Advia Autoslide automatically processes up to 120 slides per hour, using clinically-relevant decision-making criteria which closely match those traditionally applied by laboratory staff
Advia Autoslide is a compact instrument designed to optimise productivity and streamline the processing of haematology requests in laboratories with moderate to high sample volume workloads.
It is available as a fully integrated option for the Advia 2120, without any need for a costly track connection.
The system's Smart sample facility allows reflex options to be easily set by users, encompassing ranges, morphology, patient demographics and flags so that the right results are obtained first time, every time.
Depending on individual laboratory practices, the system can be set to make slides on all or none of the samples as required.
Samples are only aspirated once the decision to make a slide has been made, thus conserving sample and minimising waste.
The aspirated volume is only 75ul per slide.
"Reports from clinical trial sites overall indicate that the performance of the Advia 2120 haematology system with Autoslide meets expectations in terms of ease of use, software features, workflow, reliability and the quality of smears and staining", says Bayer's haematology marketing manager, Sue Mead.
"Adding the Autoslide to the Advia 2120 offers laboratories two very powerful tools in a single space-saving, trackless instrument.
"The Advia 2120 directs the Autoslide through the intricate decision-making process necessary to produce quality slides that make the haematology laboratory more efficient than ever".
The Smart smear function can be adjusted for sample type, haematocrit or white blood cell count.
Carryover is completely eliminated by the use of tape which covers the smear wedge and advances with each slide.
The Smart stain function optimises microscopic morphology by providing high-quality, single-use reagents for each slide, together with user-definable stain protocols to accommodate individual preferences.
