New Automated Chemistry Analyzer Presented at IBMS 2015
By LabMedica International staff writers
Posted on 12 Oct 2015
A new clinical chemistry analyzer provides an automated bench-top platform with an integrated chemistry system supported by a broad menu of ready-to-use, bar coded reagents.Posted on 12 Oct 2015
EKF Diagnostics (Cardiff, UK) announced the UK launch of its “Altair 240” clinical chemistry analyzer at the Institute of Biomedical Science Congress 2015 (IBMS, September 28-30, 2015; Birmingham, UK). Also highlighted was the latest additions to its range of Stanbio liquid-stable, LiquiColor and Liqui-UV reagents, including an assay for Procalcitonin.
Caption: The new Altair 240 bench-top clinical chemistry analyzer with LIS bi-directional connectivity fulfills a need for an automated, cost-effective platform supported by the broad menu of Stanbio Chemistry liquid reagents (Photo courtesy of EKF Diagnostics).
Altair 240 fulfills a need for an automated, cost-effective bench-top platform supported by the reliable Stanbio Chemistry liquid reagent menu for routine and special chemistries. Altair 240 also provides the flexibility to configure open-channel applications for many esoteric assays. Built on 54 years of expertise, the system with LIS bi-directional connectivity is easy-to-use, as either a main or back-up analyzer, and is capable of performing up to 480 tests/hour (double-arm functionality yields up to 480 tests/hour).
Also presented at IBMS 2015 was the Stanbio Chemistry - Procalcitonin (PCT) LiquiColor Assay, a new rapid test enabling the quantitative determination of PCT in serum samples, EDTA, or lithium heparin plasma samples by latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetric methodology. PCT is a marker for bacterial infection and sepsis and has been recognized as an important adjunct marker in the diagnosis of sepsis. The test provides a precise result that correlates well with established methodology, within 10 minutes and requires only 20 µL of sample. The reagents may be used on almost any liquid-based chemistry analyzer with open-channel capability. Reagent kit, calibrator, and control sets are available separately.
Other products showcased at EKF’s IBMS booth included: B-Hydroxybutyrate (B-HB) LiquiColor Assay for ketosis testing; Glycated Serum Protein (GSP) LiquiColor Assay – a 2-3 week indicator of average blood glucose; Quo-Lab and Quo-Test devices for HbA1c measurement; and Hemo Control hemoglobin analyzer.
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