Clinical laboratories have been working intensively to scale up testing for COVID-19. During this time, the FDA has issued numerous Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests and serology/antibody assays.
Read more »Cold Storage for COVID-19 Testing: Meeting CDC Guidelines & Manufacturer’s Requirements
Upcoming ASHP Webinar: Establishing Services Around Diversion Prevention
ASHP is hosting a webinar titled,“Establishing Services Around Diversion Prevention,”on Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at 2:00-3:00 pm ET. The webinar will be hosted in a question and answer type format with three panelists responding to common questions:
Read more »CDC Vaccine Storage: Helping you Meet the Guidelines
Storage at manufacturer recommended temperatures is essential for maintaining vaccine efficacy. Loss of potency can result from exposure to excessive heat, cold, and/or light. Once potency is lost, it cannot be regained. Administering ineffective vaccine puts patient and public...
Read more »Reducing Noise in the Blood Bank with GX Solutions
Blood banks can be noisy environments. With constant background noise from various pieces of equipment, plus different alarm tones and pagers activating inside the laboratory, the sound level can create challenges for staff.
Read more »How Clinical Labs Can Save Energy and Reduce Cost with GX Solutions Refrigerators
Temperature-sensitive patient samples and reagents must be safeguarded to ensure accurate test results, support regulatory compliance, and prevent financial losses. Advances in refrigeration technology have now made it possible for clinical laboratories to protect their stored...
Read more »Healthcare Providers Prepare for a Huge Push of Flu Vaccinations this Fall
Whether you’re a primary care physician, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional (HCP), you play a significant role in helping protect your patients against influenza.Experts predict a huge push for influenza vaccinations this fall to help curb the thousands of flu...
Read more »Donations Needed to Support the U.S. Blood Supply
During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the blood supply dropped to a critical level. At that time, the blood community issued public statements encouraging eligible individuals to donate. Thanks to a strong response from the public, the blood supply was replenished...
Read more »Medical-grade Refrigerators: What Makes Them Different?
Healthcare facilities are under increased pressure to ensure consistent and reliable refrigeration for the storage of temperature sensitive medications, vaccines, reagents, and patient samples. There are significant implications when a refrigerator used for clinical applications...
Read more »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.
Read more »Remdesivir Clinical Trials are Underway
Two hospitals local to Helmer Scientific are currently participating inRemdesivirclinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19. The drug has recently been made available for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in the United States after a placebo-controlled trial conducted by...
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