AB SCIEX Connects Scientists with Mass Spectrometry for Faster, More Accurate Answers
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The use of tandem mass spectrometry for clinical research purposes has been on the rise in recent years. Improvements in quantifying vitamin D, steroids, immunosuppressants and pain panel drugs due to tandem mass spectrometry have been well documented. However, clinical research laboratories have had to face the challenge of scaling mass spectrometry use from low-volume to high-volume testing.
The new version of Cliquid® Software from AB SCIEX eliminates this limitation by creating an interface to existing LIS and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) networks. Furthermore, the new software provides enhanced functions for sample tracking, minimisation of manual errors and easier importing of batches from laboratory information systems.
Judy Stone, who works for TPMG Kaiser Regional Laboratory, has been using tandem mass spectrometry technologies for years to conduct testing of fewer than 100 samples per day. The lack of LIS interface, along with the labour required for manual sample preparation, prevented her from conducting high throughput testing with over 1,000 samples per day. The availability of the new Cliquid software, however, has allowed her to rethink her use of AB SCIEX mass spectrometry systems to generate faster, more accurate answers on a larger scale. Dr. Stone presented this information at AB SCIEX's Users Meeting earlier this week. Her presentation will be available online starting on June 21 as part of AB SCIEX's video e-conference series.
Judy Stone, PhD, DABCC, MT(ASCP), TPMG Kaiser Regional Laboratory
"The new Cliquid Software for interfacing our LC-MSMS systems, automated liquid handlers and the LIS expands the potential use of LC-MSMS applications in a production laboratory setting. We anticipate significant improvements in quality and cost savings."
Joe Anacleto, Vice President and General Manager of the Applied Markets and Clinical Research Business, AB SCIEX
"Our new Cliquid Software creates new opportunities for the adoption of mass spectrometry in the clinical research market. This is part of a much broader plan we have to make mass spectrometry as easy and efficient for clinical researchers as possible. We are still only at the beginning of the great potential for mass spectrometry to transform clinical research."
