May 2003

May 2003

Features

	Public expectation for vanquishing microbial threats out-swells microbiology mah
	Microbiology


	Hospitals, laboratories buy into benefits of standardizing blood gas analyzers


	rep-PCR technology speeds shift to DNA fingerprinting


	Utilization of controls, materials and osmometry in a clinical setting offers q
	Utilizing controls, materials, and osmometry in a clinical setting


	Automated tumor marker
	For monitoring gastrointestinal cancer patients


	Helicobacter pylori ELISAs
	Microwell format kits perform up to 43 patient samples in duplicate


	Automated HIV-1 viral load
	FDA cleared to measure viral loads as low as 50 copies of HIV-1 RNA per millilitre of plasma


	Hematology slide stainer
	120 slides/hour throughput optional cytocentrifuge


	e-learning
	New cardiac webinars series


	CRP assay
	To help identify acute injuries and infections


	INR monitoring system
	For weekly home INR testing


	Slide Racks
	Available in two holding capacities


	Monoclonal antibody
	Available in concentrate or ready-to-use format


	Pipette calibration lab report
	Available free of charge


	Bile acids-HR test kit
	For detecting bile acids in serum or plasma


	Blood collection set expanded
	Features two new sizes


	CO2 incubator
	With new features


	Microcentri-fuge tubes
	Includes 10 different styles


	Syphilis screening test
	Allows screening up to five days after blood collection


	Platelet P1A1/P1A2 polymorphism
	Flow cytometry test kit


	Whole blood alcohols and lead
	Liquid quality control


	Cadaver transferring
	Hydraulic assisted transfer system


	POC blood gas software
	Increases analyzer control


	Culture flask
	Designed for single use


	Liquid control
	For serum volatiles


	ThinPrep storage unit
	For up to 100 specimens


	Biotech marker
	For molecular and cell biology


	ATC refractometer
	Features a three scale reading


	Alcohol-based hand cleaner
	Reduces the risk of spreading infections


	Chemistry validation
	Two new test sets


	Computer imprintable labels
	New line for full range of lab needs


	Extended range D-dimer
	Reportable range from 1,000 ng/ml to 10,000 ng/ml


	Plastic blood bank tube
	Contains K3 EDTA


	Easy to use FOBT collection
	Improves patient compliance and speeds processing


	Rapid coag assays
	To differentiate suspected bleeding and/or clotting disorders


	Tube rack system
	Designed for minimal counter space use


	Lipid reimbursement CD
	Instruction on National Coverage Decision guidelines


	Software product line
	For Nikon digital cameras


	West Nile virus
	ELISA commercially available


	Homocysteine reagents
	For Synchron LX and CX systems


	Blood collection tube holder
	Offers automated retraction and safe disposal


	Urine microscopic analysis
	For mid-volume labs


	QC software
	Enhanced connectivity


	Full range CRP
	0.08 – 160 mg/L


	e-learning
	Training and certification


	Blood gas and CO-oximetry
	Fully integrated


	Stain QC slides
	Meet new CLIA regulations for positive and negative controls


	Antimicrobial resistance
	Free interactive training CD available for microbiologists from the CDC


	New Windows software
	Now on the VersaTrek automated microbial detection system


	Incubation system
	For anaerobic and microaerophilic incubation needs


	Protein labeling kits
	Features two labeled proteins


	Polystyrene containers
	For range of applications including urine, fecal, and culture


	Fecal transport vials
	New color-coded line


	Robotic centrifuge
	For automatic sample processing


	Blood donor software
	Receives FDA clearance


	Software designed for reference labs
	LabNet version 5.12


	Automated sample preparation
	For flow cytometry


	LIS software
	With enhanced rules


	Hosted LIS
	With enhanced features


	Permanent ink printers
	Resists most processing, staining and coverslipping reagents


	Fecal assay
	Cryptosporidium/Giardia detection


	Transport Medium
	Allows multiple tests


	Rapid RSV lateral flow test
	Improved format requires only one reagent


	Automated electrophoresis
	Walk-away convenience with all functions in a single instrument


	D-dimer test for Stratus CS
	For use in STAT and central laboratories and in acute care settings


	HCV viral load assay
	Quantitative assay for measuring HCV RNA levels in serum or plasma

Departments

	Disease Management
	Improved diagnostic tools and earlier therapy would lessen suffering from rheumatoid arthritis


	Editor's Notebook
	If Politics Trumps Public Health


	News Digest
	HPV DNA Pap now approved for cervical cancer screening for all women over 30


	Catalog
	2003 edition available

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