Russ Swan, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Immunoassay System",
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 First worldwide viewing of mega-lab link-up from
Olympus Life Science Europa, which we summarised at the time by saying "Olympus chose SEQC - Sociedad Espanola de Bioquimica Clinica y Pathologia Molecular - as the forum to demonstrate for the first time to a professional audience the benefits to
mega laboratories".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Thyroid disorder diagnosis made more efficient from
Olympus Life Science Europa: "The fT3 assay shows excellent correlation with alternative methods and performs with outstanding analytical specificity against all tested potential cross reactants".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
concerning its Advia 2120
- take a look at Christie Hospital upgrades haematology analysers
which says: "Two new Advia 2120 haematology systems are being supplied as part of a major laboratory equipment procurement contract encompassing haematology, chemistry and immunodiagnostics".
Take a look also at the news release from Magnet Schultz, Multiplexed immunoassay system gains new shutter,
as well as UK showcase for portfolio of laboratory products from Siemens Medical Solutions UK,
and Olympus UK and Horiba ABX UK strike alliance from Olympus UK.
See also:
New investment to ensure continued growth
(January 2006)
Olympus unveils major expansion in Paris immunoassay R and D center and new combined manufacturing and R and D clinical chemistry facility in Japan
Immunoassay productivity boost
(December 2005)
Advia Centaur CP immunoassay platform is a compact, benchtop, fully automated analytical system which improves productivity for satellite and mid-sized laboratories
Another stitch in the Bayer tapestry
(November 2005)
What's the connection between the launch of a compact immunodiagnostics analyser, the first Arpanet links, and the first hot air balloon flight? The date: 21 November
Immunodiagnostics assays under development
(November 2005)
Two of the assays will add to Bayer's fertility panel, while the others will monitors foetal maturity and well-being, and the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
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
ThCG assay gains enhanced architecture
(October 2005)
Total human chorionic gonadotropin (ThCG) method for use on automated immunoassay system is enhanced to improve the accuracy of pregnancy testing and detection of germ cell tumours
Olympus moves towards complete lab offering
(October 2005)
Groundbreaking new immunoassay system and connection system will be shown at Medica 2005, marking a step towards the stated Olympus goal of becoming a provider of complete clinical laboratory systems
Immunoassay production begins in Ireland
(September 2005)
The first assays to be manufactured include thyroid assays, tumour markers and fertility tests, and these will be followed in 2006 by cardiac, anaemia and specialist panels
News on the ADVIA Centaur immunoassay system from Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
(August 2005)
The use of Bayer Diagnostics' ADVIA Centaur immunoassay system to automate the process of in vitro allergy testing is helping clinical laboratories to meet the seasonal increase in test requests
Compact immunoassay system coming soon
(June 2005)
Utilising the same proven technology as its highly-acclaimed big brother, the Advia Centaur CP will perform automated random access immunoassay testing at the rate of 180 tests per hour
Assay at the heart of prostate cancer screening
(June 2005)
Complexed Prostate Specific Antigen (cPSA) assay has been shown to offer higher specificity than total PSA (tPSA) for the detection of prostate cancer
Learn about oncoproteins in breast cancer
(October 2004)
On-line video tutorial demonstrates diagnosis of HER-2/neu oncoprotein levels in revolutionary breast cancer treatment
Automate over 95% of allergy testing
(August 2004)
14 commonly-requested allergens account for 50% of the average allergy testing workload handled by European laboratories, while a menu of 120 assays covers 95% of all requests
Cardiff biochemist wins prestigious award
(July 2004)
Lisa Wood, wins the 2004 Bayer Award for an oral presentation made during this year's ACB Focus Meeting at the ICC, Birmingham
Automated allergy assays meet seasonal demand
(April 2004)
Extensive range of allergy assays now available include honeybee, wasp and hornet venoms, plus tests and mixes for the grass, tree and weed allergens most commonly responsible for reactions
Strengthened support for immunoassay system
(April 2004)
Users of immunoassay system are set to benefit from enhanced technical support for their analysers following decision to strengthen its customer services in this area
Colchester expands immunoassay provision
(March 2004)
"It's a fast instrument that not only suits the space we have available but also the way we handle our workload, which is currently increasing by more than 10% per year"
Automated assay for hepatitis A antibodies
(March 2004)
Extending the infectious disease testing panel for immunoassay system with automated method for the quantitative determination of IgG and IgM antibodies to to the hepatitis A virus
Comprehensive allergy guide online
(February 2004)
Provides a wealth of valuable information on the basics of allergy, allergy diagnosis/testing and cross-reactivity, plus a link to the complete allergy assay menu
Automated HCV, HIV and HAV assays
(December 2003)
Three new automated assays for the detection of hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus, and hepatitis A, to run on high-throughput immunoassay system
Automated immunoassay serum test
(October 2003)
An automated assay for the quantitative measurement of the oncoprotein HER-2/neu in blood serum, which is associated with breast cancer
Mater makes the choice
(September 2003)
Fast turnaround and low maintenance determine choice of new automated analyser for routine laboratory use at Dublin's Mater Misericordiae hospital
Multiplex immunoassay for autoimmune serology
(September 2003)
Allows the rapid and simultaneous testing of multiple analytes in a single sample using a combination of three technologies
Celebrations in Cardiff
(August 2003)
Party to celebrate the installation of the UK's 100th immunoassay system, at Department of Biochemistry and Immunology at Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust
Lunchtime seminar at IBMS
(July 2003)
Bayer Diagnostics will be facilitating a lunchtime seminar on B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) at the IBMS Meeting on Tuesday 30 September 2003
New test extends fertility testing
(June 2003)
Method utilises two-pass capability to improve assay performance and functional sensitivity, making it ideal for use in IVF centres and the testing of pre-menopausal women
Assay measures intact parathyroid hormone
(May 2003)
Availability of this fully automated method may enable laboratories to justify bringing PTH assays in-house onto their routine immunoassay system for the first time
Thyroid assay for autoimmune studies
(May 2003)
Method enables users to add aTPO testing to their automated in-house thyroid function testing service, thus meeting increasing demand from doctors for autoimmune thyroid investigations
Immunochemistry regional roadshows
(April 2003)
Series of regional roadshows give laboratory managers the opportunity to learn more about immunochemistry and automation products on a convenient local basis
High-throughput HBV testing
(March 2003)
A complete panel of automated bepatitis B assays for microbiology laboratories provides a 'total solution' for high-throughput viral serology