San Diego, July 17, 2007 – Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics today announced the availability of the ADVIA 1800 chemistry system, the latest addition to their ADVIA chemistry line of advanced chemistry analyzers. The ADVIA 1800 features an intuitive software interface and advanced chemistry testing capabilities to deliver optimized performance and reliable results.
“The ADVIA 1800 is the right move for high volume labs looking for automation, peak productivity, and total system reliability,” said Joe Bernardo, senior vice president, Central Laboratory Testing, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. “The ADVIA 1800 delivers dependable test results efficiently and cost effectively.”
This newest addition to the ADVIA line of chemistry analyzers brings significant reliability and ease of use to high volume chemistry labs. Siemens has retained the key features of the ADVIA chemistry line such as Automatic Sample Retain and high photometric test speed and added even more productivity benefits, including faster and more reliable ISE test module and easy sample and reagent loading.
The ADVIA 1800 incorporates easy automation connectivity to the ADVIA WorkCell or ADVIA LabCell Network Solutions without requiring additional expensive interface hardware. With point-in-space aspiration, connection to a track or rack handler can be accomplished without robotics or special hardware. Direct sampling prevents detaining tubes at the analyzer and reduces aliquoting. Redundant sample loading is included for built-in backup and easy handling of non-routine samples.
The ADVIA 1800 reflects Siemens continuing commitment to the clinical chemistry area. Capable of conducting up to 1800 tests per hour, or 200 Basic Metabolic panels per hour, the ADVIA 1800 keeps pace with peak workflow demands. The system’s Automatic Sample Retain technology provides the ability to perform reruns and dilutions without the need to retrieve a primary tube.
ADVIA 1800 users will appreciate that the system is designed for total system reliability. It features robust hardware with a simplified software interface and easy-to-use touch screen. Sample integrity checking, microvolume sampling, and short sample and clot detection, all reduce the need for manual intervention and facilitate testing routine and low-volume samples. New advances in reagent onboard stability, calibration frequency, interference reduction and linearity expansion ensure consistent, reliable results.
Whether with automation or stand-alone, the system works in concert with Siemens immunoassay systems to offer productivity gains and comprehensive menu for the core laboratory. With a testing throughput that is complementary to the ADVIA Centaur XP, laboratories have a good solution to keep up with their workflow needs.
About Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of performance-driven diagnostic solutions that assist in the diagnosis, monitoring and management of disease. Products and services bring together the right balance of science, technology, and practicality across the healthcare continuum to empower medical professionals with the vital information they need to deliver better, more personalized healthcare to patients around the globe.
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About Siemens Medical Solutions
Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Recent acquisitions in the area of in-vitro diagnostics – such as Diagnostic Products Corporation and Bayer Diagnostics – mark a significant milestone for Siemens as it becomes the first full service diagnostics company. Employing more than 41,000 people worldwide and operating in over 130 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 8.23 billion EUR, orders of 9.33 billion EUR and group profit of 1.06 billion EUR for fiscal 2006 (Sept. 30).
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