Deerfield, Ill., May 21, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare launches the next-generation integrated chemistry and immunochemistry system for use in mid-volume clinical laboratories. The Dimension® EXL™ system with LM (LOCI Module) uses LOCI® advanced chemiluminescence technology, allowing customers access to fast, sensitive immunoassay testing on a trusted and proven integrated platform. LOCI technology allows for fast analytical turnaround time of 10 minutes for critical cardiac tests such as high-sensitivity Troponin I.
"The Dimension EXL System with LOCI module offers customers new technology to meet the growing demand for more advanced integrated systems," said Donal Quinn, CEO, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. The Dimension EXL system with LM allows clinical laboratories to run a broad menu of tests. Panels available for the system include: cardiac, thyroid disorder, therapeutic drug monitoring, drugs-of-abuse testing, protein testing, fertility, and routine and specialty chemistry testing.
Expanding the company’s portfolio of Dimension systems addresses the need for standardization in large hospital networks with remote or satellite laboratories. The systems offer standardized patient test results and operating features.
In 1997, the company introduced the Dimension® RxL System with the Heterogeneous Modulethe first analyzer to integrate both chemistry and immunochemistry testing on one analyzer, thus reducing the need to operate two separate analyzers. This was a milestone in the industry, allowing laboratories to increase productivity and also reduce costs associated with multiple instruments. The company has continued to introduce new Dimension systems designed to meet the needs of low-, mid- and high-volume laboratories. With the addition of the Dimension EXL system with LM, the company now offers the next-generation integrated system with advanced immunoassay technology.
The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first integrated healthcare company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care – from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. Additionally, Siemens Healthcare is the global market leader in innovative hearing instruments. The company employs around 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2008 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of €11.2 billion, orders of €11.8 billion, and Sector profit of €1.2 billion. Further information can be found by visiting http://www.siemens.com/healthcare.
