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SUPPLIERS GUIDE Contents

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CONTENTS UPFRONT

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05 Forewords

22 AI, digital tech and IT

08 Introducing the Company Members

24 Analysers and automation

10 Pathology networks in numbers

30 Diagnostic kit reagents

12 Implementing digital technology 15 Point-of-care testing 19 Top six: tips for buying

36 Microscopy and imaging 38 Safety and quality control 40 Disposables and general laboratory equipment

EDITOR Rob Dabrowski SENIOR DESIGNER Gary Hill PICTURE EDITOR Akin Falope

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SUPPLIERS GUIDE Forewords

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FOREWORDS

A HANDY RESOURCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Sarah May, Deputy Chief Executive of the IBMS, explains why diagnostic industry partners play such an important role and how vital it is to look beyond the walls of the laboratory.

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am writing this while still basking in the residual glow of Congress 2019 – possibly our most successful recent Congress. There are several very good reasons why Congress 2019 was such a success, but one that stands out in particular is the role that was played by our diagnostics industry partners. Without our industry partners supporting us with their amazing input to the exhibition, there would simply not be a Congress as we know it.

However, industry did more than simply provide our exhibition content, for the first time they had a significant input to the lecture programme and workshops.

We have so much to learn from our industry partners and they have so much to offer. It is very easy to become blinkered to

life beyond the laboratory, and the diagnostic companies that provide us with our equipment and reagents have knowledge and experience that is usually from a very different perspective from our own.

Engaging with our representatives and contacts in the industry sector can broaden our understanding of the multiple and complex factors that shape the delivery of healthcare and that enable us to have a truly holistic view of our sector.

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This Suppliers Guide is a handy resource for every laboratory to have; at their fingertips, the names and contact details of all our key industry providers.

With so much change and growth taking place in the diagnostic sector, it helps to have information that is both current and accurate; it is also refreshing to read the thoughts and opinions of our industry leaders who are pleased to contribute their experience to this publication. I hope you find this 2020 Suppliers Guide interesting and helpful in enabling you to identify the suppliers of the products you need. From my perspective, I am just grateful that we work in partnership with such a dynamic sector that has so much to offer.

Sarah May, IBMS Deputy Chief Executive

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RISE TO THE CHALLENGE IN THE YEAR AHEAD Mark Reed, Chairman of the Company Members Committee and General Manager of Pro-Lab Diagnostics, says it is a time of change and challenges, but the future will be bright.

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ow in its third year, the IBMS guide is certainly proving useful to all members be they laboratory or commercially based.

I have said on behalf of the Company Members many times how valuable our relationship is with IBMS and that has not changed. The thoughts shared

by Sarah here clearly reflect the value with which all parties hold the strong relationship that we have, and Congress is without doubt the key event in all of our calendars every two years.

What does continue to change, of course, is the world of biomedical science and the use, application, and development of vitro diagnostics kits and reagents.

Consolidation, standardisation, mergers, new

technologies, automation, genomics, a need for faster results, clearer patient care pathways continues to be a challenge for all concerned.

When it will all settle down, no one really knows, but we must continue to rise to the challenge.

This drive for improvement is punishing at times, and it does require high levels of investment in research and development, marketing, regulatory compliance, and market acceptance once the

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products are ready for market. It is hoped that all involved parties continue to recognise this, and that we don’t become a market completely dictated to by cost.

The future of biomedical science will be bright, and will no doubt be nothing like the traditional market of science some of us will remember, but it will be there, and so will we.

My final point here is one for recruitment, if I may. Your Company Members Committee (see pages 8-9 for more information) is a small group of individuals and we could do with some help. Please let me know if you have some time to spare – it is rewarding. Be warned though, it can also be hectic, especially on the run up to Congress. Enjoy.

Mark Reed, Chairman of the Company Members Committee

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SUPPLIERS GUIDE Company members

INTRODUCING THE COMPANY MEMBERS Who are the Company Members and what is the aim of the scheme? We give an outline of their role and responsibilities.

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uring 1992, the Institute of Biomedical Science launched the Company Membership scheme and the Company Members Liaison Group, which comprised Company members and Institute Officers.

The latter held its first meeting in April 1992, which provided an excellent forum to both discuss issues at the Liverpool Triennial and work with exhibitors to transform the event.

Fast-forward to the present and the scheme connects a members’ network of over 20,000 biomedical staff

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worldwide to many of the leading organisations in biomedical science, covering disciplines across the sector.

Delivering success One of the Institute’s central aims for the scheme is to ensure that members are up-to-date with the latest developments in

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SUPPLIERS GUIDE Company members

technology and advances in scientific techniques.

Working with the Company Members also enables the delivery of the highly successful annual Congress, while the companies also support local IBMS regional and branch scientific events and recognise members’ achievements

through the award of the Company Members Prize, which is presented to the IBMS member who achieves the highest mark in each specialist subject of the Higher Specialist Diploma examination.

Essential for the future The IBMS Company Members

Current members of the IBMS Company Members Committee Mark Reed (Chair)

Pro-Lab Diagnostics

Lesley Ayres (Secretary)

TCS Biosciences

Leanne Annereau

Stago UK

Michelle Coleman

Pro-Lab Diagnostics

David Carter

Vector Labs

Helen Tucker

Thermo Fisher

James Webber

Menarini

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Committee (see box) works closely with IBMS committees and staff to help organise Congress and strengthen links between biomedical science companies and IBMS members.

Mark Reed, IBMS Company Members Committee Chairman, says: “Open-forum communication between all aspects of the industry, trade association, professional body and working parties is essential for the future of all in this continually changing and challenging business. The partnership between the IBMS and its Company Members continues to be extremely important.”

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SUPPLIERS GUIDE Pathology networks

PATHOLOGY NETWORKS

IN NUMBERS

£50M FOR DIGITAL PATHOLOGY

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29 networks NHS England and NHS Improvement are working towards the creation of 29 hub and spoke networks, as analysis showed there is unwarranted variation in how NHS pathology services are delivered.

In 2018 specialist trusts were asked to work with designated local networks and consider the wider opportunity for working nationally.

Several attributes of exemplar specialist services were identified: 1 Clinically specialist pathways 2 Academic interest and innovation programmes 3 Scientific expertise, education and advanced roles 4 Use of “gold standard” equipment and methodologies 5 Highly specialised clinical advisory service and link between clinical teams

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EXEMPLAR ATTRIBUTES

The Department of Health and Social Care has recently announced that it is to invest £50m in digital pathology and imaging.

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97% MAKING PROGRESS

Over 97% of trusts in England are making some progress towards networking their pathology services, it has been reported.

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These are available on the NHS Improvement Hub1 and include: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Business case template Due diligence guide Operational governance guide Consolidation framework Essential services laboratory design Blood sciences Legal watchpoints guide Clinical governance toolkit.

More are expected in the coming months, including microbiology and histopathology essential services guidance.

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A range of support tools and toolkits, including documents on due diligence and governance models and advice on clinical and corporate structures, have been created to help with network consolidation.

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drop in cost It is claimed networks that have completed the transition from a single-site operation to a networked model have seen the average cost per test drop by 20%.

£18m SAVINGS Some trusts developing their networked approach have already agreed contractual savings of £18m over five years by buying equipment jointly, at scale.

£167m AVERAGE PRICE SAVINGS Since networking started, the average price per test in England has fallen from £1.95 to £1.81.

This equates to a saving of £167m.

NHS England and NHS Improvement report that they are on track to deliver the 29 pathology networks across England by the target date of 2021.

2021 DEADLINE

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SUPPLIERS GUIDE Digital pathology

IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL PATHOLOGY Over the past 12 months digital pathology has been making major inroads into the sector.

Here we look at a case study.

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eeds Teaching Hospitals scanned 100% of its surgical slides last year.

Deploying digital pathology was an exciting challenge for the laboratory. There are many aspects to consider in order to have a successful deployment, according the Chloe Knowles, who is the Lead for Digital Pathology at the trust. Here she explains some of the most vital areas to consider.

staff and management, to local IT. The communication given has to be relevant, speciďŹ c and regular to ensure everyone remains engaged. At Leeds, there was varying opinion of how digital pathology would impact the lab.

We distributed a survey to gauge knowledge and experience of digital pathology.

Using the responses we delivered presentations to ensure everyone was on the same page.

Workflow Stakeholder engagement Involving all staff in the department is vital; from lab

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Implementing digital pathology is a great way to review your laboratory process,

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We assessed criteria such as walking time, hands-on time and existing infrastructure.

We chose a bench along the back wall, adjacent to all the microtomy stations. This kept digital pathology centralised.

Slide preparation and scanning

from specimen reception through to reporting. Leeds used LEAN principles to assess the workďŹ&#x201A;ow and evaluate how digital pathology would be incorporated. It is important that digital pathology is not considered as an additional step when planning your digital workďŹ&#x201A;ow.

Scanner location Where to put the scanners is crucial; it reinforces that the digitisation of the glass slides is the ďŹ nal step in the laboratory process. At Leeds, we conducted a formal options appraisal of 10 locations.

Biomedical scientists and support workers know what constitutes good slide preparation, and the same principles apply when preparing slides for scanning.

Tissue sections should be thin and placed in the centre of the slide. There should be no broken or overhanging coverslips, and no excess mountant around the edges of the slide. These steps maintain the lifespan of the scanners and avoid unnecessary delays. It is also important that there is no dirt or excess wax on the slides, which will cause the images to be out of focus. All slides at Leeds are checked and cleaned if necessary during the quality control procedure before being sent to the scanner.

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Implementing digital pathology is a great way to review your laboratory process

Accreditation Gaining and maintaining ISO15189 accreditation for any laboratory test is important, and digital pathology for digital diagnosis is no different. The laboratory needs to demonstrate to assessors that the process is safe for patients and staff. There are many things to consider when collating evidence to submit for accreditation.

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SUPPLIERS GUIDE Point-of-care testing

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POINT-OF-CARE TESTING Point-of-care testing has been one of the big stories of diagnostics recently. Here, we look at the latest developments.

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number of research and market analysts have published reports on the projected growth of the point-of-care testing (POCT) sector over the next five years.

Grand View Research said the global POCT market was valued at $18.09bn in 2018 and expects it to rise to $22.8bn by 2025.

Its report states: “Continuous developments in research and development activities to miniaturise molecular and professional

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diagnostic tests is anticipated to drive the demand for the devices.

“In addition, improvements in lab automation techniques coupled with introduction of cost-effective and high-quality medical solutions is set to propel the growth.”

Other analysts are even more optimistic about growth.

For example, Global Market Insights expects the sector value to hit $36.6bn by 2025.

It predicts a that the most growth will be in microfluids technology (9.2%), followed by

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the tumour and cancer segment (7.6%) and then prescription-based testing sector (7.5%).

It states: “Growing awareness about early disease diagnosis and prevention has stimulated the demand of POCT molecular diagnostics for detection of cancer and infectious disease at early stages. It has also benefited genetic testing and detection of sexually transmitted diseases. POCT has become an integral part of disease management and therapy.

Applications include drug regimen selection, patient stratification, therapeutic monitoring, and detection of predisposition to disease.”

However, the report does go on to stress that there are some barriers to growth: “High cost of product development will be a major market hindering factor. Integration of advanced technology into these devices to reduce the rate of errors have increased the cost of production, which has in-turn led to an increase in the price of these devices, thereby restricting the overall market growth.”

UK developments The growth of POCT in the UK was evident last year when for the first time the IBMS ran a dedicated POCT programme at Congress. Scientists crowded into a packed hall to hear a number of speakers cover a variety of topics from how

POCT has become an integral part of disease management and therapy POCT is introduced and controlled in primary care, to accreditation of POCT services, to the importance of software developments.

Dr Sarah Glover is a clinical lead for POCT and was the chair for the Congress POCT programme. She said: “We’ve had individual session that have been well attended and POCT is a discipline which is growing and growing and that’s only going to continue going forwards.”

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One of the speakers was Ben Courtney, Accreditation Manager at UKAS, who said “the UKAS approach is adaptable and collaborative with POCT”.

He went on to explain: “We want to understand what the problems are and devise an accreditation programme that suits biomedical scientists’ needs. Those thinking about seeking accreditation should conduct a gap assessment and then address those gaps – we

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CERTIFICATE OF EXPERT PRACTICE IN POINT OF CARE TESTING The new IBMS qualification comprises six modules, each of which runs for two weeks There are two reflective pieces of work required during the course and an exam at the end The course costs £675 and is run in conjunction with Ulster University, which hosts it online The pilot was launched in January 2020 and was limited to 60 places The qualification is aimed at new and aspiring POCT staff.

For more information, including course dates and details on how to apply, visit the education section of the IBMS website.

want to see that you know what you are talking about.

There are so many different ways that POCT can be delivered and will work.”

He added that those who are unsuccessful in seeking accreditation should not worry about their lab accreditation – “think of it as an extension to scope,” he stressed “it has no impact on the accreditation of your lab”.

Resources With such fluidity and uncertainty around POCT, in January this year the IBMS launched a Certificate of

Expert Practice in Point of Care Testing to support members in developing their training skills and basic knowledge.

Lee Peters, Section Manager in Swansea Bay Health Board, who is currently completing a doctorate in POCT education for laboratory staff, outlined the qualification and explained the reasons behind it.

“There have been calls for a POCT qualification for some time, it’s always been bubbling below the surface,” he said.

“But because of the scope and the increase in use and demand we thought that a POCT qualification was

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required.” See box, above, for more details and information on this qualification.

Following the 2019 Congress, the IBMS launched its first podcast, the IBMS Biopod, which can be used for self-directed learning and a CPD resource. The first episode features Dr Sarah Glover and Lee Peters talking about the future of POCT and giving advice for those who want to get involved.

To listen to the POCT podcast, which is part of a new monthly series, visit ibms.org/resources/podcast

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SUPPLIERS GUIDE Top tips

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TOP TIPS 01

Expect the best

High expectations generally lead to higher outcomes. Anyone going into a negotiation should do so with the aim and assumption that they will be able to leave the table with the result that they wanted.

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Never set a range

When negotiating on price, never give the seller the price range you were hoping to secure. For example, if you say your expenditure has to be somewhere between £8,000 and £20,000, the seller will just aim for the higher figure.

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Make the first offer

Research from Harvard Business School demonstrates that, on average, the person who makes the first offer in negotiations is person who gets nearest to their intended outcome. The theory behind this is that the first offer provides an anchor for negotiations. So, if you put in the first offer (a low anchor)

TOP 6 BUYING TIPS Negotiating the best outcome can be tough for anyone involved in procurement.

Here are some top tips to bear in mind. this creates the context for negotiation.

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Listen more than you talk

The goal of a negotiation isn’t just to get what you want, but also to help the other side to get what they want. If you don’t listen to the person you are negotiating with, then you

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can not understand their aims and it is unlikely you will be able to reach an agreement with which both parties are happy.

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Avoid emotions

It is important to stick to facts and not let emotional arguments steer negotiations in an unintended direction. It is easy to fall victim to these when under pressure, so stay calm and remain objective.

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Don’t just focus on cost

Cost is a vital (arguably the most important) aspect of negotiations to procure goods or services.

But it’s not the only thing to take into consideration. For example, if you are buying an expensive piece of equipment, it could save money in the long run to pay more up front, if a better after-sale services is provided, which ensures you get the best use and value from the equipment.

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SUPPLIERS GUIDE Supplier listings

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To not only survive, but to thrive, laboratories need a new generation of informatics solutions with transformation and interoperability at their core that are designed to manage the lab as an agile, knowledge-driven business.

Go beyond the limits of traditional LIMS, TrakCare Lab Enterprise, a Laboratory Business Management System (LBMS), helps transform a reactive testing and results service into a knowledge-driven, proactive healthcare partner.

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LTD / LEICA BIOSYSTEMS E: Team.Europe@leicabiosystems.com W: www.leicabiosystems.com Key contact: Katrin Schiller NIKON UK LTD T: 020 8247 1717 E: discover.uk@nikon.com W: www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB Key contact: Natalia Alexander ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS T: 071628 485122 E: ocduk@orthoclinicaldiagnostics.com W: www.orthoclinical.com Key contact: Hayley Thomson ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS T: 01444 256000 E: burgesshill.ivd@roche.com W: www.roche.co.uk

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A. MENARINI DIAGNOSTICS T: 01189 444100 E: enquiries@menarinidiag.co.uk W: www.menarinidiag.co.uk Key contact: Charlotte Hughes AB SCIENTIFIC LTD T: 020 8396 6171 E: info@abscientific.com W: www.abscientific.com HT MV Key contact: Nigel Baron AB Scientific partner with leading suppliers from around the world to provide Innovative products across all of Pathology. Molecular Testing, molecular controls, serology controls, Haematology controls, Clinical Chemistry controls are among these products as well as the new Rapid Gel Test for Blood Grouping and Antibody Screening and the SQA-Vision for true Automated Andrology testing.

ADVANCED INSTRUMENTS T: 01403 210400 E: uksales@aicompanies.co.uk W: www.aicompanies.co.uk CC MV Key contact: Jim Smith Advanced Instruments is trusted in laboratories worldwide. Chemistry labs depend on our easy-to-use osmometers that provide accurate and precise results with secure and efficient electronic data management. Microbiology labs have confidence in our Advancedâ&#x201E;˘ AnoxomatÂŽ III anaerobic jar system because it efficiently achieves desired environments in just a few minutes.

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Combining flexible, open and convenient instrumentation with our comprehensive technical service and support to automate your microplate assays.

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BECKMAN COULTER T: 01494 441181 E: infouk@beckman.com CC HT W: www.beckmancoulter.com At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, we are dedicated to advancing and optimising the clinical laboratory. For more than 80 years, we have been a trusted partner—helping laboratory and other healthcare professionals provide better patient care by delivering the accurate diagnostic information they need—when they need it.

We do challenging work on a global scale, invest in growing our associates’ careers and embrace continuous improvement. Moving healthcare forward is our passion and what we do every day.

BIOMERIEUX UK LTD T: 01256 461881 E: ukmarketing@biomerieux.com W: biomerieux.com MV MG Key contact: Marketing Manager Biomerieux - Amid a constantly evolving and changing customer environment, bioMérieux is able to adapt and tailor it’s Total Microbiology Solution according to your specific needs.

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The portfolio covers all POC testing needs with real-time lab results in a clinical environment. The NX700 and NX500 are dri-chemistry analysers, one offering multi-sample processing and the other a compact solution. The IMMUNO AG2 is a rapid diagnostic test system for influenza A and B, RSV and adenovirus, and to complete the portfolio the Swelab fully automated analyser provides a full range of haematology testing.

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GRIFOLS UK LIMITED T: 01223 395709 E: ukdiagnostic@grifols.com W: www.grifols.com/en/home Key contact: Pat Lynch

LEICA BIOSYSTEMS T: 01908 577640 E: support.uk@leicabiosystems.com W: www.leicabiosystems.com Key contact: Linda Svensson

HOLOGIC LTD T: 01619 462200 E: euinfo@hologic.com W: www.hologic.com Key contact: Rhian Thorburn

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LAUNCH DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED T: 01474 874426 E: enquiries@launchdiagnostics.com W: launchdiagnostics.com I MV Key contact: Anne McGurk Launch Diagnostics is a leading supplier of diagnostic innovation providing solutions for many Pathology disciplines including Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology and Virology. Partnering world leading manufacturers, such as Fast Track Diagnostics, Meridian Bioscience, Orgentec, Liofilchem and others, Launch supplies high quality diagnostic reagents, instruments and services to the Health Service pathology departments in the UK and Europe and through ACCUSAY Diagnostics in Ireland.

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Promega also supplies custom reagents in the above application areas to manufacturers of diagnostic kits.

RADIOMETER LIMITED T: 01293 517599 E: sales@radiometer.co.uk CC HT W: www.radiometer.co.uk Key contact: Sandra Feilman, Managing Director Radiometer is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading provider of technologically advanced acute care solutions that simplify and automate all phases of acute care testing.

We help to offer solutions for blood gas analysis and sampling, immunoassay testing, haematology, diabetes and Data Management software.

New and first to market globally, Creatinine and Urea on a compact blood gas platform, highly improving efficiency in acute care testing plus new solutions in Sepsis detection/treatment.

QIAGEN T: 0161 2041100 E: customercare-us@qiagen.com MV MG W: www.qiagen.com QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions to transform biological materials into valuable molecular insights.

QIAGEN sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis.

Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights.

Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective molecular testing workflows.

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RANDOX LABORATORIES LTD T: 02894 422413 E: marketing@randox.com CC MV W: www.randox.com Randox is committed to developing revolutionary diagnostic products designed to improve health globally including clinical chemistry analysers, immunoassay analysers in addition to high quality first and open channel reagents.

Comprising third party controls, inter-laboratory data management and the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest global EQA scheme, the Randox Quality Control package is the most comprehensive available, with the recent addition of QC and EQA for molecular infectious disease testing.

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ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS T: 01444 256000 E: burgesshill.ivd@roche.com W: www.roche.co.uk CC MG Key contact: Ross Reynolds Roche Diagnostics is the UK’s leading provider of in vitro diagnostic tests. Our solutions ensure accurate diagnoses and can detect the risk of disease, predict how a disease may progress, and enable enhanced treatment decisions. Our tests also enable clinicians and patients to monitor the treatment of chronic conditions.

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SHIMADZU T: 01908 552209 E: info@shimadzu.co.uk W: www.shimadzu.co.uk Key Contact: Patty Pan SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS LTD T: 01787 880022 E: customercare.gb@siemens-healthineers.com W: www.healthcare.siemens.co.uk STAGO UK LTD T: 08450 540614 E: stago-uk@stago.com W: www.stago-uk.com SYSMEX UK LTD T: 0333 320 3460 E: sales@sysmex.co.uk W: www.sysmex.co.uk Key contact: Andy Foster

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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED T: 08457 125292 E: customercare_uk@agilent.com W: www.agilent.com ALPHA LABORATORIES LTD T: 08003 87732 E: marketing@alphalabs.co.uk W: www.alphalabs.co.uk Key contact: Carole Staniford

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BD - BECTON DICKINSON & CO T: 08009 178776 E: BDUKVacutainer@bd.com W: www.bd.com/en-uk CC MG Key contact: Samantha Chalker MAKING AN IMPACT ON THE WORLD OF HEALTH. BD is known for medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment—from medication management and parenteral drug delivery to diagnostics and solutions for clinical research.

Through our extensive experience with partnerships, our depth of insights and exceptionally broad portfolio of solutions from discovery to delivery, we aim to make an even greater difference in human health across generations. Discover the difference one company can make. Discover the new BD. BECKMAN COULTER T: 01494 441181 E: infouk@beckman.com W: www.beckmancoulter.com Key contact: Sue Crowe BIOCONNECTIONS T: 01782 516010 E: welcome@bioconnections.co.uk W: www.bioconnections.net Key contact: Andrew Wood

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BIOMERIEUX UK LTD T: 01256 461881 E: ukmarketing@biomerieux.com W: biomerieux.com MV MG Key contact: Marketing Manager Biomerieux - Amid a constantly evolving and changing customer environment, bioMérieux is able to adapt and tailor it’s Total Microbiology Solution according to your specific needs.

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CEPHEID T: 01628 564000 E: sales@cepheideurope.co.uk W: www.cepheid.com Key contact: Georgina Timson DIACEUTICS T: 02678 008163 E: info@diaceutics.com W: www.diaceutics.com DX GROUP T: 0333 241 5100 E: health@thedx.co.uk W: www.dxdelivery.com Key contact: Jonathan Ramsey ELITECH UK LTD T: 01442 869320 E: sales@elitechuk.com W: www.elitechgroup.com Key contact: Lee Roberts

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VECTOR LABORATORIES LTD T: 01733 237999 E: vector@vectorlabs.co.uk W: www.vectorlabs.com Key contact : Dr Ann M Brighty

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R-BIOPHARM T: +49 (0) 61 51 - 81 02-0 E: info@r-biopharm.de W: r-biopharm.com R-Biopharm Rhone, a daughter company of R-Biopharm-AG, have celebrated over 30 years as a leading diagnostics developer and manufacturer.

Using the trademark names RIDA速QUICK, RIDA速SCREEN and RIDA速GENE, we offer a variety of product technologies including rapid tests for pathogen detection, ELISAs and PCR assays covering Respiratory, Enteric, STI, Transplant and Microbiome targets. All assays are CE/IVD marked for Clinical Diagnostics use.

To compliment our already extensive range, we also distribute SD Biosensor STANDARD Q range of rapid tests for targets including Influenza A/B, RSV and Strep A (GAS).

SCHEBO BIOTECH UK LIMITED T: 01256 477259 E: info@schebo.co.uk W: www.schebo.co.uk Key contact: Ivor Smith SCILABWARE LTD T: 01782 444406 E: enquiries@scilabware.com W: www.scilabware.com SEBIA T: 01276 600636 E: info@sebia.co.uk W: www.sebia.com/en-UK Key contact: Chris Plows

SEROSEP LTD T: +44 (0)129 388 9215 E: info@serosep.com W: www.serosep.com Key Contact: Allin Winter Serosep Ltd manufactures of the EntericBio速 molecular system. With no requirement for nucleic acid extraction/purification, the easy to use system can process 1 - 48 specimens in less than 3 hrs and up to 276 specimens in under 8 hours. EntericBio provides a complete and flexible modular menu for the detection of bacterial, viral and antibiotic resistance targets direct from faecal specimens.

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EUROIMMUN UK T: 02085 407058 E: info@euroimmun.co.uk W: www.euroimmun.co.uk I MV Key contact: Dr Daniel Agustus EUROIMMUN UK supplies the healthcare industry with medical diagnostic products in the following principal areas: Autoimmunity, Infectious Serology and Allergy.

Detection methods innovated by EUROIMMUN include indirect immunofluorescence, immunoblots and molecular diagnostics .

Diagnostic test systems are offered alongside fully automated instruments and IT solutions. Coupled with the International Training Centre, Reference Laboratory and Institute for Quality Assurance, EUROIMMUN is proud to offer exemplary service and support.

The latest EUROIMMUN innovation in Computer-Aided Immunofluorescence Microscopy (CAIFM) is the fully automated EUROPattern microscope, offering pattern recognition and estimation of titre.

GREINER BIO-ONE LTD T: 01453 825255 E: info@uk.gbo.com W: www.gbo.com Key contact: Nick Rudge

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R-BIOPHARM T: +49 (0) 61 51 - 81 02-0 E: info@r-biopharm.de W: r-biopharm.com R-Biopharm Rhone, a daughter company of R-Biopharm-AG, have celebrated over 30 years as a leading diagnostics developer and manufacturer.

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MONMOUTH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED T: 01278 458090 E: info@monmouthscientific.co.uk W: www.monmouthscientific.co.uk Key contact: Lewis Irish

TCS BIOSCIENCE LTD T: 01296 714222 E: sales@tcsgroup.co.uk W: www.tcsbiosciences.co.uk Key contact: Lesley Ayres

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SHIMADZU T: 01908552209 E: info@shimadzu.co.uk W: www.shimadzu.co.uk Key Contact: Patty Pan Contributing to Society through Science and Technology.

Shimadzu is one of the largest global providers of analytical instrumentation, responding to customers’ requirements by offering superior, world-class technologies since 1875.

Clinical applications benefit from Shimadzu’s complete portfolio covering gas and liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry and spectroscopy. Shimadzu innovation continues to provide state-of-the-art technologies and new solutions to simplify your workflows such as the CLAM-2000, a fully automated sample preparation module for seamless integration with LCMS. THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS T: 01928 534400 E: sales.ap.uk@thermo.com W: www.thermofisher.com/pathology Key contact: Helen Johnstone

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