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Point-of-Care Testing in the Physician’s Office Improving Outcomes and Reducing Costs PAGE 6 PLUS! MD ESCAPES: WELCOME HOME TO THE BAHAMAS

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Point-of-Care Products Testing at the point-of-care can provide better patient care, satisfaction, and even additional income. With the vast number of point-of-care products that are available, each practice should take time to evaluate testing needs, space, and staff required to bring each product in house. If you’re wondering what products would be a good a good start or addition to your point of care offerings, SEE PAGES 14-15.

DIABETES PATIENT MANAGEMENT

POINT-OF-CARE TESTING IN THE OFFICE

THE BAHAMAS: WELCOME HOME

Over the past few years there have been some tremendous technical advances for patients with diabetes. In particular, insulin using patients have some of the best tools at their disposal. Insulin pumps have gotten smarter and less of a hassle, the same goes for insulin pens which now offer connectivity.

Whether it’s diagnosing vitamin D deficiencies, managing thyroid disorders or monitoring prostate cancer, one clear motivation for performing diagnostic testing in-house is the ability to minimize return patient visits for medical decision-making, thereby enhancing patient care.

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DIABETES PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Understanding Insulin Dosing Algorithms and Apps BY DAVID KLIFF OF THE DIABETIC INVESTOR Over the past few years there have been some tremendous technical advances for patients with diabetes. In particular, insulin using patients have some of the best tools at their disposal. Insulin pumps have gotten smarter and less of a hassle, the same goes for insulin pens which now offer connectivity. Continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) are becoming the standard for glucose measurement. Perhaps the most important tool is not a device, but a software program more commonly known as an algorithm, which processes all the patient data and helps them more effectively dose their insulin. These sophisticated algorithms not only have the ability to process 6 | PHYSICIANS OFFICE RESOURCE

information, they also are capable of learning and adjusting. Simply put the more data fed into the algorithm the better it gets. What may come as somewhat of a surprise is that there are newer algorithms designed specifically for patients that only use long-acting insulin, either alone or in combination with oral medications. Even better these algorithms donâ€™t require that a patient use a CGM and can be very effective using a conventional blood glucose monitor. And no they donâ€™t require the patient consistently check their glucose levels and can be used with just one glucose test each day. The goal here is simple: help the patient more effectively dose their insulin.

To help sort through the complex maze of all the various programs available here is overview of some of the more popular programs: ISAGE RX: This program supports all of the leading long acting insulin’s and requires just one glucose test per day. INSULIA®: Provides dosing recommendations and offers patient coaching. INSULIN INSIGHTS™: Allows for importing glucose data plus provides detailed reporting. D-NAV®: Provides patient coaching along with dosing recommendations. There are also a host of programs being offered and/or developed by all the leading insulin companies. All of the programs offer similar features; • Smartphone apps • Physician and Patient portals • Reporting • Coaching

“What may come as somewhat of a surprise is that there are newer algorithms designed specifically for patients that only use long-acting insulin, either alone or in combination with oral medications.”

The key here of course is getting the patient to use the programs. Here are some tips on how to make this happen: Proper positioning – as effective as these programs can be, they can and do add another step in the insulin dosing process. Therefore we’d recommend positioning these tools as an enhancement to insulin therapy helping the patient more effectively manage their diabetes. Enhancing the doctor patient relationship – since all the programs share data with the physician it’s important the patient understand that these programs do not replace the physician rather helps the physician better advise the patient. Baby steps – while it would be great if these tools were used each day, we would recommend phasing them in. Get the patient to try the program first but don’t make them mandatory. It’s ok if the patient doesn’t use the program every day. Setting the proper expectations - data can sometimes be a doubled edge sword creating more questions than answers. This is to be expected as for the majority of patients this will be their first experience seeing this data. Some patients may be slightly overwhelmed which could cause them to stop using the program. We’d recommend explaining that just as insulin is a tool to help the patient more effectively manage their diabetes these programs are just one more tool to help in that regard. Manage Expectations – while there is an extensive portfolio of clinical evidence that patients utilizing these programs achieve better outcomes these results do not happen overnight. It’s critical that the patient understand this and not expect immediate improvements in outcomes. There is no question that advanced technology is changing the nature of the patient physician relationship. As noted previously, as effective as this technology can be it can at times seem overwhelming. Hence the reason we recommend taking a slow methodical approach when adopting new technology. Positioning the technology as an enhancement to diabetes management will help the patient feel more at ease.

MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS ISAGE RX This program supports all of the leading long acting insulin’s and requires just one glucose test per day. INSULIA® Provides dosing recommendations and offers patient coaching. INSULIN INSIGHTS™ Allows for importing glucose data plus provides detailed reporting. D-NAV® Provides patient coaching along with dosing recommendations.

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Jacobâ€™s birthday party No, my migraine wants me to lie down in the dark Yes, I will attend

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Less migraine. More moments.

Help patients say yes to more moments AJOVY® (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection is the only anti-CGRP treatment for the prevention of migraine with quarterly and monthly dosing options1 More migraine-free days with AJOVY in clinical trials1

INDICATION

AJOVY is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contraindications: AJOVY is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to fremanezumab-vfrm or to any of the excipients. Hypersensitivity Reactions: Hypersensitivity reactions, including rash, pruritus, drug hypersensitivity, and urticaria were reported with AJOVY in clinical trials. Most reactions were mild to moderate, but some led to discontinuation or required corticosteroid treatment. Most reactions were reported from within hours to one month after administration. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, consider discontinuing AJOVY and institute appropriate therapy. Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions (≥5% and greater than placebo) were injection site reactions. Please see Brief Summary of full Prescribing Information on the following page.

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CGRP: calcitonin gene-related peptide. Reference: 1. AJOVY® (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection Current Prescribing Information. North Wales, PA: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 2019, ISSUE 10 | 9

BRIEF SUMMARY OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR AJOVY® (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection, for subcutaneous use SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AJOVY is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Recommended Dosage Two subcutaneous dosing options of AJOVY are available to administer the recommended dosage: • 225 mg monthly, or • 675 mg every 3 months (quarterly), which is administered as three consecutive subcutaneous injections of 225 mg each. When switching dosage options, administer the first dose of the new regimen on the next scheduled date of administration. If a dose of AJOVY is missed, administer as soon as possible. Thereafter, AJOVY can be scheduled from the date of the last dose. 2.2 Important Administration Instructions AJOVY is for subcutaneous use only. AJOVY may be administered by healthcare professionals, patients, and/or caregivers. Prior to use, provide proper training to patients and/or caregivers on the preparation and administration of AJOVY prefilled syringe, including aseptic technique [see Instructions for Use in full Prescribing Information]: • Remove AJOVY from the refrigerator. Prior to use, allow AJOVY to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes protected from direct sunlight. Do not warm by using a heat source such as hot water or a microwave. Do not use AJOVY if it has been at room temperature for 24 hours or longer. • Follow aseptic injection technique every time AJOVY is administered. • Inspect AJOVY for particles or discoloration prior to administration. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, discolored, or contains particles. • Administer AJOVY by subcutaneous injection into areas of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm that are not tender, bruised, red, or indurated. For multiple injections, you may use the same body site, but not the exact location of the previous injection. • Do not co-administer AJOVY with other injectable drugs at the same injection site. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS AJOVY is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to fremanezumabvfrm or to any of the excipients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions, including rash, pruritus, drug hypersensitivity, and urticaria, were reported with AJOVY in clinical trials. Most reactions were mild to moderate, but some led to discontinuation or required corticosteroid treatment. Most reactions were reported from within hours to one month after administration. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, consider discontinuing AJOVY, and institute appropriate therapy. 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug, and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety of AJOVY was evaluated in 2512 patients with migraine who received at least 1 dose of AJOVY, representing 1279 patient-years of exposure. Of these, 1730 patients were exposed to AJOVY 225 mg monthly or AJOVY 675 mg quarterly for at least 6 months, 775 patients for at least 12 months, and 138 patients for at least 15 months. In placebo-controlled clinical trials (Studies 1 and 2), 662 patients received AJOVY 225 mg monthly for 12 weeks (with or without a loading dose of 675 mg), and 663 patients received AJOVY 675 mg quarterly for 12 weeks. In the controlled trials, 87% of patients were female, 80% were White, and the mean age was 41 years. The most common adverse reactions in the clinical trials for the preventive treatment of migraine (incidence at least 5% and greater than placebo) were injection site reactions. The adverse reactions that most commonly led to discontinuations were injection site reactions (1%). Table 1 summarizes adverse reactions reported in the 3-month placebo-controlled studies (Study 1 and Study 2), and the 1-month follow-up period after those studies. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Occurring with an Incidence of At Least 2% for Either Dosing Regimen of AJOVY and At Least 2% Greater Than Placebo in Studies 1 and 2 Placebo AJOVY AJOVY Monthly 225 mg Monthly 675 mg Quarterly (n=668) (n=667) (n=290) % % % Injection site reactionsa 43 45 38 a Injection site reactions include multiple related adverse event terms, such as injection site pain, induration, and erythema. Adverse Reaction

AJOVY® (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection 6.2 Immunogenicity As with all therapeutic proteins, there is a potential for immunogenicity. The detection of antibody formation is highly dependent on sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Additionally, the observed incidence of antibody (including neutralizing antibody) positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors, including assay methodology, sample handling, timing of sample collection, concomitant medications, and underlying disease. For these reasons, comparison of the incidence of antibodies to fremanezumab-vfrm in the studies described below with the incidence of antibodies in other studies to other products may be misleading. Clinical immunogenicity of AJOVY was monitored by analyzing anti-drug antibodies (ADA) and neutralizing antibodies in drug-treated patients. The data reflect the percentage of patients whose test results were positive for antibodies to AJOVY in specific assays. In 3-month placebo-controlled studies, treatment-emergent ADA responses were observed in 6 out of 1701 (0.4%) AJOVY-treated patients. One of the 6 patients developed anti-AJOVY neutralizing antibodies at Day 84. In the ongoing long-term open-label study, ADA were detected in 1.6% of patients (30 out of 1888). Out of 30 ADA-positive patients, 17 had a neutralizing activity in their post-dose samples. Although these data do not demonstrate an impact of antifremanezumab-vfrm antibody development on the efficacy or safety of AJOVY in these patients, the available data are too limited to make definitive conclusions. 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of AJOVY in pregnant women. AJOVY has a long half-life. This should be taken into consideration for women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using AJOVY. Administration of fremanezumab-vfrm to rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis or to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation at doses resulting in plasma levels greater than those expected clinically did not result in adverse effects on development [see Animal Data]. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The estimated rate of major birth defects (2.2-2.9%) and miscarriage (17%) among deliveries to women with migraine are similar to rates reported in women without migraine. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Published data have suggested that women with migraine may be at increased risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy. Data Animal Data When fremanezumab-vfrm (0, 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg) was administered to male and female rats by weekly subcutaneous injection prior to and during mating and continuing in females throughout organogenesis, no adverse embryofetal effects were observed. The highest dose tested was associated with plasma exposures (AUC) approximately 2 times that in humans at a dose of 675 mg. Administration of fremanezumab-vfrm (0, 10, 50, or 100 mg/kg) weekly by subcutaneous injection to pregnant rabbits throughout the period of organogenesis produced no adverse effects on embryofetal development. The highest dose tested was associated with plasma AUC approximately 3 times that in humans (675 mg). Administration of fremanezumab-vfrm (0, 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg) weekly by subcutaneous injection to female rats throughout pregnancy and lactation resulted in no adverse effects on pre- and postnatal development. The highest dose tested was associated with plasma AUC approximately 2 times that in humans (675 mg). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of fremanezumab-vfrm in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for AJOVY and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from AJOVY or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical studies of AJOVY did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Manufactured by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454 US License No. 2016 ©2019 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. This Brief Summary is based on the full Prescribing Information for AJOVY AJO-002.

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ACUCY INFLUENZA A&B TEST From Sekisui Diagnostics The Acucy™ Influenza A&B Test is for the rapid, qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens from both nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs. Utilizing the Acucy™ Reader in either the point-of-care or laboratory setting, workflow flexibility is achieved with both Read Now and Walk Away features. The combination provides clinicians with standardized and definitive result interpretation.

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POINT-OF-CARE TESTING IN THE PHYSICIAN’S OFFICE Improving Outcomes and Reducing Costs BY SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS Whether it’s diagnosing vitamin D deficiencies, managing thyroid disorders or monitoring prostate cancer, one clear motivation for performing diagnostic testing in-house is the ability to minimize return patient visits for medical decision-making, thereby enhancing patient care.

• Rising incidence of lifestyle diseases (e.g., cardiac, diabetes) • Increasing trend toward healthcare decentralization • Long-term savings • Rural locations with limited lab services

The average physician’s office sends out a range of samples for testing by hospital, central or reference labs. However, the expanding presence of on-site POLs demonstrates that diagnostic testing at the pointof-care (POC) can improve patient outcomes while reducing practice costs and creating additional revenue opportunities. These are several key reasons for starting up a POL. Some other reasons include:

In many cases, bringing some of these outsourced tests in-house can offer other benefits to doctor’s offices, including:

• Healthcare reform and patient-centered care ª Technological advancements (faster, easier-to-use devices) • Laboratory staff shortages • Increasing older population and more chronic disease 12 | PHYSICIANS OFFICE RESOURCE

• Increased Efficiencies: allows the practice to function more efficiently, with improved staff efficiency & lower labor costs • Convenience: allows the physician to deliver results in person, face-to-face, which can foster better patient understanding, retention, and compliance • Marketplace Differentiation: can provide a competitive advantage for the practice to differentiate it from other practices • Improved Quality of Care: eliminates the risk that the patient does

not return in a timely fashion • Improved Practice Sustainability: requires less patient record review from previous visits MACRA: What this means to the POL The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) will change how Medicare pays for physician services. Most physicians will be paid under the default track of the new program known as the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).MIPS Provides incentives and penalties of Medicare professional service payments based on quality and cost performance vs. volume of procedures/tests performed. Because MACRA rewards clinicians for value over volume same day point-of-care testing can improve two key MACRA objectives: outcomes and quality of care. Diagnostic tests such as Flu, Strep, PSA, Fecal Occult Blood (for colorectal cancer screening) and others are all tests which address MACRA quality measures and move patients along the road to recovery faster while reducing health risks. (SOURCE: https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/quality-measures

To Learn more about the full Quality Payment Program visit: https://qpp.cms.gov/ Physicians’ Office Point-of-Care Testing: Getting Started When considering what tests to bring in-house, you’ll need to have a thorough understanding of what would be required – from upfront costs, space & staffing, to time or training if upgrading to moderately complex testing. Once a comparative value of advantages and disadvantages has been explored, your office can make a determination of which tests would be good candidates for your in-house Physician Office Lab. A Review From a Healthcare Provider Miramont Family Medicine is a mid-size physician’s office in Colorado that was seeking a way to provide the highest-quality care while maintaining the lowest-cost services to their patients. When Miramont Family Medicine adopted their Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model - implementing a Physician Office Laboratory (POL) was key part of the model. Their goals were to: • Improve patient outcomes • Improve their patients experience, by ensuring patients receive the necessary care when and where they need it • Provide greater patient convenience, • Improve practice efficiency and productivity Miramont found that using their POL resulted in patients receiving their test results during their office visit, which ensured they immediately received their diagnosis and care regimen. Also, Miramont found that utilizing their on-site POL significantly reduced staff labor costs from the 20 minutes it used to take to prepare and send out tests to only 10 minutes per test. Want to Learn More About Physician Office Labs? The Sekisui Diagnostics team understands what medical practices need to effectively create and run a POL and can provide them with a comprehensive product line for point-of-care testing.

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How a Point-of-Care POL Works While there are key differences in each medical practice, there are some commonalities among the requirements for a POL: startup funds, appropriate space, staff to train and allocate to testing, and a sufficient testing load to make it feasible and profitable. Among these requirements the top three considerations are:

SPACE While a physician’s office may not require a large space for a lab, it will require a dedicated space. In some cases, a large closet may suffice. The lab space must have electrical outlets and running water - and be located away from food prep or eating areas. You’ll need to ensure there is enough room for a person to maneuver with tabletop instruments, a sink, and a refrigerator in easy reach to optimize efficiency.

STAFF Your practice will need to have staff that can learn to operate the equipment and perform the test protocols. This may or may not require additional staff, since bringing technology in-house to perform diagnostic testing will likely lead to an overall increase in labor efficiency.

TESTS Determining which tests to offer in-house will be driven by the particulars of your practice. Standard test menus which are ordered routinely in a general medical practice may include: General chemistry (CMP, BMP, lipid profile, CPK, lipase, iron panel, uric acid, HbA1C, urine microalbumin and others) Hematology (CBS, PT/INR, D-dimer, ESR) Rapid tests (Flu, Strep, IFOB, Trichomonas, BV, hCG) Immunochemistry (TSH, free T4, PSA, testosterone, vitamin D, troponin, myoglobin, BNP, RPR, HIV, Hep-C and others)

Whether your practice is looking to perform CLIAwaived assays or moderately complex assays, it’s important to find a diagnostic test supplier that can address a broad assortment of testing solutions, including instrumentation, assays & supplies. 2019, ISSUE 10 | 13

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The BioFire RP EZ accurately detects and identifies 14 viral and bacterial pathogens—not just Flu A and Flu B—so you can provide your patients with the right treatment, the first time. The test is easy and can be performed right in your office or clinic, with results in about an hour. The BioFire RP EZ is designed to run on a single computer/instrument configuration (EZ Configuration) of the BioFire® FilmArray® 2.0 System.

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MICROS ES 60 HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER WITH 3-PART DIFFERENTIAL

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From HORIBA Medical Simple to use and easy to maintain with a zero maintenance concept, the Micros ES 60 is a small tabletop hematology analyzer with an integrated data management system. The analyzer provides a CBC with 3-part differential result in less than 60 seconds using only 10 µL of sample. Connect to the LiteDM Patient Data Management System for an affordable way to consolidate patient results to one report. —

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SILARIS™ INFLUENZA A&B TEST From Sekisui Diagnostics

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A molecular test utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology providing accurate results for early diagnosis and proper management of influenza. Accurate • Molecular Results • State-of-the art microfluidic cassette technology • PCR test using proprietary OscAR™ Technology Affordable • Single Test Diagnosis • Controls in every kit • Molecular reimbursement (CPT Code 87502) Simple • Easy to Use • Compact portable dock with no calibration required • Room temperature storage —

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FULLY AUTOMATED QUANTITIVE IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER From Sekisui Diagnostics The FastPack® IP System is a fully automated quantitative immunoassay analyzer designed for use in the Physician Office laboratory. Utilizing sophisticated chemiluminescence technology, the FastPack® IP System provides the capability to produce complex immunoassay results in 12 minutes or less with a push of a button. Menu includes Vitamin D, Testosterone, TSH, Free T4 PSA and hCG.

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LAB-ACCURATE RESULTS FOR ACR AND HBA1C

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From Abbott With its compact size and panel of tests, the Afinion 2 system is ideal for point-of-care testing in physician offices, clinics, community health centers and hospital out-patient clinics. From just a small urine or fingerstick whole blood sample, lab-accurate results for ACR and HbA1c are made available during the consultation.

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PENTRA C400 CHEMISTRY ANALYZER From HORIBA Medical One benchtop, not a whole lab! No water system, drain or special electrical connected required to operate the Pentra C400 chemistry analyzer. Now you can have the power of a floor model analyzer on the benchtop! The Pentra C400 chemistry system processes up to 420 tests/hr including ISEs and offers routine metabolic assays, TDMs, DAUs and Adulterants, HbA1c and Vitamin D tests. With 40 open channels, you can add much more for a complete menu to meet your practice needs.

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MINÍÍMIZE THE HASSLE OF ESR TESTING IN YOUR LAB

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From ALCOR Scientific miniiSED™ is the newest of the iSED® family of ESR analyzers from ALCOR Scientific. The miniiSED™ measurement of ESR is accurate and unaffected by variables associated with traditional methodologies, such as hematocrit. This single position, fully automated ESR analyzer works directly from primary EDTA tubes, requires 100 μL of sample, has an internal barcode reader, and produces results in 15 seconds! miniiSED™ is the ideal solution to ESR testing for small laboratories, POL’s, and emergency clinics. Proudly manufactured in the USA. —

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COST-EFFECTIVE AI MEDICAL SCRIBE From Phraze

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Are you frustrated with spending more time writing notes than seeing patients? Has the EHR become a “screen between” you and your patients? Are you interested in having a medical scribe, but find that the cost is prohibitive? Phraze’s is a cost-effective AI Medical Scribe software that analyzes the conversation between you and your patient. It then automatically produces a clinical note that is as beautiful as it is intelligent: saving you time and improving your connection to patients.

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FIRST EVER CLIA WAIVED HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER From Sysmex Faster test results, clinical decisions and greater practice efficiency are coming to physicians’ offices with the first CLIAwaived CBC analyzer. Hematology diagnostics leader Sysmex is bringing more lab testing to the point of care. One of the most common blood tests can be conducted reliably and accurately on-site, in as few as three minutes. The device’s ease of use and innovative technology means in-house staff can operate it in just a few easy steps, without lengthy certification and training. The new Sysmex XW-100 will improve health care efficiency and patient care. —

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THE SILARIS® RSV TEST From Sekisui Diagnostics The Silaris® RSV Test is a molecular diagnostic test utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology providing accurate results to aid in early diagnosis and proper management of RSV. The system is easy to use, compact, portable and CLIA Waived so you can test and treat in one visit.

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SELF-CONTAINED DIAGNOSTIC WORKSTATION From Vitalograph Vitalograph introduces the Compact Expert diagnostic workstation. The device is a full touch-screen based medical workstation, which comes equipped with Vitalograph’s flagship Pneumotrac spirometer. This accurate, robust and linear Fleisch pneumotach produces over 50 spirometry parameters, automatically stores all test data, calibration data and clinical audit trail data in a secure network capable SQL Server database. An intuitive user interface enhances the routine workflow in most practices, allowing quick patient throughput. Beyond spirometry, it is a desktop testing station for ECG, Pulse Oximetry, Weight , COPD assessment, and Blood Pressure measurements.

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Save your cash. Ask us about ďŹ‚exible leasing options. Purchase a Micros ES 60 3-Part Diff Hematology Analyzer and a LiteDM Data Management System, get three extra connections1 at no additional charge

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Purchase a Pentra C400 Chemistry Analyzer, 7020 get a Micros 60 3-Part Diff Hematology Analyzer and a LiteDM Data Management System at no additional charge

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DRUGS OF ABUSE TESTING AND ROUTINE CHEMISTRY PANELS ON A SINGLE ANALYZER

PRODUCT FOCUS

From Carolina Liquid Chemistries Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp. announces the successful launch of Medica Corporation’s high-speed benchtop analyzer, the EasyRA®. The updated analyzer now operates at a photometric rate of up to 240 tests per hour or up to 480 tests per hour with ISE. The EasyRA urine drug screening and general chemistry reagents are CLIA categorized as moderately complex. This all-in-one system allows clinical laboratories to screen for drugs of abuse in urine while also allowing healthcare providers to assess routine chemistry panels on a single analyzer.

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IDEAL SYSTEM FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE VOLUME LABORATORIES From Sekisui Diagnostics The SK™500 chemistry instrument and SEKURE Reagents offer an ideal system for low-to-moderate volume laboratories seeking exceptional throughput with minimal use of space and water. The SK500 is a compact and efficient instrument with a full menu of reagents specifically designed for and packaged for the system

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THE RX DAYTONA+ 7023

From Randox A bench-top, fully automated, random-access chemistry analyzer, providing routine and specialized testing with emergency STAT sampling functionality. Demonstrating unparalleled versatility, the RX daytona+ combines robust hardware and intuitive software with the world-class RX series test menu, including specific proteins, lipids, therapeutic drugs, drugs of abuse, antioxidants and diabetes testing. The RX daytona+ ensures unrivalled precision, reliability and accuracy for results you can trust.

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FIRE YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR

PRODUCT FOCUS

From White Coat Investor Fire Your Financial Advisor is the course that should’ve been taught to you in college, medical school, or residency but never was. For 1/10th the price and half the time of hiring a professional financial planner, this course will take you from feeling anxious and having no plan to having a written financial plan you can follow the rest of your investing career as a professional and a retiree. Topics covered include insurance, investing, retirement planning, and much more. Learn more at whitecoatinvestor.com.

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CLIA-WAIVED FOR RAPID DETECTION OF FLU A+B

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From BD Veritor The CLIA-Waved BD Veritor™ Plus System for rapid detection of Flu A+B, combines speed and accuracy. It provides clear digital results in under 11 minutes and has demonstrated performance compared to molecular tests.[1] It is easy to use and has a low cost of ownership. The BD Veritor ™ Plus System is CLIA-Waved for Flu, RSV and Group A Strep. [1] (BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B, CLIAwaved kit package insert, 8087667 (14) 2018-06. BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B, laboratory kit package insert, 8087666 (11) 2017-10., 2018-06.)

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BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH From BioFire 7046

The BioFire® FilmArray® Torch is a fully integrated, random, and continuous access system designed to meet your laboratory’s syndromic infectious disease testing needs. The BioFire Torch offers a radically reduced benchtop footprint, saving precious space in the lab, and its scalability meets high throughput demands. BioFire® FilmArray® Link Software automatically uploads patient results. Fully compatible with all CLIA Moderate BioFire® FilmArray® Panels, the BioFire Torch helps you maximize efficiency and productivity.

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PRODUCT FOCUS

LAB-ACCURATE RESULTS FOR ACR AND HBA1C From Abbott With its compact size and panel of tests, the Afinion 2 system is ideal for point-of-care testing in physician offices, clinics, community health centers and hospital out-patient clinics. From just a small urine or fingerstick whole blood sample, lab-accurate results for ACR and HbA1c are made available during the consultation.

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DEFINING MOBILE TELEDIAGNOSTICS From MedPod With the ability to deploy into a medical ofﬁce in less than 2 minutes, MobileDoc is the ultimate portable practice. Revolutionary in its compact and mobile design, MobileDoc integrates best-in-class professional medical-grade devices with state-of-the-art HD video and EHR connectivity. Physicians can provide care remotely that is on par or better than a face-to-face visit, including conducting basic exams, checking vitals, and performing specialty testing— shattering the boundaries of traditional care.

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OPTIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY AND EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE From MedPod

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The Medpod Medical Cart optimizes productivity and load balancing by enabling access to remote physicians during high volume periods or to reach low-density populations. Medpod’s proprietary software integrates with a wide range of professional medical devices and gives the remote provider control of the devices to conduct an examination that is on par with a faceto-face visit. Patient images, audio and data can be captured, annotated, tagged and uploaded in real-time or stored and forwarded into the EHR by either remote or local provider.

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A better way.

They’re Here Flu, RSV, Strep. Be Ready.

With confirmatory molecular results,

Cepheid’s CLIA Waived test menu delivers peace of mind to you and your patients.

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Xpert® Xpress Flu/RSV

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• One sample. One Cartridge. Three results

• Qualitative, molecular detection and differentiation of influenza A and B

• Accurate, real-time PCR molecular testing for Group A Strep

• Qualitative, molecular detection and differentiation of influenza A, influenza B and RSV

• Sample types include nasal swab and nasopharyngeal swab

• Internal QC in each cartridge

• Room Temperature reagent storage

• No confirmation required for negative results*

• Sample types include Nasal swab and Nasopharyngeal swab

For more information, call (888) 256-6990 For in vitro diagnostic use. * No culture confirmation required for negative results unless clinical symptoms persist, or there is an outbreak of acute rheumatic fever (ARF). 904 Caribbean Drive | Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA | TOLL FREE +1.888.336.2743 | PHONE +1.408.541.4191 | FAX +1.408.541.4192 | www.cepheid.com 2019, ISSUE 10

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PRODUCT FOCUS

ACCURATE, ACTIONABLE RESULTS FROM THE LEADER IN POINT-OFCARE LIPID TESTING From Abbott The CLIA-waived Alere Cholestech LDX™ Analyzer is engineered for confidence, providing accurate, actionable, and readily accessible results that have set the standard in point-of-care lipid profile, cholesterol, and glucose testing. Results are easy to obtain. Fingerstick sampling and a small sample size (40μL) makes results less painful and time consuming.

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MEMORY LOSS BIOMARKERS TO AID IN DIAGNOSIS IN PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES From Evoke Neuroscience The eVox® System is an FDA 510(k) cleared medical device to aid primary and specialty care physicians in diagnosis of memory loss and other cognitive disorders. eVox® measures memory loss biomarkers that may aid in detecting memory loss sooner, identifying the root cause of memory loss, and performing a differential diagnosis. eVox® procedures are performed in-office and are reimbursable by Medicare and commercial payers.

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TURN SMALL PLACES INTO SMART SPACES 7069

From Abbott With reduced budgets, shrinking laboratory space and staffing challenges, many laboratories need a solution that lets them work smarter with less. The CELL-DYN Emerald 22 AL is a full performance, automated optical 5-part differential analyzer that delivers smarter results for small to midsize clinical laboratories. • Compact Design • Walkaway Functionality • Ease Of Use • Smart Safety Features

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Systems for Clinical Laboratories, Large and Small CHEMISTRY

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IMMUNOASSAY

HEMATOLOGY

SMALL PRACTICES / BENCHTOP

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BC-3600 Chemistry: Up to 240 photometric tests/hr; 400 tests/hr with ISE

Immunoassay: Up to 36 tests/hr

Hematology: Up to 60 samples/hr 3-Part Diff

MIDSIZE GROUP PRACTICES 7073

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BC-5390 Chemistry: Up to 400 photometric tests/hr; 800 tests/hr with ISE

With 9-Tray Sorter Immunoassay: Up to 90 tests/hr

Hematology: Up to 60 samples/hr 5-Part Diff

LARGE GROUP PRACTICES AND SMALL HOSPITALS 7076

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BC-5390 Chemistry: Up to 900 photometric tests/hr; 1,200 tests/hr with ISE

With 19-Tray Sorter Immunoassay: Up to 90 tests/hr

Hematology: Up to 60 samples/hr 5-Part Diff

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ACCUTEST PH® PHENAPHTHAZINE PAPER PRODUCT FOCUS

From Jant Pharmacal Test papers give instant, easy-to-read results, with clear, bright matches at 0.5 intervals from pH 4.5 to 7.5. Color charts are lab-tested for precision accuracy. Made in the U.S.A. with stateof-the-art materials. An FDA-listed medical test product, used in hospitals and doctor’s offices around the world. Economical – approximately 100 tests/roll. Widely used in hospitals and doctors’ offices to detect the presence of amniotic fluid in vaginal secretions during late-term pregnancy, a sign of premature amniotic sac rupture.

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SINGLE, INTEGRATED POC TESTING SOLUTION From Abbott Point of Care 7081

The fully automated i-STAT System offers a broad menu of tests for diagnostic and treatment indicators related to disease state management and clinical practice guidelines. Using just 2 or 3 drops of blood, the system provides time-sensitive tests at the patient’s side in just minutes.

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NEW

TURN SMALL PLACES INTO SMART SPACES With reduced budgets, shrinking laboratory space and staffing challenges, many laboratories need a solution that lets them work smarter with less. The CELL-DYN Emerald 22 AL is a full performance, automated, optical 5-part differential analyzer that delivers smarter results for small to mid-size clinical laboratories with: • Compact design maximizes valuable laboratory space • Ease of use and walkaway functionality optimizes staff time • Smart open tube sample device ensures user safety

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Visit www.corelaboratory.abbott/hematology to learn how the new CELL-DYN Emerald 22 AL can help your laboratory operate more efficiently. 50 cm

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Achieve measurably better healthcare performance.

CELL-DYN Emerald 22 AL is a Class 1 laser. For in vitro diagnostic only. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for operational precautions, limitations, and hazards. CELL-DYN Emerald and CHOOSE TRANSFORMATION are trademarks of Abbott Laboratories in various jurisdictions. CAUTION: United States Federal law restricts this device to sale and distribution by or on the order of a physician, or to a clinical laboratory. © 2019 Abbott Laboratories. ADD-00064842.

PRODUCT FOCUS

HISTOFREEZER® PORTABLE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM From OraSure - Histofreezer Histofreezer® Portable Cryosurgical System offers medical professionals an easy and effective method to treat nine different types of skin lesions, including common, plantar and genital warts and other common benign skin lesions. Medical professionals in primary care, internal medicine, podiatry, ob/gyn and dermatology areas of care have either added Histofreezer® to their practice offering or replaced more invasive and less tolerated procedures with Histofreezer®.

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THE BREWER BASIC EXAM TABLE

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From Brewer Full featured, entry-level exam table design. The Brewer Basic Exam Table features a pneumatic cylinder, seamless upholstery, and the largest storage capacity available. We invite you to compare features, price, warranty and you will find the Brewer Basic Exam Table is clearly the best entry level exam table available.

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THE BREWER CENTURY SERIES STOOL From Brewer Has a pneumatic height adjustment, 16” wide, 4” thick poly-foam seat cushion, and five-leg 23” brushed aluminum accent base. Optional adjustable 18” chrome footing. Optional adjustable contoured backrest with black plastic shroud.

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It's flu season. Which test are you using?

Simplify workflow, results and patient management. The CLIA-Waived BD Veritor™ Plus System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B simplifies workflow and provides clear and quick results for appropriate patient management within the same visit. • One button functionality, easy to use and implement • Unambiguous digital flu result in under 11 minutes* • Demonstrated performance compared to molecular tests1 • Low cost of ownership

Simply the right POC test for influenza, Group A Strep and RSV.†

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Request a demo today at go.bd.com/VeritorPOR *Results after 10-minute incubation period for Flu A+B and RSV; after 5-minute incubation period for Group A Strep † RSV- Respiratory Syncytial Virus References: 1. BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B, CLIA-waived kit package insert, 8087667 (14) 2018-06. BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B, laboratory kit package insert, 8087666 (11) 2017-10.

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ULTRA HCG COMBO TEST From Sekisui Diagnostics

PRODUCT FOCUS

The OSOM® Ultra hCG Combo test is a simple immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine for the early confirmation of pregnancy. Internal studies have confirmed that the OSOM® Ultra hCG Combo test does not have a false negative result from hCG variants providing physicians with a higher level of confidence.

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MAKE LABORATORY COMPLIANCE AND INSPECTION EASIER From My Inspection Make laboratory compliance and inspections easier by changing how you document, save and retrieve all information necessary to meet CLIA and accreditation regulations. With two unique electronic tools My Compliance Manual and MyInspection™ Software, the guesswork and tedious task of interpreting and documenting policy, procedure, forms, charts and logs is over. Your lab will be compliant, have less paper, and be inspection ready.

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EMR Compatable 12 Lead EKG with Interpretation (For iPad, iPhone & other Devices) MOBILE DEVICES!

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For Androids, iPads, iPhones and Tablets!

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New iPad EKG

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FEATURE

welcome

HOME BY: BRANDI BROWER, TRAVEL EDITOR

Geographically challenged? I was before visiting the Bahamas, then I discovered that the Caribbean country is made up of around 700 individual islands and islets over more than 100,000 square miles of ocean, 30 of which are inhabited and more than 2000 cays (coral reefs). The Cat 5 Hurricane Dorian, which slowly churned for 24 hours straight, over the area just over a month ago, the record-breaking 185 mph sustained winds contributed to 61 dead, hundreds still missing, an estimated 70,000 needing shelter, and colossal damage left in her wake.

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fter hearing news reports about the destruction and death toll rising, I questioned whether I should travel to the country at all. It wasn’t until I arrived that I realized the hardest-hit islands of Great Abaco and Grand Bahama were the only communities effected. The hurricane eye was relatively small at 25 nautical miles. Still, because it stayed in place for an entire day, crawled at just one mile per hour, it brought colossal damage and devastation to the people living on the two hardest-hit areas.

“More than ever, we need you to come on vacation. That’s the only way we can help our brothers and sisters in the north.” Out of the total Bahamian population, 70% can be found in Nassau and suburbs in New Providence Island, on just 79 square miles of land. Compare that to the hardest hit landmasses of Great Abaco with a land area of 442 square miles and just shy of that at 423 square miles is Grand Bahama. Freeport and other suburbs of Grand Bahama have about 30% of the country’s population, and Hurricane Dorian’s wrath left 80% of this large island covered in water. As I sat on the edge of the infinity pool of the gorgeous resort, soaking in the sun, I couldn’t help but feel pangs of guilt. The kind team members of the resort would greet me with “Welcome Home” and apologized that the color of the ocean water wasn’t as crystal blue as it usually is. A residual consequence of the hurricane that passed through. “The color will be back to its breathtaking color in a couple of days,” a friendly employee chimed. How could I be enjoying myself while rescue efforts were in full swing just 140 miles away? Thankfully I was offered an opportunity to volunteer and contribute some of my time and energy toward the relief efforts. There were many of us from several hotels all conjugated in the back hall of a large resort’s convention center, all donning our hairnets, plastic gloves, and World Central Kitchen black t-shirts. We were ready to work. Five hours later, we had made 686 sandwiches for lunch and over 600 dinners, which were wrapped up, put into large coolers, and driven in vans to awaiting helicopters to feed the hungry on the neighboring islands. It felt good. Even if it was just a grain of sand in the bucket of effort needed in this arduous task, I was so happy I was able to work side by side with others that cared. A storm of this magnitude hasn’t been in this area since 1935. But after seeing the devastation first hand via helicopter, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was “horrified” by the aerial views. “I’ve never seen such a level of systematic devastation,” exclaiming, “Hurricane Dorian has been classified as a Category 5, I think it is Category Hell, but it was not powered by the devil.” Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, deputy director-general of the ministry of tourism and aviation, pointed out that the ravaged areas “were our second and third most important destinations.” Thompson contends, “When people say the Bahamas have been devastated, it gives the wrong impression.” He continues, “It’s going to take years to get those islands back up, so we need the tourism revenue in order for us to sustain the reconstruction that’s going to be necessary. We definitely need the visitors to come.” The Bahamian government is profoundly dependent upon the tourism sector. Tourism accounts for over 50% of the GDP and employs about half of the Bahamian workforce. A small decline in visitors consequentially will impact the economy negatively. “Between January and

July of this year, more than 4.5 million visitors went to the Bahamas by air and sea,” Thompson said. Of that number, some 700,000 visited the now ruined communities. The tourism ministry informs that 14 of the country’s most-visited islands are unaffected. Thompson stresses, “One of the things we want to get across is the fact that the Bahamas is not one island.” The Bahamian people are as resilient as they are welcoming. From my experience, they are warm, loving, and caring, but they’re also proud of their country and culture. A country that is mourning is also a country that needs its tourists back. As much as a person may feel it is inappropriate in a time of tragedy and calamity to vacation there. Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Dionisio J. D’Aguilar counters that feeling, “More than ever, we need you to come on vacation,” he said, “That’s the only way we can help our brothers and sisters in the north.” He offers an analogy, “If a hurricane would hit Jacksonville in Florida, it wouldn’t mean that you wouldn’t go on a vacation to Miami or Fort Lauderdale.”

Many resorts in Nassau and Paradise Island have found ways to spearhead relief efforts through in-kind sponsorship and volunteering. Hotels like The Ocean Club Four Seasons Resort, Atlantis Paradise Island, and Baha Mar Nassau have set up separate donation pages, contributed millions of dollars to help their island neighbors as well as food and medical supplies. These luxury resorts are creating special packages to entice visitors and fundraising events to draw tourists to the Bahamas. The #PackWithLove initiative was generated to encourage visitors to “Carry-on your love for the Bahamas. All you have to do is pack an item or two to be shared with the victims of Hurricane Dorian, every little bit helps.” Bahamas Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar invites us all, “We are grateful for the outpouring of support and love for our islands, and we would like everyone to know that the best thing they can do for us right now is visit Nassau, Paradise Island, and the Out Islands. Our beautiful island nation is ready to welcome you.” Bahamians live in one of the most breathtaking places in the world. They are gracious in spirit and excited to share their slice of paradise with all of us. Allow them to greet you and yours with a “Welcome Home.” In kind, with helping them today to rebuild for all their tomorrows. 2019, ISSUE 10 | 35

CLIA-WAIVED COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL PRODUCT FOCUS

From Abbott Point of Care The Piccolo Xpress™ point-of-care chemistry analyzer delivers comprehensive CLIA waived diagnostics to Physician Offices. In 3 easy steps, the Piccolo provides lab-accurate results in minutes from a menu of 29 general chemistry tests, including lipids, liver, kidney, metabolic and other specialty functions. By using only 100 microliters of whole blood, serum or plasma - physicians can make confident treatment decisions faster, thereby increasing the efficiency, throughput and capacity of their practice, while also increasing revenue and ensuring patient satisfaction.

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SPOTCHEM™ EZ CHEMISTRY ANALYZER From Jant Pharmacal

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SPOTCHEM™ EZ chemistry analyzer is a small bench top chemistry analyzer that utilizes dry chemistry technology to test whole blood. Results are available on the SPOTCHEM™ printer or downloaded via LIS. SPOTCHEM™ is ideally suited for small laboratories and physician offices that desire an easy-touse analyzer with a small footprint. Maximum throughput is 48 tests per hour. Test menu includes 21 tests and 3 panels. Tests whole blood, serum or plasma with rapid results within 4 – 15 minutes. Extensive CLIA-waived menu, includes lipid panel, creatinine, AST, ALT, glucose, and 2 chemistry panels. Automatic calibration.

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PAD TESTING SYSTEMS IDEAL FOR PRIMARY CARE TO VASCULAR SPECIALISTS From Newman Medical 7092

Your patients Trust You to find their PAD • You have many high risk patients, including anyone over 65 or diabetics or smokers • Even if they are unaware of their PAD, 25% will have a heart attack or stroke within 5 years if not managed • Patients often mistake symptoms of PAD for arthritis. simpleABI Cuff-Link systems are easy to learn and use • Push button remote, automatic calculations/waveforms • PC based – reports are easy to save and share Excellent Value and Reimbursements • One test per week pays off system in less than one year • Medicare reimbursements range from $80 to $220 depending on location and test

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PRODUCT FOCUS

THE RX IMOLA From Randox

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A fully automated, random access analyzer with STAT sampling functionality; boosting productivity and saving time when it matters most. Developed for mediumhigh throughput laboratories, the RX imola provides comprehensive testing with the world-class RX series test menu, including specific proteins, lipids, therapeutic drugs, drugs of abuse, antioxidants and diabetes testing. The RX imola: A cost-effective system that delivers consistent high quality results with a small footprint.

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MICROS HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER WITH 3-PART DIFFERENTIAL PLUS THE LITEDM

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From HORIBA Medical Is it viral or bacterial? A CBC with 3-part differential can provide the clues to help distinguish between viral and bacterial infections before you decide to treat. The Micros 60 Hematology analyzer provides a CBC with 3-part Diff result in less than 60 seconds using only 10 ÂľL of sample. Connect to the LiteDM Patient Data Management System for an affordable way to consolidate patient results to one report.

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PENTRA 60 C+ HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER WITH 5-PART DIFFERENTIAL From HORIBA Medical Now you can have the same results hospitals and reference labs provide in a small, benchtop analyzer. The Pentra 60 C+ hematology analyzer provides a CBC with 5-part differential result using proprietary technology that ensures an accurate count and differential on the first run. Reduce repeats and reflex to the microscope with Pentra hematology technology.

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