Integrated Solution for Diabetes Testing Is Efficient

Clinical laboratories will be provided with an integrated system for diabetes testing that automates sample processing, eliminates sample splitting, and improves operating efficiency while reducing costs and errors.

Sysmex America, Inc. (Mundelein, IL, USA) and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (Hercules, CA, USA) have entered into a non-exclusive, multi-year distribution agreement to jointly market their complementary products with the aim of improving the efficiency and quality of diabetes testing. Sysmex will add Bio-Rad's diabetes testing method to the Sysmex HST-N automation line. Bio-Rad will supply their Variant II turbo link. Sysmex and Bio-Rad will work together to provide seamless service, training, installation, and customer support services.

Bio-Rad's hemoglobin A1c (A1C) blood test measures the amount of glucose attached to the hemoglobin in the red blood cell. This provides an estimate of how well blood glucose levels have been controlled during the previous three to four months. Bio-Rad's test is the industry's gold standard technology for determining whether a patient's diabetes is under control.

We are delighted to continue our long-standing history with Bio-Rad Laboratories, said John Kershaw, president, Sysmex America. The Bio-Rad Variant II turbo link is a perfect complement to the Sysmex HST-N hematology automation line. With the addition of A1c to our automation line, we can truly manage all the testing of the lavender top hematology sample tubes in the laboratory. Sysmex's lavender top management system provides hematology laboratories with the ability to conduct analysis of 90% of tests compatible with EDTA samples, such as complete blood count (CBC), Clostridium difficile, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and A1c.

We are pleased to work with Sysmex in offering this integrated testing solution to clinical laboratories as it will enable them to provide superior diabetes testing services to doctors and their patients throughout the United States, said John Goetz, Bio-Rad vice president and group manager of clinical diagnostics.


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