MedTest, Canton, Mich, has released direct hemoglobin A1c, homocysteine, and lipoprotein(a) reagents for the Mindray BS-480 chemistry analyzer for use in clinical laboratories in the United States and Canada. The ready-to-use, liquid reagents should be stored at 2–8°C, and are provided in barcoded containers for ease of use. Suited for the testing needs of mid-volume laboratories, the analyzer produces 400 photometric test results per hour and 240 ion-selective electrode tests per hour, with an overall throughput of 560 tests per hour. As the exclusive US distributor of the BS-480 chemistry analyzer, MedTest handles manufacturing and distribution of reagents, calibrators, and quality control products for the general chemistry and drugs-of-abuse testing markets. For more information, visit MedTest.