AACC Clinical Lab Expo
AACC Clinical Lab Expo

AACC Clinical Lab Expo

Visit us at Booth # 4039

July 31–August 3
San Diego, CA

From proven clinical laboratory services and diagnostics to scalable translational research solutions, we are a partner you can trust who will help you efficiently develop and apply clinical applications today, and for many years into the future. With applications that span the clinical laboratory processes –from sample collection to screening and diagnosis, through end result and patient treatment– we provide a broad range of products and services that support collection through to patient diagnosis, treatment and antimicrobial resistance monitoring.

 

Featured Resources

Check out our full lineup of products, workshops, and posters.

 

Workshop

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Fast forward your lab productivity and drive precision medicine

Location: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Room: Marriott Grand Ballroom, Section 5

12:30 p.m. – 12:50 pm.

Providing comprehensive solutions to help you prevail in Diagnostic Development and Commercialization

Location: Theater 3

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1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.

Supporting Your Molecular Diagnostic Assay Development with OEM Commercial Supply Partnerships

Location: Theater 3

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Tuesday
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Fast forward your lab productivity and drive precision medicine

There has never been a better time for clinical labs with a sophisticated network of technology resources to solve the problem with disease diagnosis. Mass Spectrometry is revolutionizing the health care industry by empowering medical scientists and clinicians with more cost-effective and confident results to unlock the complex answers physicians need these days. Clinicians are able to stand behind their results comfortably and confidently. The power of the technology helps clinical translational researchers to transition new biomarkers into clinical labs. Learn how laboratories are taking advantage of new sampling techniques and Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ technology to more effectively address those needs.

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Tuesday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Maximizing Lab Productivity with True High Pressure Ion Chromatography (IC) Solutions

For high-throughput labs looking to speed up run times when performing Ion Chromatography, learn about how high-pressure IC decreases the turnaround time from sample to results by using 4 �m particle-size columns.

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Tuesday
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Getting HPLC Method Transfer Right: Tips and Tricks

What are you overlooking when transferring methods to new instrumentation? Discover important considerations and learn best practices for transferring your current HPLC and UHPLC methods while maintaining accurate results and ease of use.

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Tuesday
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Home on the (Full) Range: Flexibility and Power in FT-IR

Learn how to solve analytical challenges with ease using the Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS™50 FT-IR Spectrometer, featuring purpose-built accessories and integrated software � making it an all-in-one materials analysis workstation. With one-touch simplicity and versatility, you�ll be ready when that next sample comes across your desk.

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Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Hyphenating Optical Methods with Rheometry: Tracking Phase Transitions on the Micro- and Molecular Level

As a singular method, rheology only yields answers on the majority of a sample but does not provide insight into reactions on a micro- and molecular level. Discover how coupling this technique with FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy expands your results by monitoring structure development during reactive processing and detecting interactions.

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Wednesday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Unlock the Value of Your Data - Ensure Data Integrity through Paperless Laboratory Operations

Learn how integrated informatics can drive operational efficiency, ensure data integrity and make your laboratory paperless. Leverage your current investment in software and hardware by integrating your laboratory operations.

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Wednesday
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Unique Benefits Delivered by HRAM Orbitrap GC Technology for Non-Targeted Analysis

High-Resolution, Accurate Mass (HRAM) capabilities combine with high sensitivity and a wide linear dynamic range to revolutionize non-targeted analysis by GC-MS. Learn how Orbitrap HRAM technology easily screens, identifies, and quantifies unknowns in highly complex samples ranging from environmental and food safety to pharmaceutical and toxicology applications.

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Wednesday
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SMARTer Peptide Mapping/Quantitation and mAb Characterization Overview

In this seminar, you will learn about new products in biopharma labs that provide fast, reproducible protein digestion (from days to minutes!) and new HPLC chromatographic separation methods for therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and oligonucleotides (ON).

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Posters

Request copies at the "Contact Us" button below right.
Tuesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Development of an LC-MS/MS Method for Measurement of a Steroid Panel in Serum for Clinical Research

Poster Session Presenter: Xiaolei Xie
Session #8 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
A-419


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Tuesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Urine Purine and Pyrimidine metabolite determination by LC-MS/MS for research use

Poster Session Presenter: Rory Doyle
Session #8 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
A-393


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Tuesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Simple sample preparation technique for the determination of Metanephines, Catecholamines and their metabolites in Urine by LC-MS/MS for research use

Poster Session Presenter: Rory Doyle
Session #8 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
A-413


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Tuesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A Validated Turboflow LC-MS/MS Method for Plazomicin - Its Role as a Reference Method in Diagnostics Development

Poster Session Presenter: Mahalakshmi Rudrabhatla
Session #8 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
A-442


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Tuesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Development of ctDNA Reference Materials in a Human Plasma-EDTA Matrix with low interfering endogenous DNA

Poster Session Presenter: Liang-Chun Liu
Session #1 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
A-056


Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Increasing Sample Throughput for Quantitation of Anticonvulsant Drugs for Clinical Research Use

Poster Session Presenter: Kerry Hassell
Session #20 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
B-396


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Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CEDIA® Heroin Metabolite (6‐AM) Application for the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS® 4600 Chemistry System and VITROS 5600 Integrated System

Poster Session Presenter: Mike Aquino
Session #20 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
B-390


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Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

DRI™ Hydrocodone Application on the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS® 4600 Chemistry System and VITROS 5600 Integrated System

Poster Session Presenter: Mike Aquino
Session #20 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
B-391


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Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

DRI™ Methadone Metabolite (EDDP) Application on the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS® 4600 Chemistry System and VITROS 5600 Integrated System

Poster Session Presenter: Mike Aquino
Session #20 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
B-392


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Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Development of a Plazomicin Immunoassay as a Potential Aid for Therapeutic Drug Management (TDM) in the Potential Treatment of Serious Bacterial Infections Due to Multi-drug Resistant (MDR) Enterobacteriaceae, including Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)

Poster Session Presenter: Drew Thao
Session #20 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
B-389


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Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Omecamtiv Mecarbil (OM) in Patients with Heart Failure: Development of an Immunoassay to Guide Omecamtiv Mecarbil Dose Adjustment

Poster Session Presenter: Linda Ye
Session #20 - Attendance Time 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
B-378


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Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Advanced Application of Speciation Analysis Using ICP-MS Detection

Poster Session
Exposition Floor, Aisle 2500-2600
2050-6 P


Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Characterization of Carbon Fibers Using an Elemental Analyzer

Poster Session
Exposition Floor, Aisle 2500-2602
2080-3 P


Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Graphene Characterization Using an Elemental Analyzer

Poster Session
Exposition Floor, Aisle 2500-2601
2080-2 P


Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Improving Data Quality for ICP-MS in High Throughput Environmental Laboratories

Poster Session
Exposition Floor, Aisle 2500-2600
1730-5 P


Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Molecular Orientations in Materials Using Polarized Raman Imaging

Poster Session
Exposition Floor, Aisle 2500-2600
2080-12P


Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Rapid Identification of Foreign Materials in Food Products

Poster Session
Exposition Floor, Aisle 2500-2600
2050-17P


Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Robust LC-MS Analysis of Pesticides with 1.0 mm ID Columns Using State of the Art UHPLC Instrumentation

Poster Session
Exposition Floor, Aisle 2500-2600
2050-11 P


Wednesday
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Critical Considerations when Performing Confirmatory Analysis of Maximum Levels for PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs in Food and Feed Based Sample Extracts by GC-MS/MS

Poster Session
Exposition Floor, Aisle 2500-2600
Abstract Number: 2050 - 18


Featured Products

CEDIA Buprenorphine II Drugs of Abuse Assay

  • The CEDIA Buprenorphine II assay is the only assay on the market that cross-reacts with all major metabolites minimizing the potential for false-negatives. The assay also has no significant cross-reactivity to other opioids including morphine and therefore, is suitable for testing urine samples from patients on slow-release morphine therapy. (Category: Diagnostics Testing)
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Clinical and Specialty Chemistry Reagents and Controls

  • A full range of immunoassay drugs of abuse screening, therapeutic drug monitoring and general chemistry testing with an expansive menu of quality controls and quality assurance software to support your diagnostics testing needs. (Category: Diagnostics Testing)
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CW3 Cell Washer

  • Precise, automated performance with the Thermo Scientific™ CW3 Cell Washer is designed to provide thorough, reproducible blood cell washing, up to 24 tubes per run. Save time with pre-set programs in automatic mode and flexibility of 12- or 24-place rotors meets your protocol requirements. Easy-to-read digital display enables simple, user friendly operation. (Category: Clinical Centrifuges)
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Endura MD Mass Spectrometer

  • A Class I medical device, combines excellent sensitivity, quantitative performance, and robustness to help deliver laboratory-developed clinical diagnostic tests. Combine with the Prelude MD HPLC and get the quantitative accuracy of LC-MS easily and confidently. (Category: Clinical Mass Spectrometry Instruments)
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Fisher Chemical GC Headspace

  • Highly purified, low baseline time after time, and suitable for detection of trace level of organic volatile analytes such as residual solvents from pharmaceutical products. Each lot tested to ensure absence of Class 1, 2, and 3 VOCs. Available in: Water, DMSO, DMF, DMAC, and NMP. Get a clear signal in your analysis! For research only. (Category: Chemicals)
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Fisher Chemical Tissue Prep2

  • Ultrathin, distortion free tissue sections for research only. (Category: Embedding Medium)
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The Thermo Scientific™ Cascadion™ SM Clinical Analyzer*

  • This innovative solution brings together the ease of use of clinical analyzers with the selectivity and sensitivity of LC-MS/MS technology. Based on input from customers this complete solution has been specifically designed with the needs of clinical laboratories in mind. Join us for a product demonstration to see just how easy it can be to implement Clinical Mass Spectrometry into your routine workflow. *Product still in development and not available for sale. Product not CE marked or FDA 510(k) cleared. (Category: Innovation)
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Indiko Plus Clinical and Specialty Chemistry Analyzer

  • This fully-automated random access benchtop system for clinical and specialty chemistry testing, combined with system reagents and consumables form a fully supported system solution offering confidence in daily work. (Category: Diagnostics Testing)
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Ion AmpliSeq On-Demand Panels*

  • Ion AmpliSeq On-Demand Panels are a practical and accessible solution for building custom NGS panels for inherited disease research. This new addition to Ion AmpliSeq product line enables you to easily customize panels from a catalog of pre-tested genes and order in smaller pack sizes that help reduce cost. (Category: Targeted gene panels for next-generation sequencing)
    * For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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Ion PGM Dx System**

  • The Ion PGM™ Dx Instrument System is designed to deliver the speed and simplicity of the Ion Torrent™ next-generation sequencing platform, combined with key workflow advantages designed specifically for regulated laboratory environments. (Category: Next-Generation Sequencing Systems (IVD))
    ** For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Available in the US and selected countries globally
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Ion S5 and Ion S5 XL System*

  • The Ion S5™ and Ion S5™ XL Systems enable the simplest targeted next-generation sequencing workflow for your lab with industry-leading speed and affordability. (Category: Next-Generation Sequencing Systems (RUO))
    * For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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LCMS Flush Solution

  • Designed to remove difficult-to-clean contaminants from the instrument, this flush solution comprised of: Isopropanol acetonitrile acetone (9/9/2) is formulated for difficult-to-remove serum (blood), and urine samples. For research only. (Category: Clinical LCMS)
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Medifuge

  • Perform both routine clinical and life science separations with the Thermo Scientific™ Medifuge™ small benchtop centrifuge. It fits in with its compact design and stands out with the unique Thermo Scientific™ DualSpin™ rotor featuring a 2-in-1 hybrid design. Easily change between fixed angle and swinging buckets using the same rotor. Four customizable programs allow you to quickly run routine protocols. Three selectable deceleration profiles, including brake-off option, are designed to optimize separation. (Category: Clinical Centrifuges)
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Oncomine Dx Target Test †

  • The Ion Torrent™ Oncomine™ Dx Target Test is the first targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) in vitro diagnostic test for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), simultaneously delivering multiple biomarker results for multiple targeted therapies from one sample within four days. † For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. (Category: Next-Generation Sequencing Systems (IVD))
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Oncomine Solid Tumor and Liquid Biopsy Research Assays*

  • Targeted sequencing assays for oncology clinical research which include a complete workflow from sample to report that link relevant genetic variants to labels, guidelines and local clinical trials. Includes content for DNA and RNA, FFPE and liquid biopsy research samples. (Category: Targeted gene panels for next-generation sequencing)
    * For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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Autoimmunity and Allergy Integration on a Single Platform.

  • Phadia Prime software optimizes operation of Phadia Laboratory Systems for ImmunoCAP™ and EliA™ assays to aid in the diagnosis of allergic and autoimmune diseases. Experience intuitive management of reagent inventory, requests, reflex testing, QC, runs and result reporting with the new Phadia 1000 system from Thermo Fisher Scientific. (Category: Immunoassay Instruments)
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Prelude LX-4 MD

  • Accelerate your clinical workflow with new and innovative Mass Spectrometry solutions for your lab. Join us in discussing the latest developments in workflow automation and simplified data analysis to help solve your toughest analytical challenges. (Category: Clinical Mass Spectrometry Instruments)
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Samco Clicktainer vials (Coming Soon!)

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific is excited to announce the availability of the Thermo Scientific™ Samco™ Clicktainer™ Vial product line which providing ultimate sample protection and user safety by ensuring correct cap application the first time. The Samco Clicktainer vials is CE Mark, Leakproof* and 96 KPA tested. They feature a visual, tactile and audible click to assure the user that the containers are closed and leakproof. They are ideal for everyday clinical, industrial and research sample handling and transportation applications protecting valuable and possibly hazardous samples. (Category: Specimen and Sample collection)
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Sensititre Gram Negative GN6F Plate

  • Utilize the latest antimicrobials for Gram negative infections with the new Thermo Scientific™ Sensititre™ Gram Negative GN6F Plate, an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) plate including ceftazidime/avibactam and ceftolozane/tazobactam, for the treatment of multi-drug resistant infections. (Category: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing)
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Sensititre Gram Positive Plate with Oritavancin, Dalbavancin and Tedizolid

  • The new Sensititre Gram Positive Plate with Oritavancin, Dalbavancin and Tedizolid (Part No. FDANDPF) is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) plate with an expanded range of antimicrobials and resistance screening tests, allowing laboratories to report and track new agent susceptibility and resistance against Gram positive organisms and optimize patient therapy. (Category: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing)
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Sensititre ID/AST System

  • Diagnose infections, monitor resistance patterns and fight antimicrobial resistance with a system that offers true MIC results and flexible, customizable testing options to accommodate laboratories of all sizes. (Category: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing)
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Sensititre Streptococcus Plate with Oritavancin, Dalbavancin and Tedizolid

  • The new Sensititre Streptococcus Plate with Oritavancin, Dalbavancin and Tedizolid (Part No. FDANDSF) is the only FDA-cleared assay combining all three new agents for susceptibility testing of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus spp. (Category: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing)
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Sensititre YeastOne Plate with Micafungin

  • Report and track echinocandin susceptibility and resistance against Candida spp., and optimize patient therapy with one of the only FDA-cleared assays for micafungin susceptibility testing of Candida spp. (Category: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing)
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Sorvall Legend Micro 17

  • Save time with the fast sample processing of Thermo Scientific Sorvall Legend Micro 17 microcentrifuges, providing productivity, versatility, safety and convenience in a compact, easy-to-use lab instrument. Lightweight microcentrifuge rotors are designed for everyday laboratory use and performance up to 17,000xg. (Category: Clinical Centrifuges)
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TSX505 high-performance undercounter refrigerator

  • The only undercounter lab-grade refrigerator with a compressor-less, redundant cooling technology is designed to protect storage while reducing energy and sound output, while increasing interior storage capacity. (Category: Clinical Storage)
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  • * For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
    ** For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Available in the US and selected countries globally.

Video Gallery

 

Mass Spectroscopy

Review various mass spectroscopy videos.

 

Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Solutions

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What MS Offers vs. Classical Chemistry Approaches

David Herald PhD, UC San Diego, discusses the utility of MS to help develop better analysis for use in advancing healthcare outcomes.

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Better Healthcare with the Help of Mass Spectrometry

Mass spectrometry is helping to better healthcare with faster, more comprehensive information at a lower cost. David Herald MD, PhD, UC San Diego.

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Mass Spectrometry in Cutting Edge Research

David Lubman PhD, Univ. of Michigan, discusses using MS to detect processes and changes in cells to drugs and disease to advance precision medicine.

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Mass Spectrometry at the Center of Precision Therapy

Jenny Van Eyk, Advanced Clinical Biosystems Research Institute, discusses applying MS proteomic technology & methods - discovery to clinical application.

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Clinical Translation Demands Real Innovation

Advances in mass spectrometry and separation science are bringing genome-scale proteomic analyses within our reach. Thomas Conrads, Associate Director of Scientific Technologies in the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Chief Scientific Officer of the Women’s Health Integrated Research.

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Diagnostic Testing Solutions

Review different videos from around the world, including features on two laboratories in Poland; interviews with lab managers working in Dubai, UAE; and an overview of a special institution in Copenhagen, Denmark. Note: some products may not be available in all countries.

Indiko and Indiko Plus System Maintenance

Medical doctor in Medias, Romania, bought the Indiko Plus based on its quality. The analyzer is reliable and operates with small quantities of reagents.

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Indiko Plus, high-quality and easy-to-use clinical chemistry analyzer

Two laboratories in Poland have improved their clinical chemistry analysis with the help of Indiko Plus Intuitive analyzer allows easy sample handling.

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Indiko Plus, compact clinical chemistry analyzer for fast and accurate results

Laboratory managers in two medical centers in Dubai, Middle East, state that Indiko Plus fulfills the expectations of repeatability and user-friendliness.

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Automated drugs of abuse analysis

Automated random access benchtop solution for small and medium laboratory settings.

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Learn Key features of the Indiko System

Take a quick tour of the Indiko, an easy-to-use bench-top system that offers load-up and walk-away convenience.

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Streamline Sample Management

See how a hospital lab analyzes 3,000 patient samples per day with TCAutomation.

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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Review our antimicrobial susceptibility testing video.

 

Achieve true minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) results using an antimicrobial susceptibility testing system which offers flexible, customizable testing options to accommodate laboratories of all sizes. Learn more about the Thermo Scientific™ Sensititre™ ID/AST System.

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