New & Noteworthy

December 2018

QC for the TIBC Analyte

AUDIT MicroControls, Inc announces a new addition to its line of calibration verification/linearity and daily quality control products: Linearity DROP... Read more

Automated Solutions

The Dynex Agility utilizes the proven versatility of ELISA’s core technology in a powerful, fully automated platform for true optimization. The system’s... Read more

Immunoassay and Chemistry Analyzer Ideal for Pediatrics

The Atellica Solution from Siemens Healthineers is an immunoassay and clinical chemistry analyzer for in vitro diagnostics. In caring for pediatric patients,... Read more

Downloadable Safety Resource Guide

The Best Practice Guide for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Managers from Graphic Products can help improve hazard control skills. A free downloadable... Read more

Laboratory Information System

The XIFIN LIS 5 is designed to help laboratories improve patient outcomes and support precision medicine programs. As a Software as a Service (SaaS)-based,... Read more

Hemoglobin Analyzers

EKF Diagnostics announces the DiaSpect hemoglobin analyzer for rapid anemia screening and the Quo-Lab HbA1c analyzer. The DiaSpect has received US FDA... Read more

New Group B Strep Assay

DiaSorin Molecular announces that the FDA has cleared its new Simplexa GBS Direct assay for diagnostic use on the LIAISON MDX instrument. The highly sensitive... Read more

November 2018

Quality Control Software

CLIN1 QC software includes unlimited controls and levels, tracking for multiple lots and expiration dates, and copy and retire functions. There are no... Read more

Middleware System

TDBactiLink middleware from Technidata allows laboratories to retain their existing LIS while benefitting from features tailored to microbiology-specific... Read more

Biohazard Labeling Guide

The Biohazard Labeling guide from Graphic Products can assist in managing infectious materials and help laboratories comply with OSHA’s biohazard... Read more

October 2018

Water Purification Systems

ELGA LabWater’s MEDICA systems help labs achieve 100% operational uptime by providing high water quality and emergency bypass, ideal for all clinical... Read more

Strep Assay Gains FDA Clearance

Hologic has been granted US FDA clearance for the Panther Fusion Group B Streptococcus (GBS) assay, which brings automation to GBS bacterium detection,... Read more

Center for Virtual Learning

Sysmex America has opened a new Center for Learning to meet the training needs of its growing customer and employee base in the US and Canada. The facility... Read more

Automated Sample Prep Workstation and Assay Kit

SCIEX announces two new products: The Topaz Prep Station, an automated sample preparation workstation intended for labs managing high daily sample volumes,... Read more

Clinical Centrifuges

The OHAUS Frontier 5000 Series Multi-Pro Centrifuges are designed for use in clinical laboratories and feature both refrigerated and non-refrigerated options.... Read more

Glycemic Control Assay Kit

EKF Diagnostics introduces the Stanbio Chemistry Glycated Albumin (GA) assay kit, now with FDA 510(k) clearance for sale in the United States. GA is a... Read more

Pattern Recognition Casebook for Flow Cytometry

The ClearLLab CaseBook 5C from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is a step-by-step illustrative resource into complex pattern recognition for leukemia and... Read more

H. Pylori Tests Gain FDA Approval

TECHLAB has received US FDA clearance for the H. PYLORI QUIK CHEK and the H. PYLORI CHEK tests. While both are designed to aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori... Read more

Laboratory Refrigerators

The Thermo Scientific TSG Series of refrigerators provides secure and energy-efficient storage with quiet operation and a small footprint. Powered by Phononic’s... Read more

September 2018

Digital Pathology Platform

Corista’s DP3 is a digital pathology platform designed to optimize workflows of whole slide images and patient meta-data in support of anatomic pathology... Read more

Direct Assay Receives Clearance

DiaSorin Molecular has received FDA clearance extending the sample type claims of its Simplexa HSV 1 & 2 Direct assay. The clearance expands the type... Read more

System-Wide Temperature Monitoring

Isensix can monitor all devices, enterprise-wide, across buildings and remote locations, with no limit to the number of devices in the system. Guardian... Read more

Temperature Verification System

Hampshire Controls’ Model TC-12 TEMP-CHECK is a specialized, noninvasive temperature verification system designed to assist personnel in determining... Read more

Molecular Kits Detect Antibiotic Resistance

Streck ARM-D kits feature a design that improves methodology for detection of antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria, according to new research.... Read more

Customizable Temperature Monitoring

CIMTechniques’ CIMScan continuous monitoring system is engineered for customized monitoring of critical infrastructure and data points. The variables... Read more

Guide to Capillary Blood Sampling

EKF Diagnostics has published an educational guide providing an overview of capillary blood sampling best practice. It aims to help health care professionals... Read more

Moderate Complexity Molecular CT/NG Test

Roche has received FDA clearance for its moderate complexity molecular test for sexually transmitted infections, operating on a fully automated, high throughput... Read more

Proficiency Testing

WSLH Proficiency Testing is currently offering its 2019 proficiency testing programs. New testing is available in the following areas: SHBG and testosterone,... Read more

Microscope for Clinical Labs

ACCU-SCOPE has introduced the EXC-400 upright compound microscope, the latest addition to a growing portfolio of microscopes specifically designed for... Read more

High-Volume Chemistry Analyzer

The Mindray BA-800M chemistry analyzer is a high-volume chemistry platform with a built-in sample delivery management module. This automated analyzing... Read more

July-August 2018

Specimen Collection Cups

TransferTop Urine Collection and Direct Transfer cups from Globe Scientific feature an integrated transfer mechanism for closed system transfer of urine... Read more

Laser Printing Technology

The LaserTrack PH1 from General Data Healthcare uses laser printing technology that consistently and reliably produces sharp, crisp text and permanent... Read more

PCT Assay Receives FDA Clearance

Fujirebio Diagnostics has received US FDA clearance of the Lumipulse G BRAHMS PCT Assay for testing on its LUMIPULSE G1200 immunoassay platform. Procalcitonin... Read more

Automated Multiplex Solution

The Dynex Multiplier with SmartPLEX Technology provides a fully automated multiplex solution that can perform multiple assays utilizing SmartPLEX proprietary... Read more

Slide Scanner for Digital Pathology

Roche announces the VENTANA DP 200 high-speed slide scanner for digital pathology. The system features a tray-based design that enables no-touch slide... Read more

Partnership for Diabetes Care for Primary Care Facilities

Siemens Healthineers and Hill-Rom have partnered to provide a suite of point-of-care diagnostic instruments designed to enable primary health care providers... Read more

Document Control Software

StaffReady’s Document Control Module is a ISO 9000:2015-compliant software system that works in conjunction with its current scheduling and competency... Read more

Water Purification System

ELGA LabWater’s MEDICA systems provide high water quality and emergency bypass, designed for use in clinical labs and hospitals. The latest MEDICA... Read more

Dry Thawing System

The Plasmatherm dry thawing system from GenesisBPS provides an alternative to open water baths and is designed for use in cell therapy applications. The... Read more

Handheld Hemoglobin Analyzer

EKF Diagnostics announces US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and CLIA waiver for its handheld, reagent-free hemoglobin analyzer, the... Read more

Primer Pair Reagents

DiaSorin Molecular introduces three new primer pairs for use in laboratory-developed molecular tests (LDTs). The reagents are specific to three bacterial... Read more

Validation and Competency Kit

Hemo bioscience introduces the Validation and Competency Kit. The kit comprises a panel of samples that serves as material to validate the blood typing,... Read more

Informatics Platform

BD Synapsys Microbiology Informatics Solution is a browser-based informatics platform for microbiology laboratories designed to improve outcomes. It enables... Read more

Centrifugal Filters

Vivafree centrifugal filters from Vivaproducts separate free drugs and hormones from those that are bound to plasma proteins. Used for therapeutic drug... Read more

June 2018

Mini Magnetic Stirrer

Heathrow Scientific’s 1L Mini Magnetic Stirrer delivers magnetic coupling between the stir bar and the unit, which includes strong rare earth magnets... Read more

Open-Air and Incubating Shakers

The OHAUS portfolio of open-air and incubating shakers includes rocking models designed to aid in clinical applications, including sample preparation.... Read more

Glass Culture Tubes

Made of chemically inert borosilicate glass, Azer Scientific’s Culture Tubes offer fire-polished rims, and each bottom is well-rounded. The tubes... Read more

Temperature-Stabilizing System

Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc announces its new EchoTherm Model CO50 Programmable HPLC Column Chiller/Heater. It is ideal for chiral and biomedical chromatography... Read more

Cell Sorter

BD announces the BD FACSymphony S6 cell sorter, a new platform that leverages the high parameter capabilities of the BD FACSymphony cell analyzer, providing... Read more

Proficiency Testing Services

The American College of Physicians’ Medical Laboratory Evaluation (MLE) program provides reliable, user-friendly proficiency testing services for... Read more

Diagnostic Testing

The HELIOS from AESKU is capable of both processing and analyzing patient samples in a single run. The FDA has just cleared automated Lupus and Vasculitis... Read more

May 2018

Linearity and Calibration Verification Kit

LGC Maine Standards announces the VALIDATE IBC linearity and calibration verification kit 203sd, for use with Siemens Dimension and Dimension Vista analyzers.... Read more

Blood Culture Collection Device

Steripath Initial Specimen Diversion Device (ISDD) from Magnolia Medical Technologies is a mechanical blood culture collection device that has been clinically... Read more

Anatomic Pathology Solution

NovoPath has integrated its anatomic pathology (AP) software platform with Philips IntelliSite pathology solution and wholeslide imaging system, after... Read more

Macrocentrifuge Tubes

Globe Scientific introduces a line of 5-mL polypropylene (PP) macrocentrifuge tubes that are available in both snap-cap and screwcap varieties. They provide... Read more

Summit on Best Practices in Preanalytics

The Global Summit on Best Practices in Preanalytics is an educational conference designed for health care professionals handling the management of the... Read more

Temperature Monitoring System

PowerPath Temp from Emanate monitors the operating condition and temperature of cold storage units, measures AC power draw, and employs algorithms to determine... Read more

Remote Alarm Delay Module

The Model ADM-215 from Hampshire Controls Corporation can be connected to refrigerator or freezer alarm relay outputs and wired to alarm remotely wherever... Read more

Remote Temperature Monitoring

The Infrastructure Monitoring System (IMS) 1000 from Sensaphone provides around-the-clock remote monitoring of unattended freezers and coolers. Ideal for... Read more

Meropenem-Vaborbactam Panel Gains FDA 510(k) Clearance

BD introduces the ability to execute in vitro rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) for meropenem-vaborbactam in a new... Read more

Universal Centrifuge Series

The OHAUS Frontier 5000 Series centrifuges offer five high-speed universal centrifuge models with capacities up to 6 x 250 mL and maximum speed ranges... Read more

Blood Bank Saline

Isotonic Saline products from Azer Scientific meet standard specifications for use in bench testing and automated procedures. Strict release testing includes... Read more

April 2018

C. Difficile Tests Meet Updated Standards

TECHLAB announces that its products meet the updated clinical practice guidelines for Clostridium difficile from the Infectious Disease Society of America... Read more

Automated ESR Analyzer

ALCOR Scientific’s iSED is a fully automated erythrocyte sedimentation rate analyzer that analyzes red blood cells as a first line of diagnosis for... Read more

Antibody Markers

BBI Solutions announces the launch of ten infectious disease markers, three inflammatory markers, two fertility markers, and one cardiac marker. All the... Read more

Automatic Cell Washing System

The UltraCW II from Helmer Scientific is a next-generation automatic cell washing system for hospital blood banks and clinical labs. It automates typical... Read more

Universal Carousel Pipette Stand

This universal carousel pipette stand holds up to 8 single-channel, 4 multi-channel, or a combination of both pipettes. Designed to securely hold any brand... Read more

Rapid Test Kits and More

Reszon Diagnostics International develops and manufactures a portfolio of innovative in vitro diagnostics (IVD) rapid test kits and ELISA kits for medical... Read more

Automation Technology

PhenoMATRIX, the newest feature in COPAN’s automation, adds the touch of the human eye to artificial intelligence. PhenoMATRIX uses algorithms to... Read more

March 2018

Zika Assays and Micro Readers

Chembio Diagnostics announces it has been awarded a conditional Long Term Arrangement from UNICEF for purchases of the DPP Zika System, which is subject... Read more

Rapid Diagnostic Tests

Techlab has received US FDA clearance for the CAMPYLOBACTER QUIK CHEK and the CAMPYLOBACTER CHEK tests, both of which aid diagnosis... Read more

Mayo Laboratory Outreach Conference

Mayo Medical Laboratories presents its 30th Outreach Conference, being held September 18th and 19th in Rochester, Minnesota. Leveraging the Laboratory:... Read more

Temperature Monitoring with Calibration Check

VersaTrak Automatic Node Calibration (ANC) offers a built-in calibration that can automatically perform a weekly, 4-point, temperature calibration check... Read more

Cloud Technology and Test Result Analysis

Accumen Performance Suite (APS) is a cloud-based technology solution designed to help hospital and health-system laboratories provide actionable insights... Read more

PCR Storage Rack

The Low Temp PCR Storage Rack from Heathrow Scientific offers a sleek and modern appearance plus a unique lid from which the rack slides out, then rotates... Read more

Cell Culture Filtration System

MilliporeSigma announces the Stericup Quick Release 500 mL vacuum filtration system, a filter bottle system ideally suited for sterile filtration of cell... Read more

Temperature Monitoring System

Rees Scientific's Continuous Automated Monitoring System is designed to monitor critical equipment with paramters including temperature, humidity, light,... Read more

Water Purification System

ELGA PURELAB Chorus provides high-purity water via a modular system that allows users to configure a customized solution based on application, budget,... Read more

PCT LiquiColor Assay

The Stanbio Chemistry Procalcitonin (PCT) LiquiColor assay from EKF Diagnostics has been FDA-cleared and validated for use on Beckman Coulter AU 480, 680,... Read more

Blood Test for AMH Values

Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) values can be measured with a simple blood test. In females, AMH expression has been observed in granulosa cells of preantral... Read more