The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) 2003 Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Exposition is widely known as a must-attend event for clinical lab professionals. This year the meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center offered five plenary sessions, more than 30 Edutraks, 51 workshops, 82 roundtables, and 500+ posters. The exposition, held July 22—24, featured nearly 600 exhibitors of products, technology, and services in 350,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Here’s a look at some of these exhibitors and what they showcased in their booths. A more detailed report will be published in our September issue.
 1 – Beckman Coulter showcased its laboratory instruments, including its new LH1500 series hematology automation system, the SYNCHRON LX®i 725 clinical system, and the UniCel™ DxI800 Access® immunoassay system. |
 2 – Biosite displayed its Triage BNP test, a quantitative fluorescence immunoassay. |
 3 – BD staff (Jan Nitti, Joseph Sanfilippo, and Elizabeth McBride) show off the new BD.id™ Patient Identification System. The system uses bar code recognition to confirm the identity of the health care professional and the patient, the tests ordered, the container type required, and the actual time of collection. |
 4 – Staff at Triple G® Systems’ booth were all smiles. The company was recently acquired by GE Medical System Information Technologies, the health care IT business of General Electric Company. |
 5 – Sysmex showcased its line of hematology products, including the Sysmex XT-1800i™ Automated Hematology Analyzer and the pocH-100i™ Point-of-Care Hematology Analyzer. |
 6 – Roche Diagnostics Corporation’s booth featured the company’s portfolio of chemistry, immunochemistry, automation, blood glucose, urinalysis, blood gas, coagulation, and molecular diagnostics systems. |
 7- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, a Johnson & Johnson company, showcased various products and services, including the VITROS® family of systems. |
 8 – Bayer Healthcare, Diagnostics Division, featured its ADVIA Integrated Modular System, the Multistix PRO® Urinalysis Strip Protein/Creatinine Ratio, and the ADVIA 120 CSF Assay, among other products. |
 9 – Bio-Rad Laboratories showcased a myriad of products, including Liquichek™ Autoimmune Controls, Lyphochek™ Hemostasis Control Level 1 and 2, and the D-10™ Hemoglobin Testing System. |
 10 – Major product categories on the show floor included IVD/General Laboratory; Point of Care; Lab Automation, Sample Handling, Robotics, and Informatics; and OEM, Biotech, and Research. |
