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Video Series:  Four Factors to Consider when Selecting an Ultra-Low Freezer

Posted on Dec 07, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

Laboratories rely on ultra-low temperature storage to protect sensitive (and in some cases, irreplaceable) samples from being exposed to unacceptable temperatures. When evaluating various ultra-low freezers, it is important to know what to look for. There are critical design...

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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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Infographic: Answering Your Questions About Manual vs. Auto-Defrost Freezers

Posted on Jul 12, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

When it comes to auto-defrost freezers, a frequently asked question is whether the slight intermittent warming of the cooling coils has an impact on the temperature of the products stored inside. Helmer Scientific decided to assess the impact of both manual and auto-defrost...

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Answering Your Questions About Manual and Auto-Defrost Freezer Performance

Posted on Apr 24, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

Helmer Scientific designs and manufactures medical-grade cold-storage and processing equipment to help our customers deliver the highest levels of patient care. Over the years we have regularly received questions about the differences between manual and auto defrost freezers....

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The Expanding Role of Biobanks in Improving Patient Care

Posted on Feb 22, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

Biobanks are an essential resource for the study of diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. They serve as repositories for samples gathered from participants who volunteer to have biospecimens, personal health information, and medical records collected....

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Maintaining Sample Integrity: Why Effective Temperature Monitoring Is Critical

Posted on Feb 06, 2018 by Colleen Holtkamp

It is essential for clinical laboratories to maintain the integrity of patient samples, reagents, and testing systems. Therefore, it is important for a laboratory to implement a temperature monitoring system that protects these items, as well as meeting regulatory and...

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CDC Provides Self-Assessment Checklist for Good Testing Practices with Refrigerated Products in the Laboratory

Posted on Jan 23, 2018 by Miranda Schroeder

Proper storage and refrigeration is essential to prevent the loss of sensitive and expensive items such as reagents and patient samples. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides an easy to follow Self-Assessment Checklist for Good Testing Practices. The checklist is...

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Top Laboratory Blog Posts 2017

Posted on Jan 18, 2018 by Miranda Schroeder

We rounded up our top clinical laboratory blog posts for 2017. Laboratory personnel were reading about ultra low freezer service, platelet storage, and auto defrost. Our customers help us stay on the forefront of what is happening in the laboratory environment, so we can...

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See How Helmer Ultra-Low Freezers are Designed for Efficient Serviceability

Posted on Jun 08, 2017 by Colleen Holtkamp

Helmer Scientific is committed to providing world-class service along with the highest quality products, ensuring that your equipment will operate at its ultimate performance capacity. As part of this commitment, we took a special care in the development of our Ultra-Low...

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