Pre-transfusion testing refers to the laboratory tests required to ensure compatibility between a patient’s blood and a transfusion of donated blood. This process includes patient identification, sample collection and labeling, and laboratory testing to determine the patient’s...
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Pro Line Floor Model Platelet Storage Systems Support Compliance, Sustainability
Reliable platelet storage is essential to blood centers and hospital transfusion services. Platelet products have a short shelf life and cannot be stockpiled. Therefore, blood banks constantly face the challenge of making sure enough platelets are available to meet patient...
Read more »ENERGY STAR® Has Certified GX Solutions Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized Helmer Scientific GX Solutions Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers as meeting ENERGY STAR® certification requirements for the High-Performance Laboratory Grade Freezer category.
Read more »Save Lives During National Blood Donor Month
The month of January was designated National Blood Donor Month more than 50 years ago. It is the time of year when blood centers face the biggest challenges to collecting enough blood to keep pace with demand. During the winter months, inclement weather and seasonal illnesses...
Read more »Best of 2023: Blood Bank & Clinical Lab
As we approach the end of the year, the Helmer Scientific team took an opportunity to look back at our blogs throughout 2023. We have gathered the top blood bank and clinical lab posts to share.
Popular topics included new product launches, solutions that support regulatory...
Read more »Helmer Scientific Completes Portfolio Conversion with GX Solutions ULT Freezer Launch
Noblesville, Ind., Nov. 2023 — Helmer Scientific, part of Trane Technologies Life Science Solutions Business and leading manufacturer of cold storage products and processing equipment, has announced the completion of the GX Solutions Cold Storage product line expansion with the...
Read more »Blood Storage Devices Designed for Reliability
Blood products must be stored within specific temperature ranges to safeguard their integrity and maintain regulatory compliance. AABB Standards provide the requirements for storage, transportation, and expiration of various blood products.
Read more »Reduce Cost of Ownership with Pro Line Floor Model Platelet Storage Systems
To maintain viability, room temperature platelet products must be stored within a tight temperature range and with continuous gentle agitation. Pro Line Floor Model Platelet Storage Systems from Helmer Scientific offer the precise temperature uniformity, constant agitation, and...
Read more »i.Series® Ultra-Low Freezers Safeguard Blood Products
For blood products that need to be stored at ultra-low temperatures (-65°C or colder), it is important to select a freezer that is reliable and supports compliance. i.Series® Ultra-Low Freezers from Helmer Scientific are designed for optimal performance and reliability.
Read more »Helmer Scientific Launches Pro Line Floor Model Platelet Storage Systems
Helmer Scientific is committed to serving the blood bank community and pleased to announce the launch of Pro Line Floor Model Platelet Storage Systems. The new floor model systems combine innovations in performance, reliability, and efficiency to offer optimal platelet storage...
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