Boost Clinical Lab Efficiency with the ThunderBolt EIA+CLIA Automation Platform

15 Aug 2012
Sonia Nicholas
Managing Editor and Clinical Lead

Gold Standard Diagnostics (GSD) have announced the addition of fully-automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) processing capability to the powerful ThunderBolt® Automation Platform. With the ability to simultaneously automate CLIA alongside EIA, laboratories of any size can now achieve even more dramatic increases in throughput, flexibility and cost savings.

Through a host of patent-pending features, the ThunderBolt® delivers exceptional power and flexibility in a small size. The dual function analyzer provides complete, walk-away automation of 192 patient samples in only a 2’ by 2’ space. Completely open architecture allows any EIA or CLIA protocol to be programmed, and up to eight different protocols to run in a single batch. Intuitive and robust software further enriches the ThunderBolt®, making it the total laboratory automation solution.

Gold Standard Diagnostics also boasts a suite of over 200 “ThunderBolt-Ready” assays from more than 20 different manufacturers. Each validated protocol in the large library deploys seamlessly on the ThunderBolt® to realize maximum laboratory benefit as quickly as possible. GSD also supports the entire solution of reagents and instrumentation to guarantee smooth operation and maximum uptime.

GSD Thunderbolt ™

Gold Standard Diagnostics

An Automation Solution for Every Lab This 2-plate fully automated open platform is compact, efficient and innovative. Features include positive identification sample racks, continuous barcode reading, and on-board optics for remote trouble-shooting access. The interface is bi directional and compatible with any LIS system. User friendly, flexible, and customizable software make automation possible for any EIA application. Up to 192 results can be generated in one run on a combination of up to 8 assays. Unique Features Intelligent Racks (IR) automatically detect the position in which barcoded vials are placed 192 patient sample positions Standard 13 x 75 mm racks; custom racks for any sized vials available 14 position reagent rack holds 22 to 35mm vials Retractable carrier for loading and unloading samples & reagents Internal camera for real time viewing of probe activity Open system to process any EIA assay program  

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