Gold Standard Diagnostics introduces the ThunderBolt, a compact automation platform for clinical laboratories that increases throughput and provides cost savings. Through a host of patent-pending features, the ThunderBolt delivers exceptional power, flexibility, and walk-away automation of 192 patient samples in only a 2 x 2 foot space. Completely open architecture allows any EIA or CLIA protocol to be programmed, and up to eight different protocols to run in a single batch. Intuitive software and an extensive portfolio of Thunderbolt-ready, fully validated products provide a total laboratory automation solution.