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Scientist in Haematology, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. He comments: “We all disliked using the old technology; you could literally see the red cells dying in front of your eyes. So you just knew as a scientist these counts were inaccurate. For us, the GloCyte is ideal. We’re using minimal amounts of sample, and the medics are getting the count they need to drive their clinical decisions for the patients. So I’m happy to sing its praises. I imagine many places may be in the same boat as we were, doing manual counts and if that’s the case the GloCyte is a no- brainer.”
Verification and calibration Advanced Instruments joined forces with Artel in 2022, adding accurate, precise, and easy-to-use verification and calibration systems to the portfolio. The growing pressure to process workloads faster, while facing workforce shortages, should not compromise patient safety or professional care. Wherever they’re based medical laboratories must follow local regulations and directives to show that their devices are performing according to those regulatory standards and accreditations. Among the most robust ways to adhere to compliance regulations is to have a built-in system for verifying that laboratory instruments and their operators are performing to spec. The Artel Pipette Calibration System
(PCS) offers an easy-to-use volume verification system that simplifies single-channel pipette calibration, interim volume verification, and
We have always aimed to reduce the burden on laboratory scientists, enabling them to do more with walk-away operation, freeing them up to prioritise other tasks
Julie MacKenzie, VP, Clinical Business, Advanced Instruments
pipette user/operator training and competency assessment. Paired with the included ArtelWare Software, the PCS allows users to manage their pipette inventory with calibration and interim verification scheduling, email notifications, pipette and pipette operator status, and comprehensive, auditable documentation. Leslie Chaparro, Medical Laboratory Scientist at Parkview Regional Medical Center has first-hand experience of how the Artel system is quick and easy to use. “We were shopping for new pipettes and our sales rep had never seen this calibration system,” she explains. “He was very impressed with the ease of operation and we liked that we could quickly test the deviation amongst repetitive pipetting.
“When our technician trained for
performing calibrations was out on an extended pandemic leave, we were forced to do an emergency send out of validations to a commercial validation company. We quickly realised the benefits of having an Artel system in house; the system allows for a much quicker and cost efficient means of validating pipettes.”
Looking to the future Currently, the Advanced Instruments portfolio spans the chemistry, microbiology, and haematology bench. While the emphasis on workflow efficiencies and faster turnaround times have been the primary drivers of Advanced Instruments’ product development, quality control and data management have also been pain points that the team strives to address, aiming to reduce transcription errors, minimise paperwork, enhance flexibility, and save personnel time. Built-in software features across the portfolio help improve the ease of obtaining sample traceability and enhance data management. “We recognise that our customers
work hard, and that their challenge is to maximise uptime and minimise downtime because their laboratories operate around the clock. And in developing the Advanced Instruments portfolio, we have aimed to provide them with instruments that can be powered 24/7 as well,” comments Julie MacKenzie, VP, Clinical Business, Advanced Instruments. “We have always aimed to reduce
the burden on laboratory scientists, enabling them to do more with walk- away operation, freeing them up to prioritise other tasks. The end-goal is to do more than just improve accuracy and precision,” confides MacKenzie. “It is to provide results in the shortest turnaround time in a manner that integrates seamlessly into the laboratory’s workflow, while also being suited to technician and physician needs, ultimately enabling timely patient treatment.”
Advanced Industries To learn more, get in touch, visit the website, or scan the QR code.
Jo Felix, Key Account Manager, Clinical UK 07408 801551
Jo.Felix@aicompanies.com
www.aicompanies.com
The GloCyte Automated Cell Counter System uses fluorescence microscopy and two reagents to enumerate total nucleated cells (TNCs) and red blood cells (RBCs) in under five minutes.
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