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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Implement BloodTrack® System

Posted on Oct 05, 2018 by Ben Greenfield

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) has implemented the Haemonetics® BloodTrack® Software System! The Haemonetics BloodTrack System is designed to improve efficiency and safety of storing and dispensing blood products at the point-of-care. This is...

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Come See Helmer Scientific at the 2018 AABB Annual Meeting

Posted on Oct 04, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

The 2018 AABB Annual Meeting is just around the corner. It takes place from October 13 – 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. At Helmer Scientific, we’re looking forward to our 39th consecutive year of exhibiting at AABB. Come and see us at Booth #1833!

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6 Tips & Tricks for Successful Centrifugation

Posted on Sep 27, 2018 by Donna Holpuch

Centrifuges are used to spin liquid samples. Ensuring uniformity of your samples is one of the top priorities in achieving successful results. We’ve pulled together 6 Tips and Tricks to help ensure successful centrifugation results.

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Maternal Complications and Transfusion Rate Rising in the U.S.

Posted on Sep 25, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has reported that the occurrence of serious complications during childbirth is on the rise in the United States. These serious complications are referred to as severe maternal...

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Reducing Ultra-Low Freezer Service Costs – By Design

Posted on Sep 18, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

Research and clinical laboratories depend on ultra-low freezers to maintain the integrity of precious patient samples and other biological products. In the event of freezer warm-ups or the failure of a compressor, often laboratories must utilize a service company to diagnose the...

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BASi® Safely Stores Samples in Ultra-Low Freezers from Helmer Scientific

Posted on Aug 28, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

BASi® (Bioanalytical Systems, Inc.) is a contract research organization headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana. BASi® provides research services to the life sciences industry, primarily in drug research, discovery, and development. Over the past 42 years, BASi® has become...

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Benefits of Standardizing Cold Storage: Case Study in Medical-Grade Refrigeration

Posted on Aug 23, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

Margaret Mary Health (MMH) is a critical access hospital with a core clinical laboratory as well as a satellite lab located in the oncology and outpatient clinic. Several years ago, Annette Gillman, MT(ASCP), Laboratory Manager at MMH, realized the value of implementing...

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FDA Releases Final Guidance on Testing Blood Products for Zika Virus

Posted on Aug 10, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

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The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has released final guidance on reducing the risk of transmitting the Zika virus (ZIKV) by blood transfusion. The “Revised Recommendations for Reducing the Risk of Zika Virus Transmission by...

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Quick Tips for Maintaining Your Clinical Centrifuge

Posted on Jul 27, 2018 by Donna Holpuch

Centrifuges are an important tool used in the clinical laboratory to spin liquid samples. Keeping your centrifuge functioning properly is important to ensure accurate results. Following these simple and quick maintenance tips will help keep your centrifuge in top condition...

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Helmer Scientific to Exhibit at 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo

Posted on Jul 23, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

At Helmer Scientific, we are looking forward to the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo. It will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois from July 29th to August 2nd. This will be Helmer’s 13th consecutive year of exhibiting at AACC. If you will be...

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