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Biomarker Testing Solutions Announced for the Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer

Gold Standard Diagnostics
14 Jun 2012
Sonia Nicholas
Managing Editor and Clinical Lead

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Gold Standard Diagnostics (GSD) has announced that it is to partner with Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc to provide HE4 testing for clinical laboratories in the U.S. The collaboration between GSD and Fujirebio provides a complete solution for HE4 testing on the ThunderBolt™ EIA platform.

Detection of the HE4 biomarker gives medical professionals an improved tool for early detection of ovarian cancer. GSD provides an exclusive HE4 EIA testing solution that is certified “ThunderBolt-Ready” ensuring seamless automation on GSD’s ThunderBolt™ EIA platform. HE4 testing enables healthcare professionals to detect ovarian cancer much earlier and increase the probability of cure.

The ThunderBolt™ EIA platform is completely open and has many patented features that allow virtually any assay protocol to be easily and methodically validated. Over 200 assays are “ThunderBolt-Ready”, guaranteeing a quick, easy and effective solution for ELISA automation needs. GSD’s customer service completes the laboratory automation solution.

HE4 improves detection and specificity for detection of ovarian cancer over that of CA125 alone. The Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm (ROMA™) is a qualitative serum test that combines the results of HE4 EIA, ARCHITECT CA 125 II™ and menopausal status into a numerical score. ROMA is intended to aid in assessing whether a premenopausal or postmenopausal woman who presents with an ovarian adnexal mass, is at high or low likelihood of finding malignancy on surgery.

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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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