Clinical, Medical & Diagnostic Products


Next-Generation Haematology Analyser Introduced


The Alinity hq analyser from Abbott for haematology is now CE Marked and available in Europe and other countries that recognise CE Mark. The analyser is the first in the Alinity haematology series of instruments to be commercially released, and is part of the planned integrated haematology system designed to address the productivity needs of the high-volume laboratory. The Alinity hq was built from the ground up to help solve every day operational challenges and anticipated future needs for high-volume laboratories.


Some unique capabilities of the Alinity hq system include: innovative, advanced optical technology combined with robust algorithms to handle normal and pathological samples: design features that are intended to reduce manual steps and minimise errors, improve confidence in data and allow for uninterrupted operation and scalable, modular design to customise configurations to better serve a broad spectrum of laboratories.


As part of the Alinity family of harmonised systems, the Alinity hq analyser has an intuitive user interface with iconography, colour coding and reporting features shared by all Alinity instruments. The Alinity family also uses a common method for sample loading and reagent management, which helps laboratories simplify technician training. The Alinity portfolio includes clinical chemistry, immunoassay, blood and plasma screening, point of care, haematology and molecular diagnostics.


Luis de Luzuriaga, Divisional Vice President and General Manager for Abbott’s haematology business, said, “The Alinity hq launch is a key milestone for Abbott’s haematology business unit. Abbott is leading the way to providing a more efficient, complete laboratory solution that no competitor in the industry can match. With the Alinity family of harmonised systems, Abbott aims to simplify diagnostics testing across laboratory disciplines and help our customers improve patient outcomes.”


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Automated Cell Counter System now Available


Advanced Instruments’ GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System delivers highly accurate and precise counts of the total nucleated cells (TNCs) and red blood cells (RBCs) in cerebrospinal fluid samples using a novel combination of fluorescence and imaging technology, highly specific reagents, and a unique test cartridge that eliminates carryover.


The system is linear down to 0 cells/µL and has a limit of detection of 1 cell/µL for both RBC and TNC, an unprecedented detection level for an automated cell counter.


“With GloCyte, our turnaround time is faster and more consistent,” said John Baker, Core Laboratory Science & Technology Manager at MultiCare Health System Laboratories Northwest in Tacoma, Washington. “GloCyte removes the need for techs to classify red versus white cells. As a result, general medical technologists, not just haematology specialists can run the analyser. This is important as the number of med techs is declining.”


From Rouette Hunter, Haematology Laboratory Manager at Tufts Medical Centre in Boston, Massachusetts, “The highest cost of performing manual cell counts was the labour. Moving to a small benchtop CSF cell count analyser has allowed us to consolidate two workstations - urinalysis and cell counts - to one microscopy bench. Now we have one tech stationed at the bench instead of two.”


Additional benefits of the GloCyte System include a small sample size of only 30 microlitres per test, an automated cell detection system that minimises manual errors, and a built in quality control system that ensures accurate and repeatable results. 43713pr@reply-direct.com


Sample Prep Kit Provides Unparalleled Benefi ts Compared to Other Commercially Available DNA/RNA Extraction Systems


Cole-Parmer, a leading supplier of laboratory equipment and reagents, is introducing the Arcis Sample Preparation System, which can extract DNA and RNA for downstream processes such as PCR/qPCR and sequencing in just three minutes. A study conducted by the Institute of Infection and Global Health, University of Liverpool, compared the preparation time, DNA yield, PCR and qPCR results of the Arcis Sample Prep Kit with three other kits. The results showed that the Arcis Sample Prep Kit dramatically accelerates pre-analytical sample prep without compromising the quantity and quality of genomic material.


The study showed that competitor preparation kits’ processing times ranged from 20 minutes to 4 hours as they require timely washing, heating and centrifugation steps in order to extract DNA. However, the Arcis Sample Prep Kit required no further instrumentation and was unrivalled as the fastest extraction kit, with a sample processing time of under three minutes. The kit that produced the highest yields was the most labour-intensive and time consuming, and its high yields were very variable. The Arcis Sample Prep Kit produced either greater or equal DNA yields in comparison to the remaining competitors’ kits, and these yields were obtained in a fraction of the time.


Due to its rapid extraction speed of both DNA and RNA, and overall simplicity, the Arcis Sample Prep Kit will save time and money for labs of all sizes. The Kit can be easily integrated into automated systems, and is also ideal for use with Cole-Parmer’s PCR and qPCR hardware and reagents, such as the pathogen detection kits.


The Arcis Sample Prep Kit is a ready-to-use kit that has the dual capability of extracting both DNA and RNA from a wide range of sample types, requiring as little as 30 µl of whole blood, plasma, urine, bacteria, viruses, and parasites as a starting material. The extraction kit consists of a two-step protocol that is completed in just three minutes, massively simplifying the workflow to provide high quality, PCR-ready templates immediately suitable for downstream molecular investigations.


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