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EH 2/15 EUROPEAN HOSPITAL Vol 24 Issue 2/15 16 LABORATORY Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Marsh Art Director: Olaf Skrober Managing Editor: Chrissanthi Nikolakudi Editorial team: Sascha Keutel, Marcel Rasch Senior Writer: John Brosky Executive Director: Daniela Zimmermann Founded by Heinz-Jürgen Witzke Correspondents Austria: Michael Kraßnitzer, Christian Pruszinsky. France: Annick Chapoy, Jane MacDougall. Germany: Anja Behringer, Annette Bus, Walter Depner, Bettina Döbereiner, Matthias Simon, Axel Viola, Cornelia Wels-Maug, Susanne Werner, Holger Zorn. Great Britain: Brenda Marsh, Mark Nicholls. Malta: Moira Mizzi. Poland: Pjotr Szoblik. Russia: Olga Ostrovskaya, Alla Astachova. Spain: Eduardo de la Sota. Switzerland: Dr. André Weissen. USA: Cynthia E. Keen, i.t. Communications, Jacquie Michels Subscriptions Janka Hoppe, European Hospital, Theodor-Althoff-Str. 45, 45133 Essen, Germany Subscription rate 6 issues: 42 Euro, Single copy: 7 Euro. Send order and cheque to: European Hospital Subscription Dept Printed by: WVD, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany Publication frequency: bi-monthly European Hospital ISSN 0942-9085 Representatives China & Hongkong: Gavin Hua, Sun China Media Co, Ltd. Phone: +86-0755-81 324 036 E-Mail: gh@european-hospital.com Germany, Austria, Switzerland: Ralf Mateblowski Phone: +49 6735 912 993 E-Mail: rm@european-hospital.com France, Italy, Spain: Eric Jund Phone: +33 493 58 77 43 E-Mail: ej@european-hospital.com GB, Scandinavia, BeNeLux: Simon Kramer Phone/Fax: +31 180 6200 20 E-Mail: sk@european-hospital.com Israel: Hannah Wizer, International Media Dep. of El-Ron Adv. & PR Co., Ltd. Phone: +972-3-6 955 367 E-Mail: hw@european-hospital.com South Korea: CH Park, MCI Phone: +82 2 730 1234 E-Mail: chp@european-hospital.com USA & Canada: Hanna Politis, Media International Tel: +1 301 869 66 10 E-Mail: hp@european-hospital.com A newly launched test enables the quantitative determination of PCT in serum samples, EDTA or lith- ium heparin plasma samples by latex enhanced immunoturbidi- metric methodology. The Stanbio Chemistry Procalcitonin (PCT) LiquiColor Assay was launched by EKF Diagnostics, based in Cardiff, Wales, which explains:‘Procalcitonin is a marker for bacterial infection and sepsis and has been recognised as an important adjunct marker in the diagnosis of sepsis. ‘The new assay is fast, accurate and convenient. The test provides a precise result, which correlates well with established methodology, within 10 minutes and requires just 20 µL of sample. The reagents may be used on almost any liquid-based chemistry analyser with open-chan- nel capability. In addition, the rea- gent kit, calibrator and control sets are all available separately.’ Commenting on the cost-effec- tiveness and convenience of the Stanbio Chemistry Procalcitonin (PCT) LiquiColor Assay, Al Blanco, Business Unit Director of EKF Diagnostics Central Laboratory, added: ‘This assay can be performed on a customer’s existing chemistry analyser with the same collection tube used for analysis of other chemistry tests. Therefore, it will provide optimised lab workflow by eliminating the need to split a sample, or have a dedicated off- line workstation. These features will provide any lab with a cost-effective solution for PCT testing.’ Products go worldwide EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc., which includes the EKF Diagnostics, EKF Molecular, Stanbio Laboratory, Separation Technology Inc., DiaSpect and Selah Genomics brands, specialises in the develop- ment, production and worldwide distribution of point-of-care blood analysers to detect and manage dia- betes, anaemia, lactate and kidney related diseases. EKF Molecular Diagnostics, the firm’s new molecular division, focus- es on technology used within the development of companion diag- nostics, specifically within oncology. Sold in more than 100 coun- tries, the firm’s analyser range is used in GP surgeries, pharmacies, blood banks, sports clinics, hospi- tals and laboratories for glucose, lactate, haemoglobin, haematocrit and HbA1c measurement. Molecular diagnostics In March 2013, EKF set up a new division to focus on molecular and companion diagnostics following the acquisition of UK-based 360 Genomics. PointMan, EKF Molecular Diagnostics’ technology, can detect mutant genes from tiny biopsy and blood samples and the firm has recently entered a partnership with the world-renowned cancer research centre at Massachusetts General Hospital, USA. Details: www.ekfdiagnostics.com. Source:EKF New test identifies early sepsis Fast, accurate and convenient The EKF-Stanbio Procalcitonin LiquiColor Assay aids in viral and bacterial infection differentiation To participate, simply fill in this coupon and fax to: +4920187126864 Up to 150151‑500501‑1000 more than 1000 Phone: +86-0755-81324036 Phone: +496735912993 Phone: +33493587743 Phone/Fax: +31180620020 Phone: +972-3-6955367 Phone: +8227301234 Tel: +13018696610

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