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www.abbottdiagnostics.com
Abbott Diagnostics is a global leader in in vitro diagnostics and offers a broad
range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference
labs, blood banks, physician offices and clinics. Abbott diagnostic
products offer customers automation, convenience, cost effectiveness
and flexibility. Abbott Diagnostics is a part of Abbott Laboratories,
a broad-based health care company with products that span the continuum
of care—from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and cure. |
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www.abx.com
ABX Diagnostics is emerging as the hematology leader producing the smallest and most
affordable instruments equipped with innovative features for unsurpassed
reliability. Relying on measurement technology utilizing cytochemistry,
focused flow impedance and light absorbance. ABX offers hematology
AND data management solutions suitable for the private practice physician
into the acute hospital market. |
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www.ambrygen.com
Ambry Genetics is a leader in providing genetic services focusing on clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical services and research/support services. We offer a large test menu focusing on pulmonology, gastroenterology and more. Ambry’s Pharmacogenomic program offers a range of services available for clinical trial support. We’re a CAP-accredited and CLIA-approved lab. Visit www.ambrygen.com or call 949-900-5500 for more information. |
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www.antekhealthware.com
Antek HealthWare provides LabDAQ , the most popular
laboratory information system with 1400+ installations in hospitals,
reference labs and POLs. LabDAQ is flexible, to meet
the needs of small practices or large multi-site facilities. It includes
tools for regulatory compliance and medical necessity and can be interfaced
to other system and major reference labs. |
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www.sbcne.com/apeasy
AP Easy(TM) is an anatomic pathology
information management system from Small Business Computers of New
England, Inc. (SBCNE). SBCNE has over 95 customers using a "customized
for their lab" database solution that is multi-user and runs with
Windows 95/98/NT and Mac OS. It is a low cost solution for the 1-20
workstation laboratory. |
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www.aperio.com
Aperio is digitizing pathology. We provide systems and services for digital pathology, which is a digital environment for the management and interpretation of pathology information that originates with a digital slide. Aperio’s award-winning ScanScope slide scanning systems and Spectrum™ digital pathology information management software improve the efficiency and quality of pathology services for pathologists and other professionals.
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www.aruplab.com
ARUP Laboratories is
a national full-service reference laboratory owned by the University
of Utah. ARUP offers over 2,000 tests and test combinations, ranging
from routine cytology screens to highly esoteric molecular and genetic
assays. ARUP's Anatomic Pathology division consists of over 35 expert
pathologists who offer a full range of consultative and diagnostic
services. |
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www.auditmicro.com
AUDIT MicroControls specializes in Calibration Verification/Linearity material and unique, as well as general chemistry, quality control products. AUDIT now offers the laboratory MicroCV™, the most complete line of Calibration Verification material designed to meet CLIA compliance. Accessible via www.auditmicro.com, the AUDITOR™ QC Program assists with data reduction of calibration verification and quality control data. |
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www.axis-shield.com
From laboratory to point-of-care testing, Axis-Shield strives
to meet current and future healthcare needs through the development
of innovative in vitro diagnostic products. Focussing on the therapeutic
areas of: cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, dementia,
autoimmune disease, alcohol-related disease, diabetes and infectious
diseases, Axis-Shield has already delivered leading assays for homocysteine,
HoloTC and %CDT. |
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www.beckmancoulter.com
Beckman Coulter is a leading
provider of instrument systems and complementary products that simplify
and automate laboratory processes in life science and clinical laboratories.
The company's products are used throughout the world in all phases
of the battle against disease, from pioneering medical research and
drug discovery to diagnostic testing that aids in patient treatment. |
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www.bdbiosciences.com
BD Biosciences is one of the world’s leading businesses focused on bringing innovative research and clinical tools to life scientists and clinicians. Principal product lines include fluorescence activated cell sorters and analyzers; cell imaging systems; monoclonal antibodies and kits; reagent systems for life sciences research; tools to aid in drug discovery and growth of tissue and cells; and diagnostic assays. |
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www.biocaremed.com
BIOCARE MEDICAL is a unique manufacturer and supplier of immunohistochemical and histopathology products, monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, and automated staining equipment. Biocare is the market leader in multiplex stain IHC detection, and antibody cocktail development. We are continually researching the most innovative and cost-effective diagnostic solutions and state-of-the-art equipment. |
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www.biomedicalpolymers.com
Biomedical Polymers, Inc. is a quality manufacturer of plastic consumables for research and medical diagnostic laboratories. Our products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. We offer a wide selection of products sold through the world's premier laboratory distributors including bakers and stackable cups, specimen collection containers, centrifuge ware tissue grinders, cytology funnels, as well as scoops and spoons. |
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www.bio-rad.com
Bio-Rad provides a full range of instrumentation, reagent kits, software and quality control systems to clinical laboratories.
It has expertise in the areas of autoimmune, infectious disease, diabetes monitoring, hemoglobin screening and quality control.
Bio-Rad products are designed to help the laboratory deliver the highest quality clinical results while contorlling costs and streamlining workflow. |
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www.biosite.com
Biosite® Diagnostics is a leading provider of quality testing
systems that accelerate the diagnostic process in hospitals across
the country and the world-helping improve both clinical and economic
outcomes. |
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www.bcw.edu
BloodCenter of Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories is a well-established reference laboratory providing esoteric testing to physicians and hospitals nationwide. Turn to us for diagnostic information and expert consultation in the areas of bleeding disorders, thrombosis, immunohematology, transplantation and molecular diagnostics. |
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www.cellavision.com
CellaVision develops
systems for medical microscopic analysis. DiffMaster™ and MICRO21®,
locates, identifies and pre-classifies blood cells by means of automatic
microscopy and advanced image processing. The benefits are increased
productivity, less hands-on time, improved standardization and efficient
cross-training possibilities. CellAtlas™, www.cellatlas.com,
is an Internet based reference library of leukocytes, with applications
for education and proficiency training. |
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www.cervistahpv.com
Cervista™ HPV HR, a 14-type High Risk Human Papillomavirus screening test, represents the next generation in HPV DNA testing and provides your lab new levels of efficiency, clinical accuracy and responsiveness.
Cervista™ HPV 16/18, the first FDA approved Human Papillomavirus genotyping test, identifies the two most highly oncogenic and persistent high-risk HPV types known to cause high-grade cervical neoplasia and is indicated for adjunctive use with the Cervista™ HPV HR Test.
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www.cepheid.com
Cepheid develops,
manufactures and markets fully integrated systems for genetic analysis
in the clinical genetic assessment, life sciences and biothreat detection
markets. Our SmartCycler® and GeneXpert® systems can perform
extremely rapid and sophisticated analysis of organisms by automating
what had previously been highly complex and time-consuming manual
laboratory procedures. |
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Clarient provides advanced technologies and services for the characterization, assessment and treatment of cancer, leading to accurate diagnoses by pathologists, confident treatment decisions by oncologists, efficient ways to identify and develop pharmaceuticals and better outcomes for patients. Clarient develops Automated Cellular Imaging Systems® (ACIS) for digital imaging and assessment. |
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www.clinsoft.com
Clinical Software Solutions has
provided software and services for the healthcare industry since 1987.
Our specialty is providing practical solutions to healthcare industry
problems for a reasonable price for any size facility. Our products
include LIS (Laboratory Information Systems), Scheduling, Radiology,
HL7 Interfaces to Billing and other HIS systems. |
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www.csslis.com
Computer Service & Support, Inc.
Laboratory Information Systems is an information solutions
provider to reference, physician group practice and esoteric laboratories.
Established in 1980 as a consulting firm specializing in the health
care industry, CSS has evolved into a forward thinking, price-conscious
and service driven software company. |
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www.copanusa.com
With a reputation for innovation in preanalytics, Copan Diagnostics is the leading manufacturer of collection and transport systems in the world. Copan has a complete range of microbial sampling products, a variety of inoculation loops, needles, spreaders and transfer pipettes, and innovations, like Flocked Swabs, Universal Transport Medium, and eSwab. |
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www.Corgenix.com
Corgenix, Inc. develops, manufactures
and markets clinical diagnostic products for vascular and autoimmune
disorders. These products include ELISA kits for the detection of
Antiphospholipid Syndrome including anti-Cardiolipin, anti-Phosphatidylserine,
anti-Beta 2 Glycoprotein I and anti-Prothrombin; and tests for certain
bleeding and clotting disorders such as Protein C, Protein S and von
Willebrand Factor Antigen ELISA kits. |
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www.csi-labs.com
CSI Laboratories™ is an independent and nationwide cancer diagnostic laboratory with a passion for patient care. CSI Laboratories partners with local pathologists and prides itself on industry-leading turnaround times and custom client services. CSI Laboratories is among the first clinical reference laboratories to offer Eight-Color Flow Cytometry alongside Cytogenetic Analysis, FISH, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular Testing, and Image Analysis. CSI Laboratories provides technical-only services and hematopathology consultations that are second to none.
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www.dako.com
DakoCytomation A/S is a leading
worldwide in vitro diagnostic company specializing in the
identification of cancer markers on samples obtained from tissue and
body fluids. DakoCytomation's cutting-edge technology in immunochemistry,
protein chemistry and instrument development enables physicians around
the world to link diagnostic tests with specific therapies, thus optimizing
patient treatment. |
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www.data-innovations.com
Data Innovations, Inc. is the world's leading provider of medical instrument interface solutions
to instrument manufacturers, automation vendors, information system
vendors, hospital laboratories, quality control materials vendors,
and more. imEXPRESS makes interfacing instruments simple, and Instrument
Manager adds a complete set of data management capabilities. |
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www.dawning.com
Dawning Technologies, Inc. is revolutionizing the clinical laboratory with our newest generation
of interface solutions. The JavaLin/300 provides one-step HL7 and
ASTM connections between instruments or other devices in the healthcare
enterprise and information systems. It provides complete message mapping
control and On-Board rules capability. Our JResultNet Interface Engine
Software manages multiple analyzer and host connections, supports
multiple SQL databases, and offers a number of optional plugin extensions.
JResultNet is embedded in the JavaLin and can optionally run on a
PC or directly on an LIS server. Please visit our website to view
our complete line of interface solutions. |
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www.diamedix.com
Diamedix' integrated instrument
and reagent systems are ideally suited for autoimmune and infectious
disease detection. Diamedix' immunosimplicity® test kits are
designed for today's clinical laboratory and may be used on our MAGO®
Plus Automated EIA Analyzer or performed manually using simple, standard
EIA methodology. Diamedix is a wholly owned subsidiary of IVAX Diagnostics. |
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www.diasorin.com
DiaSorin, Inc. manufactures immunodiagnostics,
including integrated reagent and instrumentation systems. |
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www.elekta.com
Elekta Impac Software provides oncology IT solutions that streamline clinical and
administrative operations to help improve the process of delivering
patient care. The company’s laboratory information management system for
anatomic pathology, PowerPath, streamlines workflow and daily operations
for laboratories offering surgical pathology, cytology,
dermatopathology, and autopsy services. With more than 450 installations
worldwide, PowerPath offers unmatched performance in managing anatomic
pathology laboratories in hospitals, medical centers, reference labs and
academic facilities.
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www.epicentre.com
EPICENTRE, founded in 1987,
is a manufacturer and seller of high-quality molecular biology products
for life science research, clinical research, molecular diagnostics
and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Products are available for transposon-based
genetic analysis, DNA and RNA purification, DNA sequencing, PCR and
RT-PCR amplification, DNA and RNA modifying enzymes, genomic cloning,
in vitro transcription, and protein research. |
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www.eppendorf.com
For over 60 years, Eppendorf® has been offering a wide range of laboratory products and services to the clinical market. For general research, routine testing, and applications, we have a complete line of microcentrifuges, multipurpose centrifuges and liquid handling instruments and consumables, including the new PhysioCare Concept™ pipettes. |
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www.esainc.com
ESA Biosciences - Improving outcomes from discovery to diagnostics is our commitment to customers. Our new FDA-cleared Vitamin D HPLC Test is a reliable, accurate and cost-effective alternative to existing methods, and the way to regain control of assay quality and spiraling send-out costs. This Vitamin D Test, including standards, quantitates both OH-D2 and OH-D3 to determine the total Vitamin D. We are the resource for the proven Coulochem® and CoulArray® detectors and FDA-cleared test kits such as urine and plasma metanephrines. The LeadCare® II CLIA-waived point-of-care blood-lead-testing device delivers quantitative results, allowing clinicians to make better, faster clinical decisions and improve health outcomes. (A subsidiary of Magellan Biosciences, Inc.)
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www.fertilitysolutions.com
Fertility Solutions, Inc.,
manufactures and distributes quality control and educational materials
for semen analysis. We offer a complete quality solution for your
laboratory's needs. Our products include the AQC™ family of quality
controls for Count, Morphology, Viability, ASA, Post Vasectomy, Motility
and Round Cell; A full line of Proficiency Tests, and a unique line
of training materials including The Andrology Trainer™, Sperm Confirm™
Morphology Atlas, Semen Analysis Video Training Reference, and the
Sperm Wizard™ Morphology Training Program. Contact us for a free wall
chart at areese@fertilitysolutions.com! |
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www.fdi.com
Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. (FDI),
formerly Centocor Diagnostics is a premier diagnostic company and
the industry leader worldwide in tumor marker assays. Core products
include the gold standard CA 125II™, CA 19-9™, CA 15-3®,
CA 72-4®, and CYFRA 21-1™ assays. FDI’s primary focus
is in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of in vitro
diagnostic oncology products. |
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www.gen-probe.com
GEN-PROBE currently markets
several product lines, including the PACE® system, the GEN-PROBE®
AMPLIFIEDTM Direct tests, and the AccuProbe® system. Gen-Probe
products continue to set the standard for DNA technology in the diagnostic
industry, with assays for sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydia
and gonorrhea), microbial infectious diseases and culture identification. |
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www.genomichealth.com
Genomic Health is an oncology services company which specializes in individual genomic
analyses of tumor biopsies. Genomic Health has developed a clinically
validated assay, Oncotype DX, which quantifies the likelihood of distant
recurrence for women with early stage breast cancer. Genomic Health
is also developing validated services to provide individual guidance
about responsiveness to therapy. |
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www.helmerinc.com
HELMER is a manufacturer and
worldwide distributor of high quality laboratory equipment and refrigerated
products for the life science, clinical and blood bank communities.
Products include Refrigerators, Freezers, Platelet Storage, Plasma
Thawing and Cell Washing Systems, and a full line of Centrifuges. |
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www.hexlab.com
LAB/HEX is a powerful, comprehensive
LIS with capabilities to handle all of your computing needs. Integrated
modules offered include Remote Functions, Microbiology, Cytology,
Pathology, Billing and Accounts Receivable, Electronic Billing and
Remittance, Instrument Interfaces, System Interfaces, Custom Reports,
Veterinary Normals, Medical Necessity, Internet Access and MORE! Linux
version now available. |
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www.hifidna.com
Denaturing dsDNA at 85°C in PCR is revolutionary. This technical breakthrough allows HiFi DNA Tech, LCC to introduce the LoTemp™ HiFi® DNA polymerase ready-to-use PCR mix to help transfer molecular biotechniques to community hospital and small laboratories. The optimized patented HiFi® DNA polymerases and dNTPs are pre-distributed as 20 ml reaction mix per tube which remains stable at room temperature for least 4 weeks. |
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www.horiba-abx.com
HORIBAABX manufactures an affordable range of hematology and chemistry analyzers equipped with innovative features for unsurpassed performance and reliability. |
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www.illumina.com Illumina enables discovery by providing gene expression and genotyping solutions for parallel analysis of many samples – at multiplex levels that deliver more data at lower costs. Our solutions integrate BeadArray™ technology, microarray platforms and powerful assay protocols along with Oligator® oligonucleotides to make possible a new scale of biological research. |
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www.ilus.com
Leading the development and manufacturing of Critical Care and Hemostasis
diagnostic systems worldwide, IL offers the GEM® Premier 3000 critical care analyzer with Intelligent
Quality Management (iQM™). iQM, an automated
quality assurance system, replaces the use of conventional QC. Other
products: GEM®OPL™ CO-Oximeter, GEM®PCL™ Plus coagulation analyzer and GEMweb™ and IMPACT™. |
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www.immucor.com
Immucor, Inc. is a leading supplier
of transfusion diagnostics products including blood bank reagents
and automating testing systems. Their full line of blood bank automation
is designed to meet the needs of small, medium, or large volume patient
or donor testing laboratories. |
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www.idsinc.us.com
Immunodiagnostic Systems Inc offers test kits which are used to diagnosis and manage medical conditions associated with bone metabolism and growth abnormalities. Kit formats are RIA and EIA. EIA kits can be performed manually or aboard open microplate analyzers. Kits include vitamin D, PTH, PINP, BAP and IGF-I. |
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www.inplexcf.com
The InPlex® CF Molecular Test is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) for identifying genetic mutations associated with cystic fibrosis.
InPlex® CF combines outstanding repeat rates and reproducibility with the lowest startup costs, lowest hands-on time, and fastest time to results available.
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www.lab-iLAS.com
Integrated Laboratory Automation Solutions, Inc., has introduced the Efficiency Series™ system to provide Total Lab Automation systems that are readily configured to provide a solution that meets customer’s requirements at far less cost than imported systems. The system interfaces with a wide variety of instruments from different companies so the laboratory can select and use instruments that best fit their specific requirements. The system can also be interfaced with most laboratory information systems. The Efficiency Series™ is designed so that samples can be sorted automatically and delivered to as many different locations throughout the laboratory as required. The workload is carefully and automatically balanced to handle stats in the most efficient and productive way so results are available in the shortest possible time. A wide variety of tube sizes can be used, which significantly increases the total number of tubes that can be handled automatically by the system and avoids significant labor costs. |
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www.instrumedics.com
Instrumedics, Inc. develops and markets unique, innovative products
for the histology laboratory. The CryoJane Tape-Transfer technology
achieves paraffin-quality frozen sections for surgical pathology,
pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories. The Paraffin Sectioning
Tape-Transfer system universally used for tissue microarrays. The
Macro-Tape-Transfer System now available for obtaining whole body
frozen and whole brain sections on microscope slides. |
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www.InterSystems.com
Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, InterSystems Corporation is
the leading provider of high-performance database systems for Web
applications, with over four million users worldwide. InterSystems'
flagship product, Caché, is a post-relational database with a multidimensional
data and application server offering ultra-fast and massively scalable
objects and SQL. Caché features breakthrough rapid development technology
for building objects and object applications. |
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www.kamiyabiomedical.com
Kamiya Biomedical Company features its K-ASSAY brand of in vitro diagnostic reagents, which offer the best performance and lowest price of any comparable reagents on the market. The K-ASSAY reagents are for use on most open-channel chemistry analyzers. K-ASSAY reagents are available for lipid assessment, coagulation, diabetes/stroke, inflammation, nutritional assessment, cardiac assessment, anemia, and allergy testing. |
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www.labinterlink.com
LAB-InterLink unites patented
automation technology with powerful process control software to provide
leading-edge automation solutions to principal hospitals and medical
centers throughout North America and Europe. LAB-InterLink acquired
Labotix Automation, Inc. in 2000, uniting LAB-InterLink intelligent
software with Labotix hardware expertise to produce the most advanced
suite of clinical laboratory automation system products available
today. |
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www.labsoftlis.com
LabSoft, Inc. provides advanced
laboratory information systems to hospitals, reference labs and physician
offices located throughout the United States. The company’s three
primary product lines - LabNet LIS, EZLink LIS and Beethoven II -
are Windows-based, user-friendly applications designed to automate
information management and streamline operations. Headquartered in
Tampa, Florida, LabSoft was founded in 1992. |
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www.leica-microsystems.com
With Leica Microsystems’ new Biosystems Division, you now have a single source for histology—from tissue cassettes to microtomes to IHC automation to Novocastra™ antibodies and reagents. For each individual histology step, there is a product to provide you with years of dependable service and high-quality results. For your entire histology laboratory, there is an integrated workflow ready to cut turnaround times and optimize productivity.
Of course, you need more than quality products. That’s why Leica Microsystems also delivers the services you need. Whether it’s a routine maintenance call, a request for IHC applications support, or advice on products for Lean workflows: Leica Microsystems is the one partner you need to call. |
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www.LifeScan.com
LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson
& Johnson company, and a leading maker of blood glucose monitoring
products, is dedicated to creating a world without limits for people
with diabetes. |
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www.MarketLabInc.com
MarketLab is your headquarters
for "Unique and Hard-to-Find" Laboratory Products! |
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www.medicalautomation.com
Medical Automation Systems
(MAS), founded in 1994, is the leader data management solutions
for point-of-care testing (POCT The introduction of RALS-Plus™, a
single system, vendor neutral, interface that enables point-of-care
coordinators to manage results from virtually any remote instrument,
marks another industry first for the company. |
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www.meridianbioscience.com
Meridian Bioscience, a fully integrated life science company, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic test kits, purified reagents and related products. These products provide speed, simplicity and accuracy to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, viral, urinary and respiratory infections. Meridian diagnostic products are used outside of the human body and require little or no special equipment. |
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www.milestonemed.com
Milestone Medical line of
innovative histoprocessing instrumentation and accessories gives you
same day results for same day diagnosis. We decrease turnaround times,
reduce bottlenecks, eliminate the need for hazardous reagents, and
more. Visit our website to learn more about our microwave accelerated
histoprocessing labstations, EM sample preparation, digital imaging
systems, and our line of “green chemistry” reagents. |
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www.mopec.com
Mopec, Inc. is a manufacturer and
supplier of Pathology, Histology and Morgue Equipment including Grossing
Stations, Tissue Processors, Slide Stainers, Embedding Centers, Fume
Handling Systems, Morgue Refrigerators and many accessories. |
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http://www.mpbio.com/
MP Biomedicals empowers you with the power to complete lysis of any tough tissues or cells in 40 seconds or less with the fastest, high throughput and large scale sample prep system, FastPrep-24. Simultaneously homogenize 24x2ml or 2x50ml samples with high reproducibility due to precise control of lysis time and speed. Our unique instruments, matrices and purification kits preserves integrity of DNA, RNA and proteins by employing unique 3D motion to homogenize samples by multidirectional impaction and vortexing with lysis matrix particles. Easy to use, clean and decontaminate. FastPrep-24 is the newest generation of a proven Bio101™ system with 5,000+ installations worldwide, used many times to lyse swabs, biopsy samples, human and animal tissues, bones, skins, tumors, feces, forensics, gram+ bacterias, spores, fossils, soil, plants, seeds and many other tough to lyse samples. |
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www.nanogen.com
Nanogen's advanced technologies provide researchers, clinicians and physicians worldwide with improved methods and tools to predict, diagnose, and ultimately help treat disease. The company's products include real-time PCR reagents, the NanoChip® electronic microarray platform and a line of rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests. Nanogen’s ten years of pioneering research involving nanotechnology holds the promise of miniaturization and continues to be supported for its potential for diagnostic and biodefense applications. |
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www.nikonusa.com
Nikon meets a broad scope of
laboratory needs with microscopes built to withstand the rigors of
constant use and often not-so-gentle handling. Ideal for teaching
laboratories, medical schools and hospitals, offering superior optical
quality, ease of use, and a complete range of accessories. |
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www.novovision.com
Novovision is the developer
of NovoPath, an image-based, web-enabled anatomic pathology software
system. NovoPath offers pathologists dramatic improvements in turn-around
time of reports and increases productivity and accuracy. Sign up for
a demo and get $50.00. |
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www.olympusamerica.com
Olympus provides quality
care through imaging products, medical products and integrated information
systems. We leverage our core expertise in optics and electronic information
to develop practical solutions that support and improve the quality
of life. |
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www.orchardsoft.com
Orchard's information systems, used by hundreds of laboratories across
the country, utilize process automation, rules-based decision-making,
ICD—9 screening, and robust instrument, billing, EMR, and reference lab
interfaces to increase productivity. Orchard also offers Microbiology
and Anatomic Pathology systems and various outreach solutions for remote
order entry and results delivery through the Internet or provider's
EMRs.
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www.orthoclinical.com
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, delivers high quality in vitro diagnostic products that give health care professionals around the world the knowledge they need to make better treatment decisions sooner. The company serves the global transfusion medicine community with donor screening and blood typing products to help ensure every patient receives blood that’s
safe, the right type, and the right unit. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics also brings
sophisticated information management, testing technologies, automation and interpretation
tools to clinical laboratories worldwide to help them run more efficiently and
improve patient care. |
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www.polymedco.com
Polymedco is an in vitro diagnostic
market leader bringing innovative products to the clinical laboratory.
Polymedco's comprehensive product line includes Poly-Chem™ chemistry/immunoassay
analyzer; Lipi+Plus® homogeneous HDL and LDL methods and advanced
specialty lipids; sedrate products include Sedimat® 15 (automated
ESR analyzer), Sediplast® tubes, and Sed-Chek® 2 controls;
and chemistry reagents in bulk and dedicated packaging. |
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www.psychesystems.com
As a trusted partner since 1976, Psyche Systems delivers products
and services to help laboratories run more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Together, its LabWeb™ LIS, WindoPath™ anatomic pathology
system, and 510(k) FDA approved SBB Blood Bank software, along with
a full suite of specialized modules, deliver a completely integrated,
best-in-class solution for all areas of the laboratory. Psyche’s
eXerva™ software delivery model provides simple, highly reliable
and secure hosted systems for a truly “pain-free” LIS. |
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www.qiagen.com
QIAGEN is the leading provider of molecular sample and assay technologies. We have developed more than 500 consumable products and automated solutions for molecular diagnostics, academic research, pharma and applied testing. Our assay portfolio includes one of the broadest panels of molecular diagnostic tests worldwide, among other the only FDA-approved test for human papillomavirus (HPV). |
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www.4qc.com Quantimetrix develops and manufactures innovative clinical diagnostic products for domestic and international distribution including Lipoprint®. Our core control products include urinalysis, general chemistry, specialty chemistry, and whole blood controls. Our control products are liquid, ready to use, with long-term stability. Other quality products include electrophoresis systems, diagnostic assays, and OEM products. |
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www.quidel.com
Quidel Corporation enhances the health and well being of people around the globe through the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of rapid diagnostic solutions at the point of care. Their QuickVue® brand tests aid in the diagnosis of influenza, immunochemical fecal occult blood (iFOB), Strep A, pregnancy, bacterial vaginosis, infectious mononucleosis, H. pylori and chlamydia. |
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www.radiometeramerica.com
Radiometer America Inc. provides hospitals and integrated delivery networks in the United
States with point-of-care instruments to diagnose critically ill patients.
RADIOMETER's products include benchtop and portable blood gas analyzers,
transcutaneous monitors, blood samplers, software and quality control
products. Radiometer America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Radiometer
A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark, a leader in critical care testing for more
than 40 years. |
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www.ramsci.com
RAM Scientific provides high quality
100% plastic capillary blood collection devices. As the premiere source
of safe micro blood collection systems for clinical and research applications,
RAM Scientific is dedicated to laboratory safety. SAFE-T-FILL®
blood gas tubes, capillary blood collection tubes, and micro hematocrits
are available from all major distributors. |
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www.randox.com
Randox has over 20 years experience
in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of high quality
diagnostic reagents and equipment for laboratory medicine. The Randox
portfolio includes Biochip Array Technology, clinical chemistry automation
systems, external quality assurance schemes, Internet driven QA systems,
quality control materials, clinical reagents and environmental diagnostics.
Randox is now firmly implanted as a significant investor in the development
of new healthcare technology solutions for research and clinical applications. |
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www.remel.com
Remel is a global provider of a wide range of high quality Microbiology products used by clinical, industrial, research, and academic laboratories. An extensive product portfolio, which includes trusted, market-leading brand names and superior product performance, is complemented by a team of experts dedicated to providing the highest levels of technical support and customer service. |
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www.roche.com/diagnostics/
The vision of Roche Diagnostics is to continuously improve
patient care with innovative, cost-effective, timely and reliable
diagnostic systems for the in-vitro diagnostic market, for the patient
self-monitoring sector and the research community. |
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www.sakuraus.com
Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc. manufactures
Tissue-Tek® and Cyto-Tek® brands, products offering proven reliability
for the Clinical Pathology Laboratory. The new Tissue-Tek® Xpress™
Rapid Tissue Processor completely processes up to 120 tissue samples
per hour while the new Tissue-Tek® AutoTEC™ instrument fully automates
the embedding process using the novel Tissue-Tek® Paraform® sectionable
cassette system. |
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www.scantibodies.com
SCANTIBODIES Laboratory is
a full service biotechnical company, specializing in the development
and manufacture of superior diagnostic assays, raw components, custom
kits and research and/or production services. Newest technologies
include false positive & negative blocking, (HBR/ELB), Whole PTHTM and CIPTM and PSA
/PR Technology. |
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www.schuylab.com
Schuyler House provides an inexpensive full-featured Laboratory Information System. SchuyLab runs on Windows PC’s, providing an easy-to-use icon-based program that interfaces with your instruments, monitors QC, compiles worksheets and daily logs, and prints consolidated patient reports. HL7 protocol HIS interfaces, Autofaxing, Medical Necessity, Billing (/Remittance), Full-featured doctor portal (SchuyMed) and Internet (SchuyNet) modules also available. |
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www.separationtechnology.com
Separation Technology,
Inc. offers advanced centrifugation solutions. The HemataSTAT™
provides an accurate hematocrit in just 60 quiet seconds. The
portable, CLIA-waived system features a built-in digital reader with
a cost per test of only a dime. The Stat-60™ centrifuge
provides plasma/serum separation in just 2 minutes using 2mL – 10mL
original collection tubes. |
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www.sequenom.com
Sequenom provides highly sensitive genetic analysis products that translate genomic science into superior solutions for biomedical research, molecular medicine, and diagnostics. The Company’s MassARRAY® System is a high-performance MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry platform that provides a direct measurement of genetic target material. By combining MassARRAY® versatility with SEQureDx™ technology, noninvasive prenatal diagnostic tests are being developed that derive fetal information from a maternal blood sample. |
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www.siemens.com/diagnostics
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, the leading clinical diagnostics company, is committed to providing clinicians with the vital information they need for the accurate diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients. Our comprehensive portfolio of performance-driven systems, unmatched menu offering and IT solutions, in conjunction with highly responsive service, is designed to streamline workflow, enhance operational efficiency and support improved patient care. |
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www.sigma-aldich.com
Sigma is a source for clinical
chemistry, immunoassay and coagulation assays and histo chemistry
worldwide. |
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www.softcomputer.com
SCC Soft Computer provides large hospitals and laboratories with integrated clinical
software solutions. SCC's SoftLab LIS software has been recognized
as the market standard for robust functionality and ease of instrument
interfacing, including robotics. SoftLab’s new generation technology
and web-enabled tools allow users to manage high volumes, and multi-site
environments; all while improving productivity. |
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http:www.spiralbiotech.com
Spiral Biotech Inc. (an Advanced Instruments company) has manufactured and distributed automated microbiology equipment for food, environmental, and clinical industries for over 30 years. Featured systems include spiral platers; colony counters, susceptibility testing equipment, and the Anoxomat™ system, which creates anaerobic environments in a jar. Anoxomat achieves complete and QC checked anaerobiasis in 2 minutes.
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www.stainershield.com
StainerShield is
an innovative new barcode labeling system for on-demand pre-stainer
labeling of tissue and specimen slides. In onve simple printing step,
technicians can print slide labels as they are needed, and include
data directly from the LIS such as patient record number, protocol,
block, cut and accession number. StainerShield labels are highly resistant
to xylene, alcohol and stains, allowing labs to label slide before
staining. StainerShield labels are printing using a standard thermal
printer -- no special ink ribbon, overlaminate flap or etching system
is needed. |
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www.statspin.com
StatSpin offers the world's fastest,
quietest and most economical centrifuges for the clinical lab. Systems
are available for serum/plasma prep, urine sediments, hematocrits
and microscope slide preparation. |
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www.streck.com
Streck manufactures hematology,
chemistry and histology products for the clinical laboratory.
Recognized worldwide as an innovator of hematology control products,
Streck has provided innovative and unique products that not only surpass
the expectations of the industry but also make medical care, all over
the world, a little better. |
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www.sunquestinfo.com
Sunquest Information Systems is a leading developer of laboratory information systems including its award winning Sunquest Laboratory. With more than 1,200 customers world-wide, the company provides a full range of services and support to help design and implement solutions that enable quality patient care while improving clinical safety and operational efficiencies |
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www.sysmex.com
Sysmex is a world leader in clinical
laboratory systemization and solutions, including clinical diagnostics,
automation and information systems. Serving customers for over 40 years
in more than 150 countries, Sysmex focuses on extending the boundaries
of diagnostic science while providing the management information tools
that make a real difference in clinical and operational results for
people worldwide. |
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www.technidata-web.us
Technidata specializes in the distribution of a wide range of proven Middleware solutions for the Clinical & Anatomic Pathology Laboratory. As a solution provider, we recognize that it is not only the quality of products that is important, but also the depth and quality of the associated services. |
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www.terumomedical.com
Terumo Medical Corporation has a new line of safety blood collection sets, designed to reduce
the risk of needlestick injuries. Surshield™
winged blood collection sets provide a built-in safety sheath, which
is easily activated with one hand. For capillary blood collection,
we still offer Capiject™ plastic blood collection tubes. |
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http://www.thermo.com/labvision
Lab Vision, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a world leader in automation for the Clinical Laboratory. Complementing
the autostainers are Ultravision detection systems and over 1,700
Neomarkers' antibodies. The immunostainers are distinguished by user-friendly
software that allows for reagent and protocol flexibility, and data
export options, while the detection systems offer highly sensitive,
biotin-streptavidin or biotin-free detection options. |
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www.tosohbiosep.com
TOSOH Bioscience, Inc., introduces
the new FDA cleared AIA-360 random access immunoassay analyzer. Weighing
approximately 61 pounds, the AIA-360 is ideal for small volume hospital
labs, PLOs, and cardiac and specialty testing. With a throughput of
36 tests per hour and results under 20 minutes, the system provides
bar coded primary tube sampling, reagent level sensing, and positive
test cup ID. |

www.trinitybiotech.com
Trinity Biotech develops, acquires, manufactures, and
markets products for the clinical laboratory and point-of-care segments
of the diagnostic market. Trinity Biotech provides instrumentation and
reagents for use in the hemostasis laboratory, infectious disease testing,
HIV rapid testing, and for the early detection of diabetes. For more
information, please visit us at www.trinitybiotech.com. |
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University
of Michigan Medical School
Department of Pathology
Department of Pathology
www.pathology.med.umich.edu/
The department Web site offers a pathology reference library, pathology
resources, and publications. |
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www.uslabs.net
US LABS is a recognized leader in providing Esoteric Oncology Reference Laboratory services that include: Morphologic Evaluation, Immunohistochemistry, Image Analysis, Flow Cytometry, Cytogenetics, FISH and Molecular Genetics. In addition, through industry leading web-based connectivity capabilities we further enhance partnering opportunities that provide patients the expertise and care they deserve. |
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www.vectorlabs.com Established in 1976, Vector Laboratories provides state-of-the-art labeling and detection reagents and manufactures over 450 products, including VECTASTAIN® ABC Kits for immunohistochemistry, blots and ELISAs, primary antibodies, mouse-on-mouse (M.O.M™) kits, ImmPRESS™ peroxidase polymer
kits, (strept)avidin/biotin reagents, enzyme substrates, lectins, DNA labeling systems and ancillary products. Products are available worldwide through our U.K. and Canadian subsidiaries and distributors. |
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www.ventanamed.com
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automated instruments and integrated reagent
systems for histology and anatomic pathology laboratories. Ventana
is the only manufacturer to offer fully automated protein and gene
products for HER-2/neu (IHC and FISH). Ventana's portfolio includes
IHC, in situ, FISH and Special Stains products on a wide range of
instrument platforms (ES, TechMate, NexES IHC/Special Stains, BenchMark
and Tissue Processors). |
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www.vistatechnology.com
VISTA TECHNOLOGY INC - The ISOPLATER® is an "Automatic Petri Dish Streaking
Machine". Loads, streaks and stacks 180 pre inoculated Petri
dishes per hour. Automated spreading results in substantial savings.
The ISOPLATER® increases productivity, improves isolation, standardizes
streaking procedures and increases safety through HEPA filtered personnel
protection. Over 1/4 Billion Petri dishes have been automatically
processed by this equipment. |
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www.wakodiagnostics.com
Wako Diagnostics is a comprehensive manufacturer of Clinical Diagnostic reagents that are of the highest quality and extremely cost competitive. Our products are the result of over 75 years of dedication to the field of in vitro diagnostics. |
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www.wampolelabs.com
Wampole Laboratories offers a broad line of rapid membrane point-of-care tests and batch-friendly
automation solutions for laboratories of all sizes. Our AtheNA Multi-Lyte®
Test System, utilizing patented multiplex microparticle technology,
allows the simultaneous detection of multiple analytes from a single
sample all in one well. AtheNA provides improved clinical sensitivity
and comparable clinical specificity in a labor-saving automation-friendly
format. Menu items include Autoimmune Panel, ANCA, TPO/TG and RF with
EBV, TORCH and Immunity Panels under development. Wampole also offers
over 60 ELISA kits for infectious and enteric disease, autoimmune,
cardiac risk and bladder cancer, most of which have been completely
updated, featuring flexible automation-friendly incubations and universal
protocols. Clearview™, our point of care testing line uses innovative,
patented technology to provide highly sensitive and specific tests
for Women's Health, Infectious Disease and Drugs of Abuse including
our new additions, D-dimer, Influenza A/B, NTx, Strep A and RSV. |
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www.wescor.com
Wescor, Inc. manufactures the Nanoduct
Neonatal Sweat Analysis System, Macroduct Sweat Collection System
and Sweat-Chek Sweat Conductivity Analyzer for cystic fibrosis sweat
testing; Colloid Osmometer monitor for pulmonary edema and the Vapro
vapor pressure osmometer for concentration measurements; Aerospray
Hematology, Gram, Acid-Fast, Papanicolaou Slide Stainer/Cytocentrifuges
and the Cytopro Cytocentrifuge; Slidepro 15 Slide Dryer. See all of
these products at www.wescor.com/biomedical |
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www.wyndgate.com
Wyndgate produces management
information systems for community blood banks, plasma centers, and
hospitals. |
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www.zeiss.com/micro
Carl Zeiss offers a full line
of upright, inverted, stereo and confocal microscopes, image analysis
systems & digital cameras for biomedical, clinical and materials
microscopy. Zeiss specializes in high-resolution digital systems for
demanding applications such as fluorescence, GFP & confocal. Zeiss
Vision image analysis software brings new levels of sophistication
& ease of use to image processing, archiving & analysis. |
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