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Pro Line countertop platelet storage systems from Helmer Scientific feature the i.C3® Information Center with the AgiTrak™ monitoring system. AgiTrak provides monitoring for the platelet agitator installed in a Pro Line incubator.

Storing diagnostic test kits within the correct temperature range is important for ensuring accurate test results. Each test comes with manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (IFU) that defines the storage requirements for the kit. When refrigerated or frozen storage is specified,...

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on blood establishments around the world. The transfusion medicine community is responding to fluctuating patterns of demand and reduced donations as the pandemic has led to the cancellation of many blood drives. Winter weather...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP). The updates were made following an evaluation of the latest scientific data.

In certain scenarios it is important to control who can open the door and access the contents of a temperature-controlled storage device. For these situations, Helmer Scientific offers Access Control functionality. When a storage device is equipped with access control, an...

For clinical labs, the use of refrigeration designed specifically for storing temperature-sensitive patient specimens and reagents is important for safeguarding their integrity. Storage within the correct temperature range helps ensure accurate test results, supports regulatory...

Visibility into the temperature performance of storage devices can quickly alert users to any issues or provide reassurance that all is well. The ability to easily access and view this information in a user-friendly format can provide rapid insights into the performance of the...

What drives decisions about an individual’s medical care? About two-thirds of the time, these critical decisions are based on the results of a laboratory test. An enormous volume of testing is needed to support patient care. According to AACC, about 13 billion lab tests are...

Helmer Scientific has collected the top ten clinical laboratory posts from 2020. Popular topics from 2020 include selecting cold storage for COVID-19 testing, the benefits of adopting new refrigeration technology in the lab, and how the i.C3® Information Center helps support...

January is National Blood Donor Month, and in 2021, donations are needed more than ever. In the United States, someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. This person could be an accident victim, someone battling cancer, a new mother with a complicated delivery, or a...