Boost Clinical Lab Efficiency With the ThunderBolt® EIA+CLIA Automation Platform
LOS ANGELES–()–Gold Standard Diagnostics (GSD) today announced the addition of fully-automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) processing capability to the powerful ThunderBolt® Automation Platform. With the ability to simultaneously automate CLIA alongside EIA, laboratories of any size can now achieve even more dramatic increases in throughput, flexibility and cost savings. The CLIA enhancement firmly establishes the ThunderBolt® as the most full-featured, compact analyzer on the market. See the ThunderBolt® in action at the 2012 AACC Lab Expo, booth #2222 in the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 17th-19th.
Powerful, Flexible, Innovative and Compact…
Through a host of patent-pending features, the ThunderBolt® delivers exceptional power and flexibility in a small size. The dual function analyzer provides complete, walk-away automation of 192 patient samples in only a 2’ by 2’ space. Completely open architecture allows any EIA or CLIA protocol to be programmed, and up to eight different protocols to run in a single batch. Intuitive and robust software further enriches the ThunderBolt®, making it the total laboratory automation solution.
ThunderBolt-Ready Assays Complete the Solution…
Gold Standard Diagnostics also boasts a suite of over 200 “ThunderBolt-Ready” assays from more than 20 different manufacturers. Each validated protocol in the large library deploys seamlessly on the ThunderBolt® to realize maximum laboratory benefit as quickly as possible. Additionally, GSD supports the entire solution of reagents and instrumentation to guarantee smooth operation and maximum uptime.
Innovative ThunderBolt® Features…
- High Precision Micro-Syringe – Aspirate 1 µl with less than 3% CV.
- Convection Incubator – Eliminate “edge effect” by evenly heating each well.
- Orbital Shaker – No-spill design, up to 900 RPM.
- Built-in Reader(s) – Ultra-compact and fully-automated reader options (EIA or CLIA+EIA).
- Intelligent Racks – Reduce errors with Positive Patient Identification.
- Barcode Reader – Combined with Intelligent Racks to streamline loading and reduce errors.
- On-Board Camera – Remote diagnostics for maximum uptime.
- Powerful Software – Powerful test designer, custom report generator, LIS compatible, bi-directional interface.
More information: http://www.gsdx.us/thunderbolt or AACC 2012, Booth #2222
About Gold Standard Diagnostics:
Gold Standard Diagnostics (GSD) provides comprehensive diagnostic solutions that improve lab efficiency and minimize overall costs. Through an extensive product menu, automated instrument platforms, and outstanding customer service, GSD solves real laboratory problems. The result is a seamless laboratory experience achieved through an integrated approach.
More information is available at http://www.gsdx.us/
