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 regulatory compliance. Our goal is to provide educational content that is informative regarding the proper storage of patient specimens, reagents, and controls.
SURVEY: MEDICAL-GRADE REFRIGERATION IN THE CLINICAL LAB
Using appropriate medical-grade refrigerators and freezers in clinical lab environments is critical to the delivery of patient care. These specialized cold storage units include features that ensure proper performance for storage of sensitive, expensive, and sometimes irreplaceable blood therapies, reagents, and patient samples. Although some clinical labs have…
CLINICAL LABS CAN SAVE ENERGY AND REDUCE COST WITH GX SOLUTIONS
Laboratory refrigerators that use conventional cooling technology have been available for many years. Technological advances now make it possible to substantially reduce energy use and achieve optimal temperature management in the clinical lab. Our video, “GX Solutions and Energy Savings,” provides an overview of the cooling technology that makes…
REDUCING NOISE IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORY WITH GX SOLUTIONS
Many employees are exposed to excessive sound levels in their workplaces. Noise in clinical laboratories has become a concern. The operation of equipment such as large analyzers, fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and centrifuges all contribute to the sound level. Fortunately, technological advances now make it possible for…
HOW TO SELECT LABORATORY REFRIGERATORS FOR COVID-19 TESTING
Since the early days of the pandemic, laboratories have had to build their testing capacity for COVID-19. As the need for increased testing continues, labs have been presented with multiple challenges, including concerns about the accuracy of results. There are multiple factors that influence…
WHAT ARE BEST PRACTICES FOR SELECTING LABORATORY FREEZERS?
Helmer Scientific has been serving clinical laboratories for more than 40 years. Over time we have received questions about what is important in the design of a Laboratory Freezer. Helmer Scientific supports clinical laboratories, the patients they serve, and their efforts to ensure accurate test results. For this reason, we have developed a…
HOW CLINICAL LABORATORIES CAN BENEFIT FROM OPTICOOL™ REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY
Clinical laboratories depend on refrigeration to safeguard temperature-sensitive patient samples and reagents. Under performing cold storage units can jeopardize the accuracy of test results, put regulatory compliance at risk, and lead to…
CLINICAL LABORATORY COLD STORAGE FOR COVID-19 TESTING
Throughout 2020 clinical laboratories have worked diligently to scale up testing for COVID-19. Each test comes with the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (IFU) which provide storage requirements for the samples and reagents. These materials must be stored within the correct temperature range to ensure…
I.C3® INFORMATION CENTER SUPPORTS CLINICAL LABORATORY COMPLIANCE
The i.C3® Information Center is a touchscreen user interface integrated into i.Series® refrigerators and freezers from Helmer Scientific. The i.C3® provides intelligent diagnostic information and temperature data, while providing security features to keep the information safe. A series of videos has been created to demonstrate…
HOW THE I.C3® EVENT LOG SUPPORTS CLINICAL LABORATORY COMPLIANCE
When you’re storing sensitive reagents and specimens, it is critical to constantly monitor temperature in order to safeguard the integrity of the stored items. The i.C3® Information Center is integrated into i.Series® laboratory refrigerators and freezers and helps support clinical laboratory compliance with regulations for storing reagents and patient…
DOWNLOAD TEMPERATURE GRAPHS AND EVENT REPORTS WITH THE I.C3®
Clinical laboratories are responsible for storing temperature-sensitive reagents and patient samples. To safeguard their integrity, it is critical to ensure that these items are stored within strict temperature ranges. Medical-grade refrigeration with added intelligence supports…
Helmer Scientific supports clinical laboratories, the patients they serve, and their efforts to ensure accurate test results. We would like to express our gratitude to all staff involved in the diagnostic testing that is critical for treating patients and saving lives. We look forward to bringing you up-to-date information on news, regulations, and clinical laboratory cold storage in 2021. Make sure to subscribe to the Helmer BlueView blog to receive updates to your inbox.
