CHICAGO -- (Business Wire)
Today Siemens Healthcare reveals its newest in vitro diagnostics
innovations at the 2014 AACC Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo,
Chicago, July 27-31. Visitors to the Siemens exhibit – themed “Test
smarter. Run faster.” – can explore Siemens’ portfolio of solutions,
including new products and value-added services designed to enhance
workflow, foster multidisciplinary testing, and facilitate easier
training.
“In today’s evolving healthcare environment, the value of in vitro
diagnostic testing to improving patient and economic outcomes continues
to grow,” said Michael Reitermann, CEO, Siemens Healthcare, Diagnostics
Division. “At this year’s AACC, we are proud to demonstrate to
laboratory professionals how we unite clinical and workflow excellence
solutions to help them meet growing testing demands efficiently and with
confidence.”
New Solutions Enhance Workflow, Foster Multidisciplinary Approach
This year, Siemens is showcasing its latest advancements in central
laboratory testing, including the ADVIA Chemistry
XPT System1 and ADVIA Centaur
XPT Immunoassay System2. These new instruments are
designed to enhance workflow, support continuous operations and
streamline processes to help laboratories quickly, reliably and
cost-effectively meet ever-increasing workloads. For example, the
systems will offer new intuitive, icon-driven user software, large
touchscreens and remote service diagnostics to support easy operation.
Plus, each system will provide versatile technology enabling predictable
and consistent turnaround times aimed to improve patient care.
Additionally, the ADVIA Chemistry XPT System and ADVIA Centaur XPT
Immunoassay System will have enhanced data management capabilities with
Siemens’ CentraLink Data Management System1
and seamlessly connect to Aptio Automation1,
Siemens’ latest track-based system. Booth visitors can learn about Aptio
Automation’s new Tube Inspection Module1, which helps
laboratories reduce pre-analytical errors and minimize the risk for tube
mismatch, as well as featured multidisciplinary connectivity options
including Sysmex CS-5100 Hemostasis System3
and ADVIA 2120i Hematology System.1
New central laboratory IT offerings include the CentraLink Data
Management System Version 15, now with enhanced quality control offering
increased configuration capabilities to support laboratory specific
workflow for improved efficiency. This latest version of the CentraLink
system includes an optional Advanced Hematology
Module2 that enables labs to integrate their
hematology workflow between Siemens hematology systems, automation
solutions, and CellaVision analyzers for automated digital microscopy,
resulting in reduced manual steps and increased efficiency. Additionally
displayed is syngo Lab Inventory Manager1,
a real-time inventory-management system that employs cloud-based
technology and wireless radio frequency identification (RFID). sLIM
automates the manual inventory process, helping labs to maintain optimum
stock levels and prevent inefficiency and downtime.
Product experts are available to discuss the company’s new instruments
for urinalysis and drug testing. The CLINITEK AUWi
PRO Automated Urinalysis System4 combines the CLINITEK
Novus Urine Chemistry Analyzer and the Sysmex UF-1000 Urine Sediment
Analyzer to provide automated, walkaway urine-chemistry testing and
sediment analysis. Siemens’ Viva-ProE System5
is a next generation, dedicated drug-testing platform with
intuitive touchscreen software and enhanced components designed to lower
operating costs while delivering reliable results.
Innovative IT and Training Options Support the POC Ecosystem
Visitors to the booth can learn how Siemens is supporting an ecosystem
approach to POC testing, which encompasses device and operator
management, quality control (QC), compliance reporting, competency
management, inventory management, remote monitoring and mobile access.
The latest software version of the RAPIDComm Data
Management System1 now offers enhanced POC informatics
capabilities, including support for the RAPIDComm Web Application. This
new web application allows POC coordinators, via a handheld device, to
view instrument status, troubleshoot issues, and remotely manage blood
gas instruments. The new software also enables an interface to Siemens
PEP (Personalized Education Plan) Administrator, an innovative web-based
software that helps to simplify and streamline administration or staff
education and training programs.
Siemens is also unveiling the POCkit educational solution, which is a
web-based tool designed to make access to educational materials quick
and easy for healthcare professionals working at the point of care.
Specifically, the POCkit can provide immediate access via a mobile
device to the latest topics, videos and links related to the use of
Siemens POC testing solutions. This means that healthcare professionals
can look up information while operating a device, regardless of their
location.
In addition, the company is sponsoring several educational workshops
during the meeting, covering topics related to women’s health,
rheumatoid arthritis and population management informatics.
1. Not all product offerings are available in all countries.
2. Under development. Not available for sale. Product availability may
vary from country to country and is subject to varying regulatory
requirements.
3. Not available for sale in the U.S. Product availability may vary from
country to country and is subject to varying regulatory requirements.
4. Under FDA review. Product availability may vary from country to
country and is subject to varying regulatory requirements.
5. Available for sale only in the U.S.
For further information on Siemens at AACC 2014, please visit: www.siemens.com/AACC
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The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to
the healthcare industry and a trendsetter in medical imaging, laboratory
diagnostics, medical information technology and hearing aids. Siemens
offers its customers products and solutions for the entire range of
patient care from a single source – from prevention and early detection
to diagnosis, and on to treatment and aftercare. By optimizing clinical
workflows for the most common diseases, Siemens also makes healthcare
faster, better and more cost-effective. Siemens Healthcare employs some
52,000 employees worldwide and operates around the world. In fiscal year
2013 (to September 30), the Sector posted revenue of 13.6 billion euros
and profit of 2.0 billion euros. For further information please visit: www.siemens.com/healthcare.
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