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has a large touch-screen user interface and
reads a standard 96-well microplate in less
than 15 seconds. The versatile open system
features cutoff modes, point-to-point, and
regression calculations. It prints results on
the internal thermal printer or outputs
results to a PC to create custom-formatted
reports.
Awareness Technology, Inc.
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MINICAP Automated SPE
With a small footprint, the MINICAP instrument
is designed to optimize and completely
automate electrophoresis testing in low- to
medium-volume laboratories. Simply place
a bar-coded primary tube on the system
and walk away. A continuous-access sample
wheel allows for the addition of samples
at any time, and true-positive sample ID is
achieved with full traceability. The MINICAP
Protein 6 assay is FDA cleared for separation
and quantitation of the six major serum
protein fractions by capillary electrophoresis..
The MINICAP reagent compartment
accommodates multiple assay buffers in
anticipation of future menu expansion.
Sebia Electrophoresis
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STA Satellite® Analyzer
The STA Satellite, the newest addition to the
STA® family of analyzers, is a fully-automated
benchtop coagulation analyzer capable of
simultaneously performing clotting, chromogenic,
and immunological assays. The STA
Satellite analyzer offers complete automation
for low-to- medium-activity coagulation labs
and is suitable as a backup analyzer for organizations
with central and satellite labs. It offers
technological advances to ensure a high
level of system reliability, ease of operation,
and flexibility—all within a small footprint.
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Circle No. 361 in the Reader Service Card
Calibrated Automated
Thrombogram® Assay*
The Calibrated Automated Thrombogram,
or CAT, is an exciting new technology using
a fluorogenic substrate in an easy-to-use automated
platform to measure the initiation,
burst, and subsequent inactivation of thrombin
in clotting platelet-poor or platelet-rich
plasma. It is a global hemostasis assay for the
investigation of hypo- and hyper-coagulability
and the effects of anti-thrombotics and
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other pharmaceuticals on thrombin generation.
A unique thrombin calibrator eliminates
potential sample-specific interferences,
such as the inner filter effect, substrate depletion,
and variability in sample color and light
intensity. Diagnostica Stago, Inc. represents
Thrombinoscope as the exclusive distributor
in the U. S. *For research use only.
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Circle No. 362 in the Reader Service Card
STA® Liatest® FM Assay*
The STA Liatest FM is an immunoturbidimetric
assay for the quantitative determination
of soluble fibrin monomer complexes
(SFMC) on the STA line of analyzers. The
test uses microparticles coated with monoclonal
antibodies specific for SFMC that are
mixed with the test plasma. The presence of
SFMC causes agglutination of the microparticles,
resulting in a change in absorbance
that is measured at 540nm. High plasma levels
of SFMC are usually observed in patients
with disseminated intravascular coagulation
(DIC). STA Liatest FM Calibrator and STA
Liatest FM Control complete the Liatest FM
product line. *For research use only.
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
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STA® Control LA 1+2
STA Control LA 1+2 are a lupus anticoagulant
(LA) positive and negative control material.
The two levels of assayed controls are for
use with the STA Staclot dRVV Screen and
Confirm using the STA line of instruments.
The controls are available in 1-mL vials with
an onboard stability of 8 hours when used
on the STA line of instrumentation.
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Circle No. 364 in the Reader Service Card
STA® -Staclot® dRVV Screen
and Confirm Assays
The STA-Staclot dRVV Screen and Confirm
are fully-automated assays for the detection
of lupus anticoagulants (LA) in patient
plasma by the diluted Russell viper venom
method. Each reagent is bar coded for ease
of use on the STA line of analyzers. The STA
Staclot dRVV Screen assay uses a reagent
with a low phospholipid concentration that
enhances its sensitivity, resulting in a
prolongation of the clotting time. The STA
Staclot dRVV Confirm assay uses a reagent
with a high phospholipid concentration that
neutralizes the LA present in the plasma,
resulting in a shortening of the clotting time.
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Circle No. 365 in the Reader Service Card
ABL80 FLEX CO-OX Instrument*
The ABL80 FLEX CO-OX incorporates the
patented oximetry technology found in
Radiometer’s benchtop analyzers, making
it available in a portable, cartridge-based
instrument. Radiometer’s ultra-sonic
hemolyzation is well-established as superior
to chemical hemolyzation, demonstrating
superior measurement performance and
zero risk of contamination from chemical
agents. The ABL80 FLEX CO-OX offers
the portability and ease-of-use advantages
already benefiting users of the ABL80 FLEX
platform. Its small footprint, rapid start-up,
and fast measurement time make it ideal for
use in clinical areas, while full connectivity
and auto QC ensure the lab maintains
control of the testing process. *Pending FDA
clearance.
Radiometer America, Inc.
Circle No. 366 in the Reader Service Card
Little Dipper Processor for FISH
From day one, this robotic system automates
processing of FISH samples using Vysis or
other probes, including post-hybridization
steps. The Little Dipper processor provides
precise temperature control and washing action
that enhances test results and day-to-day
reproducibility. It also can be used for processing
microarrays used in new aCGH tests
from Agilent, Roche/NimbleGen, Illumina,
and others.
SciGene
Circle No. 367 in the Reader Service Card
LIAISON® Treponema Assay
Introducing the LIAISON Treponema Assay,
the first fully-automated, FDA-cleared
chemiluminescent immunoassay to aid in
the diagnosis of syphilis infection. With
high sensitivity, as well as excellent specificity,
the LIAISON Treponema Assay is used as a
clinical lab screening or confirmatory test. Its
ability to detect both IgM and IgG antibodies
to Treponema pallidum ensures improved
sensitivity in the diagnosis of early syphilis
infections, compared with RPR and EIA
methods. The use of recombinant antigens
limits cross reactivity and provides superior
specificity. Labs benefit from the excellent
throughput of 180 results per hour and the
total walk-away system.
DiaSorin
Circle No. 368 in the Reader Service Card
LIAISON® Borrelia burgdorferi Assay
The LIAISON Borrelia burgdorferi assay
is the only fully-automated, FDA-cleared,
chemiluminescent immunoassay available
for Lyme disease serology. The use of the
VlsE recombinant antigen provides the LIAI-
SON Borrelia burgdorferi assay with superior
specificity, reducing the diagnostic time and
cost. The truly reactive samples are identified
in the first step of the recommended testing
algorithm, reducing the amount of subsequent
Western blot testing. Thanks to the
high immunogenicity of the VlsE antigen,
Lyme infections can be identified from the
early stages and treatment can be started
promptly. The LIAISON Borrelia burgdorferi
assay has excellent throughput and random
access capability.
DiaSorin
Circle No. 369 in the Reader Service Card
LIAISON® 25 OH Vitamin TOTAL-DTM Assay
The LIAISON 25 OH Vitamin TOTAL-DTM
Assay uses chemiluminescent immunoassay
technology for the quantitative determination
of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and other hydroxylated
vitamin D metabolites in human
serum, EDTA-plasma, or lithium-heparin
plasma for assessment of Vitamin D sufficiency.
The new TOTAL-D is the only FDAcleared,
fully-automated assay measuring
100% of Vitamin D2 and D3. The improved
precision offers intra and inter CV of ≤ 10%
and functional sensitivity of < 4 ng/mL. The
automated LIAISON Analyzer offers the lab
a throughput of 100 tests per hour and time
to first result of 35 minutes.
DiaSorin
Circle No. 370 in the Reader Service Card