Liquichek Hematology and Reticulocyte Controls
Feature 75-day shelf life
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, Calif, launches its Liquichek™ hematology control and Liquichek reticulocyte control, designed to monitor the precision of hematology parameters on Siemens ADVIA® systems. Both controls are available in three levels, with a 75-day shelf life and a 14-day open-vial stability at 2°C to 8°C. The Unity™ interlaboratory program with peer group comparison is available for use with both controls. Data entry to the Unity software can be conveniently automated with UnityConnect™ or WebConnect™ connectivity solutions.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
(800) 224-6723
www.bio-rad.com/diagnostics
Undercounter Refrigerators
Compact and stackable
HELMER, Noblesville, Ind, launches its new i.Series® and Horizon Series™ undercounter refrigerators. Models are available for the laboratory/pharmacy and blood bank. The compact units can be placed under the counter, used freestanding, and can be stacked together. They feature temperature uniformity with quick recovery and a bacteria-resistant powder coating. i.Series models include the i.Center Integrated Monitoring System, and Horizon Series models include an alarm/monitoring system built into the door. The unit has an interior volume of 5 cubic feet with a standard configuration of two shelves (laboratory/pharmacy) or two drawers (blood bank). Additional options include: an interior light, swivel casters, roll-out baskets, a stainless steel interior/exterior, and a glass door.
HELMER
(800) 743-5637
www.helmerinc.com
quanTscopics Urine Microscopics Control
Now assayed for IRIS iQ200 analyzers
Quantimetrix, Redondo Beach, Calif, introduces a newly added instrument to its quanTscopics™ urine microscopics control insert, which is designed to give users a simple way to monitor the performance of urine microscopic analysis. The quanTscopics urine microscopics control is now assayed for the IRIS iQ200 series analyzers. quanTscopics is liquid, made with real human urine, and comes with a 2-year unopened and open vial stability when stored at 2°C to 8°C. Easy-to-use squeeze bottles simplify dispensing. Also included are qualitative and quantitative values for standardized urinalysis systems and analyzers.
Quantimetrix Corp
(310) 536-0006
www.4qc.com
AccuMAX Radiometer/Photometer
Features Interchangeable Sensors
Spectronics Corp, Westbury, NY, introduces the AccuMAX™ series of digital radiometers/photometers, which provide accurate readouts for UV irradiance, visible illuminance, and luminance light readings. The readout units are specially calibrated for use with a full line of interchangeable sensor detectors. Single-wavelength sensor detectors are available in both standard range and extended range. The standard range provides UV readings from microwatts to milliwatts, and the extended range provides measurements from milliwatts to watts. All sensors are ideal for checking the intensities of fluorescent UV tubes and HID UV bulbs. Meters are microprocessor-controlled with software-driven functions.
Spectronics Corp
(800) 274-8888
www.spectroline.com
TCS STED CW Microscope
Features super-resolution technology
The Leica TCS STED CW super-resolution microscope, from Leica Microsystems, Bannockburn, Ill, combines the high-end confocal Leica TCS SP5 with a patented optical and super-resolution technology that is characterized by its capability of highspeed scanning on the nanoscale. The Leica TCS STED CW can be used with standard fluorescent dyes and proteins, making it compatible with a wide range of applications. The system is based on the company’s established STED technology, which scales down the scanning spot to subdiffraction size by switching off fluorescence in the periphery of the excited area. Continuous wave lasers for depletion increase the STED recording speed up to three times without any loss of super-resolution performance, allowing researchers to follow dynamic processes with less than 80 nm spatial resolution.
Leica Microsystems
(800) 248-0123
www.leica-microsystems.com
