Leading Edge
Our Diagnostics Update Newsletter
Leading Edge is our regular diagnostics update publication that brings you a range of topical articles, user reports, expert opinion, conference reports etc. plus latest developments and product news relating to clinical diagnostics.
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2024 Issue 2
We’re excited to bring you a content-packed new issue of Leading Edge, featuring highlights from posters presented at key conferences this year, including BSG, LabMedUK, and EAACI. In this issue, you’ll also find articles on ACE, blood grouping reagents, and our partnership with Clinical Design Technologies Ltd.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our customers for their valuable contributions to the following articles:
• Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust: Introduction of the Biosystems BA200
• Edinburgh Easter Bush School and Hospital for Small Animals: Using Calprotectin to Diagnose Animals with Intestinal Inflammation
• Tayside Hospital: Using The Alpha Portal to Optimise the FIT Workflow
• NHS Tayside: GP Referral Rate and Clinical Outcome of Patients According to FIT Result
• Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital: Detection of Galactomannan in Sputum using a LFA
• Royal Stoke University Hospital: Screening for Sickling Haemoglobins
2024 Issue 1
This issue includes several new product developments including the introduction of patient packs for calprotectin. The new Tasso, capillary blood collection device offers a more convenient method for home blood collection.
2023 Issue 1
In this issue we’re pleased to announce not one, but two exciting new developments. First and foremost, we are delighted to announce the official launch of our newly developed website. Furthermore, we are pleased to announce that The Alpha Portal is now operational.
2022 Issue 2
Our latest Leading Edge focuses on Solutions for Improved Workflows and Laboratory Efficiency. This is illustrated by customer case studies, including ones on fCAL turbo, pancreatic elastase and the Quantum Blue® therapeutic drug monitoring assays.
2022 Issue 1
The end of 2021 was a time for great celebration at Alpha Laboratories with some exciting live events. Our teams were invited to attend two award ceremonies and from both we came away with the winners accolade. Read more in this issue.
2021 Issue 2
In this issue of Leading Edge we focus on the new fPELA assay, which enables pancreatic testing from the same patient sample as that used for calprotectin. Plus, find out how calprotectin home testing with IBDoc continues to complement Laboratory testing.
2021 Issue 1
This issue looks at Detecting COVID-19 Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis, the new BÜHLMANN fPELA® turbo on the cobas® c501 and The Benefits of Rapid and Point-of-Care Monitoring of Therapeutic Drugs.
Clinical Supplements
Periodically we also publish clinical supplements that help you keep up to date with developments in clinical diagnostics and the benefits for medical staff and patients alike.
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