RE: Be nice to get8 Oct 2020 09:32
https://www.scientifictechnologynews.com/beckman-coulter-life-sciences-launches-dura-innovations-online-cost-benefit-tool-and-handbook/
Research indicates that a significant amount of time spent on preparing ****tails could be avoided if a more efficient approach was adopted, especially to sample preparation, ordering antibodies and inventory management. When the cost of antibodies, pipettes, tubes and time on the flow cytometer are taken into account, DURA Innovations dry technology can deliver a saving of at least 30% per sample (i),(ii). Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ research shows an average 25% of the reagents used in a lab is wasted due to errors, spillage and internal quality control requirements.
“Laboratories demand the best possible results with the least available resources. Our business tool enables the flow cytometry lab to demonstrate the financial savings it would make by changing from liquid to dry reagents for its standardized flow analysis,” explained Dr. Mario Koksch, Flow Cytometry Business Unit Vice President and General Manager, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences.
The online calculator tool assumes the use of a multi-color panel that entails ****tail preparation and performing daily assays based on the samples received by a lab per day.
Laboratory staff can spend as much as 90% of their time on routine tasks, such as manually mixing large quantities of ****tails. With single color reagent panels and, say, 10 specimens, it would take approximately four hours from sample receipt to first results. In contrast, dry reagent panels can be delivered ready mixed to the lab’s specific requirement, completely eliminating both labor costs and reagent waste. See Fig 1.
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