Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Launches B12, Folate, and Ferritin Tests on Its Dimension vista Intelligent Lab System
January 16 2008 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Anemia test menu expanded through use of advanced LOCI(R)
chemiluminescence technology DEERFIELD, Ill., Jan. 16
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, today
announced that it has launched the LOCI(R) Folate, LOCI(R) B12, and
LOCI(R) Ferritin tests for use on the Dimension Vista(R) 1500
Intelligent Lab System, an ultra-integrated chemistry analyzer.
These tests are used by physicians to diagnose and monitor anemia
in patients, and further expand Siemens' LOCI immunoassay test menu
for the Dimension Vista System. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO ) Anemia
is generally defined as a decreased amount of healthy red blood
cells in the circulation or an abnormally low concentration of
hemoglobin, which is necessary to carry oxygen throughout the body.
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, folic acid deficiency anemia, and
iron deficiency anemia are among the most commonly diagnosed
anemias. "Anemia is estimated to affect up to 30 percent of the
world's population," said Jim Reid-Anderson, President, and CEO,
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. "Early diagnosis and effective
treatment of anemia can make a strong contribution to improving
patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of life. With the
addition of B12, Folate, and Ferritin to the Dimension Vista
Intelligent Lab System test menu, we can further support physicians
in advancing the successful treatment of the most common forms of
anemia." Through the use of the LOCI Advanced Chemiluminescence
Technology, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics provides clinical
laboratories greater levels of testing sensitivity for immunoassay
testing and a broad test menu capability on the Dimension Vista
Intelligent Lab system. This ultra-integrated chemistry analyzer
now offers one of the most comprehensive menus for the detection
and differentiation of anemia and iron metabolism, including
Folate, B12, and Ferritin by LOCI technology; Iron and Total Iron
Binding Capacity by photometric methodology; and Haptoglobin,
Soluble Transferrin Receptor, and Transferrin testing by
nephelometric methodology. The Dimension Vista Intelligent Lab
system menu offers panels for anemia, cardiac disease, thyroid
disorders, therapeutic drug monitoring, protein testing,
drugs-of-abuse testing, and routine and specialty chemistry
testing. About Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics is the leading clinical diagnostics company in the
world. The company offers health care providers the broadest range
of diagnostic products and services that are used for diagnosing
medical conditions, monitoring patient therapy and providing
quality health care. Siemens' comprehensive portfolio of solutions
and highly responsive service are designed to improve clinical
outcomes, streamline workflow and enhance the operational
efficiency of clinical laboratories around the world. Visit
http://www.siemens.com/diagnostics. About Siemens Medical Solutions
Siemens Medical Solutions is one of the world's largest suppliers
to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical
solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in
diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge
engineering, including information technology and system
integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens
Medical Solutions will be the first fully integrated diagnostics
company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy,
and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by
consulting and support services. The company delivers solutions
across the entire continuum of care -- from prevention and early
detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. Siemens Medical
Solutions employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in
130 countries. According to IFRS, in the fiscal year 2007 (Sept.
30), Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of euro 9.85 billion,
orders of euro 10.27 billion, and group profit of euro 1.32 billion
(preliminary figures, unaudited). Further information can be found
by visiting http://www.siemens.com/medical. DATASOURCE: Siemens
Healthcare CONTACT: Amanda Naiman, Siemens Medical Solutions,
+1-610-448-4531, Web site: http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical
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