Bayer Diagnostics Introduces New Troponin Assay The Tnl-Ultra assay for the ADVIA Centaur meets the European Society of Cardiology/American College of Cardiology (ESC/ACC) recommendation of a < 10% level of imprecision at the 99th percentile of a healthy population. Meeting the ESC/ACC criteria is a key attribute in the definition of a high-sensitivity troponin test. Other characteristics of the ADVIA Centaur Tnl-Ultra assay include: • A 99th percentile of 0.04 ng/mL, 10% CV at >/= -0.03 ng/mL; |
Randox Offers the RX Series of Clinical Analyzers The RX daytona™and RX imola™ are fully automated benchtop random-access clinical analyzers suitable for laboratories of all sizes. They have several features in common, including: • Comprehensive test menus covering routine chemistry, lipids, enzymes, therapeutic drugs, special chemistry, antioxidants, trace metals, veterinary parameters, and open-channel methods; In addition, the RX daytona handles up to 450 tests per hour (180 photometric and 270 ISE); and it has a micro-pipette with a liquid-level detector, eight wavelengths, and a small footprint. The RX imola handles up to 640 tests per hour (400 photometric and 240 ISE); and it has a low sample and crash-detection feature, 12 wavelengths, and a refrigerated inner carousel for calibrators and QC material. Randox Laboratories Ltd |
DCL Introduces New Reagent Using a modified DCA method, this novel, two-part reagent system quantitatively and accurately measures concentrations of total bilirubin in serum specimens. DCL’s Total Bilirubin L3K reagent incorporates unique technology, which provides for an extended reportable range up to 30 mg/dL, without compromise to low-end sensitivity. The total Bilirubin L3K reagent demonstrates uncompromising shelf-life, and open-vial, onboard, and calibration stability, while maintaining long-term, reliable performance characteristics. DCL’s Total Bilirubin L3K reagent also features virtually no interference effects from lipemia, hemolysis, and ascorbic acid, and uses a small sample-to-reagent ratio, making it ideal for pediatric, geriatric, and veterinary testing. Available in a variety of different packaging configurations, the assay is well suited for any size laboratory, regardless of workflow demands. DCL’s Total Bilirubin L3K reagent is optimized for use with fully automated testing systems, and a comprehensive listing of instrument applications is readily available for a number of chemistry analyzers. Additional quality-control and calibration materials are also available to fully support the assay. Diagnostic Chemicals Ltd |