Magnifier Increases Safety for Lab Workers

A newly developed magnifier offers a large viewing lens with good flicker-free light and no stroboscopic effects, providing a barrier of protection between the operator and blood samples in laboratories.

The new magnifier can also protect those working in hospital outpatient anticoagulant clinics. For example, at Ealing Hospital (Southall, UK), nurses and phlebotomists carry out routine blood tests on patients taking Warfarin, an anticoagulant drug. The test involves a capillary sample technique at "point of care,” a process widely used to allow immediate treatment of the patient. A capillary blood sample is drawn from the patient's finger and transferred by hand pipette into a testing chamber. During the process, blood could come into contact with the work surfaces or the operator's clothing. The new Magnifique II functions as a barrier that reduces the danger of contamination to the healthcare worker. The magnifier was developed by Luxo (Mitcham, UK)

Michael Milne, a scientist and lecturer in special methods at Ealing Hospital, commented, "With its large lens and almost invisible frame, Magnifique II is an ideal visual aid and tool in such medical applications. Its design and ergonomics provide for an easy clean of the sealed light unit and removable lens, which is consistent with good practice. "






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