... Read more

State of Laboratory Technology 2017

ESR Directly from EDTA Tubes
Streck is the exclusive distributor of the Diesse CUBE 30 Touch in the United States and Canada. The CUBE 30 Touch is an automated instrument for erythrocyte... Read more
Chemistry Analyzer
The BA-800M Chemistry Analyzer from MedTest offers a throughput of 800 photometric test results per hour and an overall throughput of 1200 tests per hour... Read more
Automated Immunoassay Instrument
Fujirebio introduces the LUMIPULSE G1200, a robust, mid-sized, fully automated immunoassay instrument based on CLEIA (chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay)... Read more
Top-Load Lockbox
Drucker Diagnostics offers a solution for remote specimen collection: the SampleSafe Top-Load Lockbox. A recessed lock prevents icing in freezing weather,... Read more
Flow Cytometry Software
Beckman Coulter expands the workflow capabilities of its AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer with the addition of the AQUIOS Designer Software, developed specifically... Read more
Syphilis Total and RPR Assay
The BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total and RPR (rapid plasma reagin) Assay offers laboratories a fully automated Treponemal/Non-Treponemal dual assay, which simultaneously... Read more
Emergency Safety Shower Decontamination Booth
After a hazardous chemical substance exposure, any delay in remediation can result in serious injury. OSHA and ANSI require that emergency showers be located... Read more
Water Purification System
MilliporeSigma’s Milli-Q HR 7000 series provides consistent, high-throughput water while reducing consumption and running costs. The system’s... Read more
Combined Immunoassay and Chemistry Analyzer Solution
Siemens Healthineers announces its FDA-cleared Atellica Solution, which comprises sample management, immunoassay, and chemistry analyzer components, and... Read more
Sample Prep Module for LC-MS/MS
Shimadzu’s Clinical Laboratory Automation Module-2000 (CLAM-2000) is an integrated sample preparation system that allows users to process samples... Read more

October 2017

Mobile Horizontal Clinical Centrifuge
The Horizon 642M horizontal clinical centrifuge from Drucker Diagnostics is a mobile version of its 642E centrifuge. The 642M runs from any vehicle’s... Read more
Benchtop Immunoassay System
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics announces enhancements to the Access 2 immunoassay system, a compact, random-access benchtop analyzer that delivers an extensive... Read more
Monitoring Data Integration Services
Psyche Systems’ e.Monitor is a comprehensive solution for laboratories to monitor and manage all data integration services that send and receive... Read more
Calibration Verification/Linearity Control Products
AUDIT MicroControls has made new additions to its line of calibration verification/linearity and daily quality control products. The Linearity FD Thyroid... Read more
Centrifuge Tubes
Diamond Max Centrifuge Tubes are engineered for high-speed centrifugation, and premium grade materials and an automated, touch-free manufacturing process... Read more
Mobile Lab Furniture
Agility Adaptable Systems from Hanson Lab Furniture (HLF) offer mobility to the clinical lab. HLF Agility Mobile is a flexible, pre-wired, pre-plumbed... Read more
Medical Grade Refrigerators
Follett introduces a new line of high-performance, double-door, 45-cubic-foot medical grade refrigerators featuring a center-plenum air distribution system... Read more

September 2017

Quality Control for CAT Testing
Hemo bioscience is pleased to announce that MQC-CAT, a ready-to-use quality control product for manual column agglutination technology (CAT) blood bank... Read more
Clinical Flow Cytometer
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has received 510(k) clearance from the US FDA for the Navios EX flow cytometer. The Navios EX delivers accurate, high complexity... Read more
Parasite Screening
TECHLAB, Inc, a developer and manufacturer of rapid, noninvasive diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal diseases, has received US FDA clearance for the... Read more

July-August 2017

New Partnership for Molecular Testing
Siemens Healthineers announces a new strategic relationship with Fast-track Diagnostics (FTD) that includes the addition of FTD’s broad range of... Read more
Proficiency Testing
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Proficiency Testing (WSLH PT) offers the HSV Molecular Proficiency Testing product consisting of three samples, which... Read more
Terminology Consolidation Consulting Services
3M Terminology Consulting Services presents various service options, including integrating medical terminology standards into applications; delivering... Read more
Calibration Verification/Linearity
AUDIT MicroControls has added to its line of calibration verification/linearity and daily quality control products with the Linearity FD D-Dimer bioMerieux... Read more
Quality Control Room
HEMCO’s ModuLab is a custom-designed room enclosure, featuring chemical-resistant modular construction and control systems that meet a variety of... Read more
Training Mobile Application
Greiner Bio-One North America has launched a new mobile application, APPlause Virtual Trainer, to assist in the education and training of users on the... Read more
POCT Blood Sample Collection
Sarstedt’s Minivette POCT is designed for collecting and dispensing small blood samples for point-of-care tests. It allows for easy sample recovery... Read more
Temperature Monitoring
Cooper-Atkins introduces its Solid Product Simulator for temperature monitoring applications. Air temperatures fluctuate when medical refrigerators are... Read more
Modular Lab Furniture Systems
HEMCO UniLine Furniture offerings include base cabinets, wall cabinets, countertops, sinks, fixtures, base tables, mobile workstations, specialty storage,... Read more

June 2017

Laboratory Data Monitor
Psyche Systems presents e.Monitor, a comprehensive solution for laboratories to monitor and manage all of the data integration services that send and receive... Read more
Automated ELISA
Dynex Technologies presents the Agility, a fully automated, open system for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing. Featuring full walkaway... Read more
Oxyhemoglobin Quality Control Material
Eurotrol’s CueSee Hypoxic lowers the reportable range of pO2 to as low as 15 mmHg on any blood gas analyzer. The buffered hemoglobin matrix provides... Read more
Testosterone Calibration Kit
MilliporeSigma introduces a testosterone calibrator kit for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use that allows users to calibrate assays and verify calibrations.... Read more
Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Analytics
Visiun’s new anatomic pathology (AP) reporting and analytics provide pathology departments with an easy-to-use tool for monitoring operational workflow... Read more
Environmental Monitoring Testing Plates
Easily determine the efficiency of cleaning programs with Health Care Logistics’ Surface Testing Contact Plates that monitor the growth of bacterial... Read more
Chemical-Resistant Fume Hood
The AireStream Fume Hood is a high-performance fume hood that maximizes user protection and energy savings. This hood is equipped with a 36-inch extended-view... Read more
Menu for Infectious Disease Testing
Siemens Healthineers’ newest addition to the ADVIA Centaur portfolio, the ADVIA Centaur XPT Immunoassay System, offers a comprehensive infectious... Read more
Refrigeration Information Center
Helmer Scientific announces that its i.C3 Information Center is now integrated into the design of the i.Series line of refrigerators and freezers and is... Read more
New Universal Fusion/Expression Profile
NeoGenomics has introduced the Universal Fusion/Expression Profile, one of the first clinically validated next-generation sequencing-based profiles capable... Read more

April 2017

Cancer Inhibitor Screening
Enzo Life Sciences introduces the SCREEN-WELL Cancer Library, a collection of 275 ready-to-use compounds for use in cancer inhibitor screening and assay... Read more
Smart Microscopes
Motic Instruments introduces Panthera, a line of smart microscopes that include Motic’s ImagingOnDevice technology, which enables direct interaction... Read more
Ductless Fume Hoods
Air Science launches a full line of ductless fume hoods to protect lab personnel and the environment from toxic or volatile chemicals. Continuous airflow... Read more
Enhanced PCR
Empirical Bioscience optimizes its line of Master Mix products for enhanced activity, stability, and reduced foaming. The low-foam aspect of the product... Read more
Serum Indices
Bio-Rad Laboratories’ Liquichek Serum Indices is used to monitor an instrument’s ability to detect interferences from hemolyzed, icteric, and... Read more
Chilling/Heating Dry Bath
Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc announces a two-in-one EchoTherm Model IC22 digital chilling/heating dry bath for use in chilling or heating biological samples... Read more
Whole Blood Control
Streck’s STaK-Chex Plus Retics is a five-part differential control that monitors all parameters, including reticulocytes and nucleated red blood... Read more

March 2017

Hemostasis Testing System
Instrumentation Laboratory introduces its ACL TOP Family 50 Series Hemostasis Testing Systems, offering automation and quality management for routine and... Read more
Remote Monitoring System
Isensix’s Guardian Monitoring Solution supports sensor types to monitor temperature, humidity, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and differential pressure,... Read more
Continuous Monitoring System
Mesa Labs’ ViewPoint Continuous Monitoring System includes user-friendly software and the VPx Universal Transmitter monitoring sensor. Features include... Read more
Automated Slide Staining
QuickSlide, a division of Hardy Diagnostics, offers the GramPRO 1, a hands-free, automatic slide-staining instrument. Each slide is automatically stained,... Read more

January-February 2017

Automated Immunoassay Instrument
Fujirebio introduces the LUMIPULSE G1200, a mid-sized, fully automated immunoassay instrument, based on CLEIA (chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay) technology... Read more
Robotic Specimen Processing
Copan Diagnostics introduces the WASPLab system, which automatically processes microbiology specimens and uses sample bar codes to guide the specimen through... Read more
Remote Test Utilization Software
Visiun’s test utilization system identifies key opportunities for laboratories to reduce unnecessary testing.  Now accessible through Performance... Read more
Quality Control Kits
Quotient introduces ALBAsure QC kits to help manage everyday testing needs and support CAP, Joint Commission, and CLIA requirements for daily QC of ABO,... Read more
Immunoassay Analyzer
Tosoh introduces the AIA-900 automated immunoassay analyzer in a benchtop model, providing the same random access immunoassay diagnostics as its floor... Read more
Laboratory Information System
NetLIMS offers LabOS, a complete solution integrating all laboratory departments into a single database. A comprehensive product suite, based on a single... Read more
Chemistry Analyzer
The Altair 240 from EKF Diagnostics is a compact, fully automated random access benchtop chemistry analyzer, supported by a full-range of bar coded, liquid-stable,... Read more
Blood Collection Tools
Greiner Bio-One announces the addition of the Lancelino Lancet to its capillary blood collection product line, which will be sold in tandem with MiniCollect... Read more
Microbiology Controls
Bio-Rad announces Amplichek II molecular control designed to monitor the performance of in vitro laboratory nucleic acid testing procedures for the detection... Read more

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