The automated platform can run more tests in less time to give laboratories improved efficiency, flexibility when using the system, with up to 1,080 tests in 24 hours
Abbott announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for the company’s molecular test for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for use on its new Alinity m molecular laboratory instrument. Abbott is in the process of launching the Alinity m system to US customers.
The Alinity m system was cleared by the FDA for use with Abbott’s HCV (hepatitis C) assay in late March. Abbott is working with hospitals and health systems in the US to install this new instrument, which will help keep up with the growing demand for testing.
“Molecular lab tests play a critical role in detecting the virus for COVID-19. As a leader in diagnostics, we are pushing forward to develop high-performing tests across our platforms to help combat this pandemic,” said Robert B Ford, President and CEO, Abbott. “As we continue to develop and improve our testing technologies, we want to ensure they are meeting the needs of our customers – and right now that means having reliable tests for COVID-19 on all of our diagnostic instruments.”
The Alinity m system is Abbott’s most advanced laboratory molecular instrument. It is an automated platform, which can run more tests in less time to give laboratories improved efficiency and flexibility when using the system. The Alinity m system is able to run up to 1,080 tests in 24 hours, and our m2000 RealTime system can run up to 480 tests in 24 hours.
With current systems, running different types of tests at the same time will slow down the time to results and / or volume throughput. Alinity m delivers true random access, allowing labs to run any test, any time for different types of infectious diseases while still providing results in less than two hours. This is especially critical during the COVID-19 pandemic when volume, speed and flexibility are needed.