Rapid Automated Specialty Panels Test for Bacteria

New instruments offer simultaneous automation of overnight, rapid, and specialty panels that test for both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The instruments are suitable for mid- and high-volume clinical diagnostic microbiology laboratories.

MicroScan technology was introduced as an advanced technology based on the microbiology principles of true minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing. This principle is a very sensitive method to determine bacteria's susceptibility to antibiotics. The new WalkAway plus Systems combine MIC technology with new automated features, including automated maintenance and dial-up system diagnostics capability.

Launched by Siemens Medical Solutions (Deerfield, IL, USA) the new WalkAway plus systems also offer advanced automation features that improve laboratory productivity by decreasing system maintenance activity. The two new instrument models, a 40-panel capacity model for medium-volume laboratories and a 96-panel capacity model for high-volume laboratories, replace the current WalkAway SI 40 and 96 Systems.

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics has nearly 60 MicroScan panels of tests, with up-to-date antibiotics including the overnight, rapid, and specialty panels. The company was the first to offer an automated identification and susceptibility testing system cleared for improved detection of the emerging resistant bacterium vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA).

"We remain committed to addressing the challenges of today's clinical laboratory,” said Jim Reid-Anderson, president and CEO, Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics. "This new innovation for the microbiology laboratory allows customers to improve laboratory workflow and productivity while helping them to continue advancing the quality of patient care in their facilities.”

Siemens Medical Solutions provides medical solutions with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Medical Solutions combines lab diagnostics, imaging, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services.


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