Abbott launches GLP Systems Track lab automation system in US
Abbott has announced the launch of its innovative lab automation solution, GLP systems Track, which has recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Now available in the United States, GLP systems Track is poised to transform laboratory operations, offering state-of-the-art features to support high-volume needs and maximize productivity in clinical labs.
Addressing the Need for Flexible, Scalable Laboratory Operations
The GLP systems Track lab automation system is designed with an array of cutting-edge features to optimize laboratory performance, safety, and productivity, meeting the growing demand in healthcare. The fully customizable system allows lab staff to tailor its design to their specific needs, offering unprecedented flexibility in lab operations.
Louis Morrone, executive vice president for Abbott’s core diagnostics business, emphasized the system’s ability to meet the ever-growing demand in laboratory operations, highlighting its flexibility and scalability.
Abbott introduces cutting-edge GLP Systems Track lab automation system for clinical labs, boosting efficiency
Innovative Features of GLP Systems Track Lab Automation System
One of the key innovations of GLP systems Track lab automation system is the intelligent self-propelled single sample carrier, known as CAR. Samples move independently, unattached to rigid, fixed mechanized track systems, which reduces mechanical failures and ensures operational continuity. This smart CAR technology is a first in the U.S. for clinical labs, allowing samples in self-propelled cars to travel throughout the lab without a belt, thereby enhancing flexibility and boosting performance.
Impact on Healthcare and Lab Operations
With up to 70% of medical decisions relying on lab test results, Abbott’s GLP systems Track aims to increase the quality of care by automating lab operations and focusing on cost reduction in healthcare. The system simplifies workflows, reduces manual errors, and improves turnaround time for test results, ultimately benefiting patients.
The system also prioritizes lab worker safety by minimizing contact with patient samples and biomedical waste. Capable of handling up to 25,000 test tubes each day, GLP systems Track significantly enhances the efficiency of lab operations.
GLP Systems Track: A Leap Forward in Laboratory Technology
Abbott’s GLP systems Track lab automation system represents a significant advancement in laboratory technology, particularly in clinical labs. It’s an automation solution that is scalable and helps laboratories meet high-volume demands while reducing manual steps and errors. However, it is important to note that GLP systems Track is not approved for use in U.S. blood donor and plasma testing laboratories.