Siemens Healthineers now provides U.S. laboratories with a comprehensive hematology solution that combines automation, middleware, and remote digital slide review to consistently deliver time-sensitive patient results. With approximately 500 million complete blood counts (CBC) performed annually, workflow inefficiencies can directly impact clinical decision-making. The Atellica HEMA 580 analyzer is designed for medium to large-sized laboratories to simplify complex hematology workflows and help laboratories produce reliable and reproducible results even under staffing shortages and throughput pressures.
Hematology tests serve as a clinical GPS and help inform early patient care decisions. Our sustainable and scalable solutions help busy laboratories avoid workflow bottlenecks. ”
Michele Zwickl, Head of Diagnostic Testing Solutions, Siemens Healthineers North America
The key differentiator of the Atellica HEMA 580 analyzer is its unique 360° continuous sample mixing capability, which reduces pre-analysis variability by keeping the sample moving before analysis. This supports accurate and consistent test results without the need for additional manual steps, even when samples are waiting before processing. This analyzer can generate test results in just 30 seconds, with advanced reticulocyte and platelet parameters available within 60 seconds.
Enhanced process controls promote consistent decision-making regardless of staff experience level. Normal results are automatically published to the laboratory information system, while abnormal samples are retained for review. Rules-based guidance helps staff address each abnormal result according to approved testing protocols.
Streamlined reagent management and reduced routine maintenance improve operational efficiency, supporting predictable costs and reliable uptime. “Upgrading to the Atellica HEMA 580 analyzer has changed our workflow.”says Apostolia Balmpoudi, a senior biomedical scientist at St. James’s University Hospital in Leeds, UK. “Interfacing[the analyzer]with full lab automation gives us the flexibility we need, while the speed and consistent uptime allows us to keep our labs running at peak efficiency.”
The laboratory’s workflow is further enhanced by the Scopio X100 and Scopio X100HT imaging platforms, which work in conjunction with the Atellica HEMA 580 analyzer to provide high-resolution, AI-powered digital morphology on peripheral blood smears. Bi-directional connectivity with Atellica Data Manager enables remote review of CBC results and deltas within an integrated digital workspace, while connectivity to multidisciplinary automation tracks allows labs to scale operations as testing demands evolve.
Siemens Healthineers offers complete hematology solutions that combine automation, intelligent sample processing, AI-powered morphology, and integrated connectivity to enable laboratories to deliver accurate, timely, and clinically actionable results. By combining these technologies, laboratories can provide faster and more consistent CBC results, reduce variability, and maintain reliable workflows.
