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Stago’s accreditation toolkit simplifies the complex. It delivers precision and accuracy at its best, and is simple to use even for those with no previous experience.”4


sthemE: in summary n sthemE Manager – for cross-site


connectivity and expert rule integration


n sthemE Qualiris – for conformity, high quality and exceptional performance


n sthemE Expert QC – for comprehensive quality control, confidence and precision


n sthemE Connect – for remote support, secure data transmissions and troubleshooting


n sthemE Accreditation – for enabling laboratories to demonstrate compliance quickly and easily.


A real gain in productivity for the coagulation laboratory The haemostasis laboratory team at CHU Limoges, already satisfied with Stago’s high-performance, industry-leading Max Generation, were invited by Stago to evaluate the analytical performance, throughput and ergonomics of their new haemostasis solution. They were quickly impressed by the speed and efficiency of sthemO – having “noticed a significant time saving when preparing the reagents”’ – and following the evaluation, they selected sthemO as their next coagulation solution. “We received a succinct two-hour


training from the Stago team in our premises which gave us complete autonomy. We were later able to discover other features on our own. Due to the intuitiveness of the software (smartphone app-like), training requirement is minimal. The technical team is unanimous on the simplicity of use of the sthemO 301.” The team concluded: “As for maintenance, only a needle cleaning is required, and this process is fully automated. All this means a real gain in productivity for the coagulation laboratory.” An initial study at the Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre (OHTC), part of Oxford University Hospitals’ NHS Foundation Trust, was instrumental in shaping the functionality of sthemO. Ahead of the results being published, lead scientist Peter Baker indicated: “It’s certainly fast – and very quick to the first result being produced.” Elsewhere, sthemO has been setting new standards in laboratory evaluations across France. Hôpital Sud in Rennes noted the productivity of sthemO 201 is “higher than that of the STA Compact Max with a 30-46% gain in results for the entire series. The sample loading time


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More than 20 reagents are available on the sthemO instruments, with more added on a monthly basis.


is decreased by 75%”. Meanwhile CHU Dijon Bourgogne confirmed “the speed of the sthemO 301 is higher than that of the STA R Max3 with a reduction in the time to release result by an average of up to 30%”. Moreover, Laboratory Medicine at Galdakao Usansolo Hospital in Galdakao, Spain, was equally as impressed by its findings: “sthemO 301 is a very intuitive analyser and it requires little training time for laboratory technicians. The study demonstrated that the sthemO 301 is fast, easy to use and shows very good precision and satisfying performances for implementation in a clinical laboratory.”


sthemO and sthemE: the future of haemostasis It’s clear that continuous innovation and development is required to meet evolving NHS needs. And Stago’s advanced systems certainly fit the bill: its VBDS Plus technology-powered sthemO system is a major innovation in haemostasis, while its sthemE digital solutions maximise productivity potential and ensure system accuracy.


Less pressure on staff n Easy-to-use interfaces require minimal training


n Less manual errors and more uptime for critical tasks


n Embedded expertise and automated processes reduce strain on staff.


Improved productivity n High throughput and walkaway


capability of sthemO


n Standardised autovalidation and expert rules in sthemE.


Better patient care n Enhanced accuracy and reliability of test results


n Integration of clinical decision support tools.


References 1 Woolley A, Golmard JL, Kitchen S. Effects


of haemolysis, icterus and lipaemia on coagulation tests as performed on Stago STA-Compact-Max analyser. Int J Lab Hematol. 2016; 38 (4): 375–88. doi:10.1111/ijlh.12498.


2 Florin L, Desloovere M, Devreese KMJ. Evaluation of an automated algorithm for interpretation of lupus anticoagulant testing. Int J Lab Hematol. 2019; 41 (3): 412-417. doi: 10.1111/ijlh.13001.


3 Riley PW, Gallea B, Valcour A. Development and Implementation of a Coagulation Factor Testing Method Utilizing Autoverification in a High- volume Clinical Reference Laboratory Environment. J Pathol Inform. 2017; 8 (1): 25. doi: 10.4103/jpi.jpi_95_16. eCollection 2017.


4 Stago UK. A service that simplifies ISO15189:2012 compliance and UKAS inspections. Pathology in Practice. 2021 May; 22 (3): 33–5.


For more information about Stago’s new range of sthemO analysers and sthemE eSolutions, visit the Stago website:


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