Russ Swan, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Blood Samples",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Laboratorytalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Oncology decisions speeded by haematology analyser from
Horiba ABX, which we summarised at the time by saying "ABX Pentra 60C+ haematology analyser has had a positive impact at the Macmillan Primrose Unit within Bedford Hospital, with results available within minutes to enable quicker treatment
decisions".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Haematology analysers cope well with aged samples from
Horiba ABX: "The reliability of Horiba ABX Pentra DX 120 and DF 120 haematology analysers was put to the test soon after their installation at Bronglais District General Hospital in Aberystwyth, Wales".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Inverness Medical Innovations
- take a look at Promoting rapid community HIV testing in Singapore
which says: "By working with the Ministry of Health in Singapore Inverness Medical hopes to highlight the critical role of rapid diagnosis in the fight against Aids/HIV worldwide".
Take a look also at the news release from Helena Biosciences, Oxford lab like its AggRam platelet aggregometer,
as well as Biochips can save lives in MI patients from Randox Laboratories,
and Colony counter generates accurate OPKA results from Synbiosis.
See also:
Point of care blood analysis gives fast results
(August 2007)
Haematology clinics at Torbay Hospital are now far less stressful for patients, consultants and laboratory staff alike owing to the arrival of an ABX Pentra 60C+ haematology analyser
Triple colour reagent for studying canine T cells
(July 2007)
To assist researchers AbD Serotec offers singular antibodies to canine T and B cell markers, plus a range of dual colour reagents for detecting CD3/CD4, CD4/CD8 and CD3/CD8
Reagents measure responses to cell stimuli
(June 2007)
By measuring the phosphorylation of specific intracellular proteins, these RUO reagents can aid in the study of surface-to-nucleus cell signal transduction pathways
World's first automated blood fractionation system
(June 2007)
Hosted by Manchester University, UK Biobank is a major biological resource to support medical research that will improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promote health
Ensuring pipetting accuracy for blood testing
(June 2007)
The Te-PoolSafe, which is compatible with Tecan liquid handling workstations, identifies inaccurately dispensed samples so that they can be re-pipetted and ensures full sample traceability
Improving the process of compound management
(April 2007)
To be updated on the latest practices and technology join Anachem at the Compound Management, Integrity and QC Conference on 22-23 May 2007 at Le Meridien, Piccadilly, London
Stem cell viability testing is robust and reliable
(April 2007)
Using the Guava PCA system, Cells4Life is able to ensure that only samples containing a high percentage of viable (living) cells are cryopreserved for storage
Contract win with Novartis Canada
(April 2007)
Warnex will perform pharmacogenetic and bioanalytical services for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada's Gleevec monitoring programme
DrugCheck drug testing kit is easy and reliable
(March 2007)
Hygienic and quick to use, the non-invasive Draeger DrugCheck drug testing kit enables the simultaneous qualitative detection of six classes of illegal substances in a single sample of oral fluid
More new features for peri-analytical system
(February 2007)
Olympus Life and Material Science Europa - Diagnostics has announced a range of major innovations on the latest version of the market-leading OLA2500 peri-analytical systems for medical laboratories
Real-time PCR for low throughput applications
(January 2007)
Applied Biosystems announces a new instrument system for conducting genetic and genomic analysis experiments using real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology
Better nanoparticle production, safer workers
(December 2006)
Minimising worker exposures and improving nanoparticle production by improved mixer design: from a paper at International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety
Sensortec wins contract with DxTech
(November 2006)
Sensortec has entered into an exclusive global agreement with DxTech, assigning the rights of the IP for medical and veterinary diagnostics
Clinical pharmacology collaboration in oncology
(November 2006)
Cancer Research Technology and the University of Manchester announce a clinical pharmacology collaboration in oncology with AstraZeneca
Shimadzu HPLCs in search for new cancer treatment
(November 2006)
Researchers at Manchester Wolfson Molecular Imaging Centre, use instruments to obtain proof of concept measurements for mode of action and efficacy of new drugs to treat cancer and brain disorders
Chromatographs from the 'mists of technology'
(November 2006)
Shimadzu manufactured its first gas chromatograph 50 years ago and, as part of its celebrations, two original GC instruments from the 1980s are on display at the UK headquarters in Milton Keynes
UK Biobank validates Whatman FTA elute
(November 2006)
Results from intensive trials of Whatman DNA storage product were presented in October 2005 at the UK Biobank conference, 'Laboratory aspects of biobanking'
High speed DNA archiving service launched
(November 2006)
GenVault announced in June 2003 that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chose its system in a study in conjunction with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Rapid platelet function screening at point of care
(October 2006)
Horiba ABX, in association with GTA (UK) , is kick-starting the UK distribution of the novel diagnostic screening assay, Plateletworks
Intervention saves needless blood tests
(October 2006)
A new software application from iSoft has the potential to save many NHS trusts around £100,000 a year by preventing unnecessary blood tests
Power protection system prevents $500,000 loss
(October 2006)
Laboratory traces instrumentation operation problems to power delivery and aims to prevent damage, sample loss, and loss of productive time, which equaled $500,000 with 50% instrument downtime
Gas analyser in altitude sickness study in Bolivia
(September 2006)
Bayer's RapidLab 348 analyser has been successfully used to take blood gas measurements from participants in a high-profile study of altitude sickness at a breathtaking 5200 metres above sea level
New Sysmex website goes live
(August 2006)
Marking its 15th year in the UK healthcare market, Sysmex UK has launched new website containing information across its range of haematology and haemostasis products for clinical diagnostic testing
Rapid D-10 Dual Assay Program launched worldwide
(May 2006)
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the worldwide launch of its D-10 Dual Program for comprehensive haemoglobin testing
Aspergillus EIA test receives FDA 510(k) clearance
(May 2006)
Sensitive, non-invasive test simplifies and speeds up diagnostic process and reduces chances of misdiagnosis
High throughput genotyping for complex diseases
(May 2006)
Researchers at the Santiago de Compostela laboratory of the Centro Nacional de Genotipado in Spain are using a Freedom Evo 150 workstation to provide large scale genotyping and SNP analyses
High rollers for sample mixing with minimum air
(May 2006)
Stuart tube rollers have a gentle rocking and rolling action and are ideal for mixing blood samples and solid liquid suspensions where minimum aeration is required
All five HRC DNAs in convenient 96 well panels
(May 2006)
European Collection of Cell Cultures releases all five Human Random Control (HRC) DNA (480 HRC individual DNAs) in convenient 96 well panels
Posters at ASMS conference on mass spectrometry
(April 2006)
Millipore's bioscience division plans to present two posters at the 54th Annual American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) Conference, 28 May - 1 June in Seattle, USA
Early warning of oxygen loss to unborn children
(February 2006)
Hreat of fetal hypoxia carries dangers not only for the child but also for the woman giving birth as doctors often proceed quickly to a caesarean section if they feel there is a significant threat
FDA approval For IPF Master
(February 2006)
The Sysmex IPF Master software module for the XE2100 automated haematology analyser has received FDA approval for marketing in the USA
Analytical scales star in top-rated TV show CSI
(February 2006)
High end scales from Ohaus help solve crimes in forensics laboratories on popular TV dramas CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and its spin-offs CSI: Miami and CSI: New York
Large volume genomic DNA purification
(October 2005)
This is the first in a line of systems that couple Promega's DNA purification applications with Tecan's expertise in automation to deliver fast, reliable and easy to use systems
Serum test broadens debate on Herceptin therapy
(October 2005)
Assessment of a patient's HER-2/neu status is easy for staff in blood science laboratories to perform on a routine basis, and excludes the risk of subjective interpretation of results