UW Medicine Implements Roche’s Automated Mass Spectrometry Platform for Patient Testing
The system began patient testing Nov 2, initially focusing on vitamin and hormone assays, with plans to expand into therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology.
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Building a Better Picture of Cancer
Clinical labs are adopting broader cancer diagnostics—including whole-genome sequencing and multi-omic testing—to deliver more comprehensive molecular insights and improve disease monitoring.
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Siemens Healthineers Launches New Hematology Analyzer for US Laboratories
The Atellica HEMA 580 is designed for mid- to high-volume labs to automate testing workflows and reduce preanalytical variability.
Sysmex America Launches New Hematology Solution for Clinical Labs
The XR-Series features higher throughput and enhanced analytics to streamline daily laboratory operations.
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Volta Labs Launches Automated Library Prep for Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Kits
The Callisto Sample Prep System application is optimized for the PromethION platform to support whole genome sequencing workflows.
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Beckman Coulter Launches New Acoustic Liquid Handlers for High-Throughput Labs
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has released the Echo 650 Plus Series acoustic liquid handlers, featuring next-generation electronics and a 54% reduction in power consumption for high-throughput labs, according to the company.
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Cenevo Adds Natural Language Search to Mosaic Lab Inventory Platform
Cenevo has introduced an AI-powered natural language search feature to its Mosaic lab inventory platform, enabling scientists to locate samples using plain language queries while maintaining data traceability.
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What the Hemostasis Staffing Crunch Is Changing About Analyzer Selection
Staffing shortages are prompting clinical labs to prioritize automation, standardization, and preanalytical safeguards when selecting hemostasis analyzers.
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Avant Genomics Raises $3M for Automated Liquid Biopsy Sample Preparation
Avant Genomics has secured over $3 million in funding to develop its Avant Source platform, which aims to automate liquid biopsy sample preparation and improve cell-free DNA recovery.
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FDA Clears Revvity Total Testosterone Assay for Automated Testing
Revvity’s Immunodiagnostic Systems received FDA clearance for a total testosterone automated immunoassay, enabling direct measurement of testosterone markers and streamlining endocrine disorder testing on a single automated platform.
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Invivoscribe Launches Automated System Integrating Nucleic Acid Extraction and Quantification
Invivoscribe, in collaboration with Hitachi High-Tech, has launched the PrepQuant System, an automated platform that integrates nucleic acid extraction, concentration, and quantification to streamline molecular testing workflows.
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Labs Say They’re Automated. The Workflow Tells a Different Story
Many labs consider themselves automated, but manual steps persist. Here’s where automation is working, where it’s falling short, and how some labs are starting to close the gaps.
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Sapio Sciences Integrates Claude Cowork to Streamline Laboratory Data Management
Sapio Sciences has integrated Anthropic’s Claude Cowork AI assistant into its platform, enabling scientists to search, retrieve, and analyze R&D data across ELN and LIMS systems through a single conversational interface.
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31st Annual Executive War College to Address AI and Lab Management Challenges
The 31st annual Executive War College will take place April 28–30, 2026, in New Orleans, focusing on AI, workforce challenges, digital pathology, and reimbursement reforms affecting clinical laboratories.
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New Automated Blood Culture System Receives CE Mark for Infection Diagnosis
The BD BACTEC FXI Culture System has received CE marking under EU IVDR, offering automated blood culture diagnostics with a reported 15% faster pathogen detection than previous models, according to clinical study data.
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Thermo Fisher Launches Thermal Cycler for Workflow Flexibility and Lab Automation
The system features advanced thermal technology and modular block configurations to support complex molecular biology protocols.
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​​Bringing Clarity to Autoimmune and Allergy Diagnostics
As autoimmune and allergy test volumes rise, labs are prioritizing workflow standardization and structured testing pathways to ensure reliable results, according to Santhosh Nair, president of immunodiagnostics at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Seegene Introduces New Data Platform and Automated PCR System
Seegene unveiled its STAgora real-time data analytics platform and an updated CURECA automated PCR system at ESCMID Global 2026, aiming to enhance infectious disease monitoring through integrated laboratory workflows and aggregated test data.
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