Santa Barbara, CA - Tosoh G8 HPLC Analyzer reviewed for HbA1c Testing at Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories (PDL): PDL was very pleased with the HbA1c results on the G7 with a turn-around-time of 2.2 minutes per sample. Even though the HbA1c level is not considered a STAT test, the newer G8 speed of 1.6 minutes becomes a considerable improvement when processing over 150 samples/day.
“We are not tied to any one manufacturer – we acquire the best instruments for our laboratory’s needs”, says Cooper Ellsworth, Clinical Chemistry Manager. “While we don’t have many abnormal samples concerning hemoglobinopathies, we want to see them when they are present. HPLC is simply the best way to perform A1c testing.”
HbA1c Testing at Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories
Cooper Ellsworth also had this to say regarding the G8. “The G8 is so small we were able to fit it in without having to make any changes to existing workspace. Speed, compact size, reliability-Tosoh’s HPLC instrumentation does not go down. We are running ~150 injections/day and the G8 performs an analysis in 1.6 minutes, so it is quick.” The within run precision performed at PDL yielded a CV of 0.3%. “It sure is hard to top that!”
PDL liked the upgraded G8 user interface. Lynn Raber, Clinical Laboratory Scientist at PDL mentioned, “We like the touch screen and the help menus. The new Home Key is nice because you don’t have to exit out of screens.”
G8 HPLC Analyzer
When Tosoh asked what was the most common complaint with regards to the G8, Cooper Ellsworth answered with the following words, “Hard to believe, but absolutely none!”
For full review of the Tosoh G8 HPLC Analyzer at Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories in Santa Barbara, CA, view testimonials at Tosoh website.
