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Immunexpress SeptiCyte Rapid EDTA Blood-Compatible Cartridges

Aug 23, 2022

Immunexpress has launched new SeptiCyte Rapid EDTA blood-compatible cartridges for the European market. The updated cartridges add undiluted EDTA blood as a validated sample type. According to the Seattle-based firm, EDTA blood collection tubes are used routinely in clinical settings for hematology procedures globally. Validation of the cartridges for use in the US, and studies for 510(k) clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration are expected to be finished in the fourth quarter of this year.

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