Sam Brusco, Associate Editor01.12.23
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) introduced a new robotic track system for its BD Kiestra microbiology lab solution that automates lab specimen processing.
The 3rd generation total lab automation system lets labs create a custom, flexible total lab automation configuration to connect multiple BD Kiestra modules and is scalable. It has multiple track options and choice of instruments to employ so labs can choose their automation entry point and configure the system to fit individual workflow and lab space.
"The track-based configuration options are designed to eliminate the manual sorting of plates and walking the specimen from module to module, which helps to ensure culture integrity and results in streamlined workflows," Cecilia Soriano, VP and GM of Microbiology for BD told the press. "The modular tracks use a sophisticated robotic highway on/off ramp design to help eliminate bottlenecks, traffic jams and plate collisions."
Each step of the lab’s diagnostic pathway is traceable and powered by BD Synpasys informatics solution for integrated workflows and on-demand insights that help impact turnaround time, expedite decision-making, improve productivity, and support compliance requirements.
"With our 3rd Generation Total Lab Automation System, labs with workflows impeded by room layouts can break free from space and configuration constraints to build the system that best meets their needs today and be ready to expand tomorrow," said Brooke Story, president of Integrated Diagnostic Solutions for BD.
The 3rd generation total lab automation system lets labs create a custom, flexible total lab automation configuration to connect multiple BD Kiestra modules and is scalable. It has multiple track options and choice of instruments to employ so labs can choose their automation entry point and configure the system to fit individual workflow and lab space.
"The track-based configuration options are designed to eliminate the manual sorting of plates and walking the specimen from module to module, which helps to ensure culture integrity and results in streamlined workflows," Cecilia Soriano, VP and GM of Microbiology for BD told the press. "The modular tracks use a sophisticated robotic highway on/off ramp design to help eliminate bottlenecks, traffic jams and plate collisions."
Each step of the lab’s diagnostic pathway is traceable and powered by BD Synpasys informatics solution for integrated workflows and on-demand insights that help impact turnaround time, expedite decision-making, improve productivity, and support compliance requirements.
"With our 3rd Generation Total Lab Automation System, labs with workflows impeded by room layouts can break free from space and configuration constraints to build the system that best meets their needs today and be ready to expand tomorrow," said Brooke Story, president of Integrated Diagnostic Solutions for BD.