Point of Care Testing Enhances Service Quality at Frimley Park Hospital
2 Nov 2011
Watch this video case study from HORIBA to see how POCT services at Frimley Park Hospital are benefitting patients and staff with faster turnaround times, shorter waiting times for patients, LEAN working practices for clinicians, fewer admissions and a reduction in central laboratory workload. Lynda Petley, Manager of the Point of Care Testing Team, explains how POC haematology and clinical chemistry testing has become an extension of the central laboratory’s services.
About the company
Horiba Medical
Analysis Anywhere: HORIBA ABX SAS is a renowned specialist in the design and manufacture of automated in vitro diagnostic systems for haematology for over 25 years, and chemistry focused analytical solutions for over 10 years. From compact point of care (POC) to high throughput systems, HORIBA has successfully developed an array of analysers and data management solutions to meet all needs, enabling analysis anywhere it is required.
Specialist bench top analysis: In addition to large NHS laboratories and Point of Care settings, HORIBA systems are also found in many areas of industry requiring specialist analysis, including sports science, food and beverage, pharma and neutraceuticals, and clinical research. The company's benchtop analysers, such as the ABX Pentra 60 C+ for haematology and ABX Pentra 400 for chemistry analysis, are proving their worth in these environments due to their exceptional flexibility and ease of use.
Trusted expertise: Headquartered in Montpellier (France) the company employs over 900 people and equips more than 27,000 laboratories in over 110 countries worldwide. In the UK, the foundation of HORIBA is built around its excellent support network of 30 personnel. The dedicated sales, service and technical teams strive to ensure customers can work as smoothly and efficiently as possible, whatever their location. The scientific expertise within these teams provides customers with an educational and reference resource, and even assists in research and evaluation projects.