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osmometer for measuring colloid osmotic
pressure (COP) for prediction, onset, and
degree of edema formation. The new On-
COPro osmometer only requires a 200-μL
sample with a measurement range of 0–100
mmHg. The reference and sample chambers
are self flushing, and the instrument has
automatic zeroing and calibration functions.
The OnCOPro surpasses all others by virtue
of its ground-breaking, flow-through sample
and reference chambers, making it extremely
easy to use and a reliable and accurate partner
in your lab.
Wescor, Inc.
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Gen5CL Data Analysis Software
The latest in BioTek’s microplate data
analysis software product line, Gen5 CL
software is designed to provide powerful data
analysis and output options in an intuitive
user interface for the routine clinical lab.
With Gen5CL, the user can select assays from
a custom-programmed database or create
open assays for optimal workload flexibility.
The laboratory can ensure operational integrity
by defining multiple permission levels
to users on the system, and an optional QC
Trending module can be installed for control
tracking in Levey-Jennings charts. Gen5CL
provides features designed for compliance to
21CFR Part 11 and the European Directive
98/79/EC (IVDD).
BioTek Instruments. Inc.
Circle No. 442 in the Reader Service Card
Instrument Manager Rules Library
Data Innovations, Inc. is pleased to announce
the launch of its latest service, the Instrument
Manager (IM) Rules Library. This easy-touse,
online reference provides examples
using the industry’s most popular middleware
product for a variety of lab efficiencyenhancing
uses, ranging from autoverification
and calculations, such as eGFR,
to connecting instruments to multiple LIS
systems. To preview the Rules Library, go to
www.dirules.com and follow the instructions
for guest access. Customers with Specimen
Management options covered under our
current support plan can enjoy full access by
contacting our Customer Services department
(support@datainnovations.com) for
your full-access login.
Data Innovations, Inc.
Circle No. 443 in the Reader Service Card
GenPlates® Room Temperature
Storage System
GenPlates storage system is a proprietary
format for storing and transporting biological
samples at room temperature in the dry
state. Samples are stored embedded in FTA®
paper, a cellulose matrix chemically treated
to inactivate bacteria and viruses, that
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preserves DNA for at least 18 years (proven
in real time). As cellular material or DNA is
added to the GenPlate medium, the cells lyse
and the released DNA binds to the paper.
When DNA is required for downstream
analysis, high-quality, double-stranded DNA
from both the FTA paper and S&S 903 paper
can be reliably recovered using GenSolve®
chemistry.
GenVault Corporation
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CellaVision® DM96
Cell Morphology System
Now body fluids can be analyzed on the
CellaVision DM96 automated digital cell
morphology system. Using a Cytospin
slide preparation, the DM96 automatically
performs a preliminary WBC differential and
allows the user to scan the entire cell button.
Regions of interest can be tagged, comments
added, and images stored and shared anywhere
on your network. An online reference
library, access to a patient’s historical images,
and real-time collaboration ensure the accuracy
and standardization of the analysis.
Body fluid slides can be run at the same time
when performing WBC and RBC differential
on stained peripheral blood smears.
CellaVision
Circle No. 445 in the Reader Service Card
Cholesterol Concentrate LDL
The clarified Human Cholesterol Concentrate
LDL additive (cLDL) provides in vitro
diagnostic manufacturers with an LDL
cholesterol supplement with greater clarity,
stability, and lot-to-lot consistency. Bovine
Cholesterol Concentrate LDL provides an
animal source LDL cholesterol concentrate
for use in adjusting LDL values in control
serum.
Creative Laboratory Products, Inc.
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Horizon Anatomic Pathology Application
McKesson’s Horizon Anatomic Pathology
(HAP) application is the new, next-generation
application developed by McKesson
from the ground up for pathologists,
histologists, and cytologists. Using an expert
task-based workflow engine, it drastically
improves efficiency, decreases turnaround
time, and enhances communication among
pathology areas. Incorporating industry
leading technologies like barcode patient
selection and embedded dictation, HAP
significantly improves patient safety. The
Virtual Slide Tray serves as the pathologist’s
portal to receive and perform work
from a single screen, including correlations,
additional stains and recut orders, dictation,
consultations, access to clinical pathology
results, and digital images. HAP is integrated
with McKesson’s Horizon Lab.
McKesson Provider Technologies
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Diagnostic-Grade Fittings & Tubing
IDEX Health & Science introduces a new line
of Upchurch Scientific® products specifi-
cally designed for the low-pressure fluidic
systems in diagnostic instruments. Based
on flangeless technology proven to reduce
leaks, the new Diagnostic-Grade Fittings
and Tubing Assemblies eliminate the need
for OEMs to ever flange instrument tubing
in manufacturing or in the field. In addition
to the dependable fittings for 1/8” and 1/16”
OD tubing, custom tubing assemblies prove
especially cost effective because they are easy
for OEMs to install, and easy for owners to
replace if needed. For a quote on a custom
tubing assembly, visit www.upchurch.com/
OEMTubing.
IDEX Health & Science
Circle No. 448 in the Reader Service Card
PVM with I PV
New valve features and additional microstepping
capability make the Sapphire Engineering
Pump/Valve Module (PVM) with
Integrated Piston & Valve (IPV) compatible
with an even greater range of diagnostic
instruments. Designed for long, service-free
life—3 million cycles—the IPV requires no
preventive maintenance, increasing system
uptime. Ultra-hard ceramic pistons and
valves eliminate the premature failure issues
of competing syringe pumps, and enable the
IPV to withstand even harsh, saline solutions
common in diagnostic applications. OEMs
can now choose the PVM with IPV for easy,
plug-in replacement for the Cavro XP3000
and Hamilton® PSD/4 pumps.
IDEX Health & Science
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ADVIA Centaur® System Cyclosporine Assay*
The new ADVIA Centaur System Cyclosporine
Assay from Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics allows lab professionals to
mainstream immunosuppressant drug testing
into routine workflow. With a simplified
extraction method and fully-automated processing,
test results can be reported in as little
as 18 minutes. This one test can accommodate
C0 and C2 testing and is highly specific
to the cyclosporine parent compound. With
cyclosporine testing from Siemens, you
can be confident that you are assisting your
physicians in providing optimal patient
management. *Pending FDA clearance.
Siemens HealthCare Diagnostics
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ADVIA Centaur® System HAV Assays*
ADVIA Centaur System HAV Assays (HAV
Total and HAV IgM) are the first FDAcleared
hepatitis assays for use on the ADVIA
Centaur CP Immunoassay System. Availability
of ADVIA Centaur System HAV assays on
the ADVIA Centaur CP Immunoassay
System allows further consolidation of hepatitis
and routine immunoassays for mediumvolume
labs. In a ReadyPack® format, the
ADVIA Centaur Systems HAV assays are
high performance and may also be used on
the ADVIA Centaur and the ADVIA Centaur
XP Immunoassay Systems. For the first time,
high- and medium-volume labs may offer a
testing service with concordant hepatitis test
results. *Expected release: Summer 2008
Siemens HealthCare Diagnostics
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ADVIA Centaur® System DHEAS Assay*
The new ADVIA Centaur System DHEAS
Assay from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
allows labs to optimize their fertility testing
by further consolidating assays on a single
platform. It features a wide reportable range,
high specificity, and a turnaround time of 18
minutes or less. The new Siemens DHEAS
assay is available for use on the ADVIA