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Image: The new point-of-care Hemo Control delivers laboratory-accurate hemoglobin and hematocrit results in one simple test and uniquely offers flexible and enhanced data management with bi-directional interface (Photo courtesy of EKF Diagnostics).

Next-Generation Hemoglobin Analyzer Uniquely Ensures Bi-Directional Data Management Future Proofing

A new point-of-care diagnostics analyzer delivers quantitative laboratory-accurate hemoglobin and hematocrit results in one simple test and uniquely enables upgrade with data management functionality as required, giving broad flexibility over future connectivity options via its bi-directional interface. More...
04 May 2015
Image: Bone marrow aspirate from a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia shows sheets of blasts which have very scant cytoplasm and nuclei with finely dispersed, dense chromatin without nucleoli, typical appearance of lymphoblasts (Photo courtesy of the Autonomous University of Zacatecas).

Genetic Cause of Increased Leukemia Risk Identified

A newly discovered heritable genetic cause of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, has been pinpointed, specifically a mutation of the oncogene that encodes an E26 transformation-specific factor.   More...
12 Apr 2015
Image: Plastic bag of red blood cells tested and typed as O Rh positive, ready for transfusion (Photo courtesy of the American Red Cross).

Age of Transfused Blood in Critically Ill Adults Assessed

Blood for transfusion that has been stored for three weeks appears to be just as good as fresh blood for critically ill patients in need of red blood cell transfusion.   More...
06 Apr 2015

New Test Detects Both Parvovirus B19 and Hepatitis A in Plasma

A CE-marked molecular duplex test, for use on Cobas 6800/8800 systems, helps increase safety of human blood and plasma products by simultaneous screening for parvovirus B19 and hepatitis A virus.  More...
05 Apr 2015
Image: Phlebotomy or venipuncture performed to obtain blood for laboratory tests (Photo courtesy of Sweet Water Health and Education).

Excessive Phlebotomy in Cardiac Surgical Care Leads to Anemia

Laboratory testing among patients undergoing cardiac surgery can lead to excessive bloodletting, which can increase the risk of developing hospital-acquired anemia and the need for blood transfusion.   More...
01 Apr 2015
Image: The miniature Proxima Sensor is integrated into a patient’s arterial line to be used for directly monitoring blood gases and electrolytes over a 72 hour period as many times as required (Photo courtesy of Sphere Medical).

Advanced Miniature In-Line Blood Gas Analyzer Launched in Europe

A CE-marked patient-dedicated system, presented at ISICEM 2015, delivers point-of-care testing by enabling critical care staff to obtain rapid and frequent laboratory-accurate arterial blood gas measurements without leaving the patient’s bedside, facilitating effective and timely clinical decisions.   More...
31 Mar 2015
Image: Plastic bag containing 0.5 to 0.7 liters of packed red blood cells in citrate, phosphate, dextrose, and adenine (CPDA) solution (Photo courtesy of Fresenius HemoCare).

Transfusion Protocols Compared After Cardiac Surgery

Unnecessary blood transfusions may increase healthcare costs both directly, because blood is an increasingly scarce and expensive resource, and indirectly due to the complications associated with transfusion.  More...
25 Mar 2015
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