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Revolutionary new haemostasis systems, see page 15
CONTENTS
Volume 25 Issue 6 September 2024
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OPINION The promise of AI-powered pathology
NEWS ARTICLES
Revolutionising laboratories with sthemO and sthemE haemostasis systems
Reviewing and reporting measurement uncertainty in medical laboratories
Improvements to laboratory process through a molecular work area
Why UK NEQAS does what it does: it’s all about the patients
Creating a molecular work area, see page 27
Responding to challenges, realising opportunities: Clinisys Customer Summit
Whooping cough, the resurgence of a vaccine preventable disease
Putting patients at the heart of phlebotomy booking services
The resurgence of whooping cough, see page 40
Neisseria gonorrhoeae: an STI that has developed resistance mechanisms to antimicrobials
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Revolutionising labs with Stago haemostasis systems Stago’s cutting-edge sthemO and sthemE haemostasis systems promise to transform NHS coagulation laboratories by enhancing patient care, boosting productivity and alleviating strain on staff. The sthemO analyser automates sample processing, reduces errors, and optimises workflow, making it indispensable in the face of NHS staffing challenges.
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Dr Henry Paridaens highlights its efficiency, noting 88% of patient results are autovalidated, minimising staff intervention. SthemO innovative features, including VBDS Plus technology and an intuitive interface, ensure high throughput and ease of use, reducing training requirements. SthemE complements this with eSolutions that provide cross-site connectivity, expert rule integration, and quality control analysis, further enhancing laboratory productivity and compliance. Together, sthemO and sthemE represent a significant advancement in haemostasis technology, addressing the pressing needs of modern NHS laboratories and setting new standards for efficiency and accuracy in patient care.
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REVIEWING AND REPORTING MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
PUTTING PATIENTS AT THE HEART OF PHLEBOTOMY BOOKING SERVICES
WHOOPING COUGH, THE RESURGENCE OF A VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASE
REVOLUTIONISING LABS: STAGO HAEMOSTASIS SYSTEMS
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