Tools, Technologies and Training for Healthcare Laboratories

Multimode Sigma metric analysis of Alinity Immunoassays

New instruments running immunoassays - can they meet the goals of today and tomorrow? We evaluate real-world performance against goals set by Ricos, EuBIVAS, and the proposed goals of CLIA.

Erba XL 640 in India

A recent inquiry asked about what to do with poor Sigma performance. After further analysis of an Erba XL 640 instrument, it brought to light some unhappy reality:  there may be some instruments out there that are quite bad.

Multimode Sigma metric analysis of an Abbott Alinity

Continuing in our series of Sigma analysis of the leading diagnostic platforms, we turn our attention to the Abbott Alinity, and assess what goals can be achieved by this chemistry instrument.

Multimode Sigma metric analysis of a DxC 700

Taking a new study on the DxC 700, we assess what goals can be achieved by one of the leading chemistry platforms.

Multimode Sigma metric analysis of a cobas 8000

Taking some recent cobas 8000 data, we assess what goals can be achieved by one of the leading chemistry platforms.