New OB/GYN Products Designed for Clinical Reproductive Health Needs

A comprehensive portfolio of in vitro and in vivo products for obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) patient management features both clinical laboratory diagnostic solutions and ultrasound imaging. The products were designed to help physicians deal with the clinical reproductive health needs of patients.

Siemens Healthcare (Erlangen, Germany) displayed its integrated solutions for OB/GYN patient management at the 59th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), held in Washington DC (USA) from April 30-May 4, 2011.

Highlights of Siemens OB/GYN diagnostic solutions that were unveiled at the meeting included the Immulite 1000 Immunoassay System and the latest Loci fertility assays available on Dimension Vista Intelligent lab systems. The Immulite benchtop analyzer is engineered for easy operation and reliability. It offers an extensive menu for routine and specialty immunoassay testing, including Siemens' broad range of reproductive endocrinology assays, such as estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone. Information about Siemens' full line of reproductive endocrinology platforms including the ADVIA Centaur Immunoassay Systems, Dimension integrated systems, and Immulite 2000 immunoassay system, was also available at the meeting.

Loci technology requires fewer reaction steps resulting in fast turnaround times. The Loci assays include luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and prolactin. LH and FSH are useful in the clinical evaluation of gonadal and pituitary disorders, while prolactin is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the anterior pituitary gland and hypothalamus portion of the brain.

Several of Siemens' ultrasound imaging solutions for OB/GYN care were also introduced at the meeting.

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