Cytometry System With LIS Connectivity

The first cytometry system to offer laboratory information system (LIS) connectivity combines the FC 500 flow cytometer of Beckman Coulter (Fullerton, CA, USA) with the company's new FP 1000 sample processing system.

Designed for high-volume clinical reference laboratories, this integrated cytometry solution (ICS) streamlines workflow and tracks samples throughout the testing process--from receipt and preparation, to acquisition and analysis of data, to reporting results. This is an approach that helps laboratories to standardize their flow cytometry testing process, increasing efficiency, accuracy, and operator safety.

Flow cytometry is widely used to provide an automated analysis of blood cell populations. It is commonly used in in vitro diagnostics to identify and enumerate cell populations that are key indicators of diseases, such as HIV, leukemia, and lymphoma. These indicators help monitor disease progression and therapy effectiveness.

"This new solution reflects the essence of our company's strategy--to simplify and automate customer processes to improve productivity,” said Bonnie Anderson, vice president of Beckman Coulter's Translational Solutions business center. "Through the introduction of a fully integrated cytometry solution, we are further securing our position as a leader in flow cytometry automation.”




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