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Low Cost POC Analyzers to Be Introduced at Medica 2012

By LabMedica International staff writers
Posted on 07 Nov 2012
The Quo-Lab glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) analyzer for the management of diabetes, and a new strip-based analyzer, the STAT-Site M bHB for near patient testing of ketosis, will be introduced at Medica 2012, in Dusseldorf (Germany) during November 14-16, 2012. More...
The analyzers are a product of EKF Diagnostics (Cardiff, United Kingdom).

The semi-automated Quo-Lab HbA1c analyzer is CE marked and provides accurate, affordable, and easy-to-use technology for GP surgeries, diabetes clinics, and laboratories. HbA1c monitoring is increasingly used in the detection and management of diabetes and Quo-Lab is designed to meet the needs of resource poor countries where diabetes is increasing. Only 4 µL of venous or finger prick blood is required for the test and results are available within four minutes.

EKF's first strip-based ketone analyzer, the Stat-Site M bHB promises to take testing for ketoacidosis out of the laboratory and into the emergency room. Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (bHB) is the main ketone produced during ketosis and provides a quantitative and accurate assessment of patients displaying symptoms of ketosis.

The launch of STAT Site M bHB follows the recent release of the b-Hydroxybutyrate (bHB) LiquiColor Reagent System developed by the EKF subsidiary, Stanbio Laboratory.

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