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	Sponsored by Horiba ABX ABX Pentra 400, Compact Clinical Chemistry Benchtop Analyzer From routine to specific tests, perform them all on a single system. Up to 420 tests per hour with the ISE module. Its automation and continuous loading provides enhanced productivity in a user-friendly environment. Intuitive software designed with a touchscreen application, surely the best bet in today's market. Learn more...


Technology Spotlight


	Hematology Analyzers – Simple, Sophisticated Technology Serving All Patients Some form of electronic hematology analyzer is found at the center of most clinical laboratories. A blood cell count is usually the first screening test used to assess general health, rule out anemia or infection, and monitor cancer patients during the course of chemotherapy. It is difficult to imagine medical care without this workhorse device, and surprising to learn its origins. more...


News


Preventing Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in Low-Income Countries Can HIV transmission in pregnancy in low income settings be prevented with round the clock rapid testing in ... more...

Talking Up a New Role for Cell Phones in Telemedicine After launching a communications revolution, cell phones are talking up a potentially life-saving new role in telemedicine — the use of telecommunications technology to provide medical diagnosis and ... more...

An MUHC Team Evaluates a New Saliva-Based HIV Test to Speed Up Detection The usual waiting period for the results of a HIV test can seem like an eternity, especially in emergency situations where results are needed immediately. Also it requires a blood sample, which is ... more...

Siemens And LabCorp Enter Agreement To Co-Develop New Clinical Diagnostic Tests Siemens Healthcare and Laboratory Corporation of America(R) Holdings (LabCorp(R)) today announced that they have entered a non-exclusive agreement to discuss future possibilities to co-develop new ... more...

Biocept Launches Noninvasive Prenatal Rh(D) Diagnostic at Annual ACOG Scientific Meeting Biocept, an emerging leader in biotechnology, will launch I.D. Rh(D), the first in a series of noninvasive prenatal diagnostic tests that can be performed with a simple maternal blood sample, at ... more...

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New Products


	Procalcitonin (PCT) Kryptor® Test B·R·A·H·M·S USA, Inc. The BRAHMS PCT sensitive Kryptor® test will enable ICU physicians to determine whether an infection is bacterial or viral in nature and provide actionable information on the severity of a patient's condition less than an hour after a blood sample is drawn. As the progression of severe bacterial infections is affected by how early the patient receives appropriate treatment, measuring PCT levels is valuable in ICUs where sepsis represents a major health challenge. more...

	Statspin® Express 4 - High-Speed Horizontal Centrifuge Iris Sample Processing (formerly StatSpin, Inc.) The StatSpin Express 4 high speed horizontal centrifuge provides faster turnaround time and greater productivity for your “lean” laboratory. Place it next to any STAT analyzer and serum or plasma gel tubes are ready in just minutes. With only 3 settings it is simple to use. Just select the 3, 5 or 10 minute button and press start. No fumbling with settings or the need to readjust the speed. For safety, the lid remains locked until the rotor comes to a complete stop. An audible alarm sounds when the cycle is completed. Samples can be processed as they arrive in the lab; no need for batching, no unproductive time spent waiting for the centrifuge...you’ll have results in minutes. Now you can process as many as 8 samples at once for higher throughput. more...

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Featured Products


DoubeCheckGold™ HIV 1&2 Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma - Inverness Medical International more...

Cardiac STATus™ - Nanogen, Inc. more...

IRMA TRUPOINT^® Blood Analysis System - ITC more...

Hemoccult® SENSA® Fecal Occult Blood Test - Beckman Coulter, Inc more...

First Sign™ One-step Drug of Abuse Test - Hemosure, Inc. more...


Product Showcase


	Cholestech LDX® System Cholestech Corporation The Cholestech LDX System brings a wealth of benefits to healthcare professionals and patients. The LDX System delivers the ability to measure a complete lipid profile and glucose, ALT, AST, and hs-CRP and it does it all in 5 minutes per test cassette (6 minutes for hs-CRP). The accuracy, speed and broad menu of tests available for the Cholestech LDX make it an invaluable tool in the fight against heart disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Best of all, the rapid results allow for immediate testing, counseling and treatment decisions. more...


Journal Updates


Analysis of Circulating Forms of proBNP and NT-proBNP in Patients with Severe Heart Failure more...

What's New in Point of Care Testing? more...

Immunodetection of Glycosylated NT-proBNP Circulating in Human Blood more...

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Events


American Association for Clinical Chemistry - 2008 Annual Meeting July 27 - 31, 2008 Washington, DC The conference format includes 5 Plenary Sessions, Symposia, Interactive Workshops, Short Courses, Brown Bag Sessions, Meet the Experts, Posters, and Oral Abstract Presentations. more...

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