MUNDELEIN, Ill. and WESTBROOK, Maine, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Sysmex Corporation , Kobe, Japan, its U.S. subsidiary Sysmex America, Inc. and IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. today announced their global agreement to introduce Sysmex XT-2000i V Automated Hematology Analyzers into IDEXX Reference Laboratories worldwide. A worldwide leader in diagnostic testing services for veterinary practitioners, IDEXX Reference Laboratories process millions of veterinary CBCs (Complete Blood Count) annually.
The Sysmex XT-2000i V Automated Hematology Analyzer utilizes fluorescent flow cytometry technology and advanced cell-counting methods to provide 30 different blood parameters, including a WBC (White Blood Count) with 5-part differential and reticulocyte testing for eight animal species. The system’s unique software allows manual gating of cell populations (cell profiling) for an unlimited number of species. It is capable of providing excellent low-end and high-end linearity and accuracy for measured animal parameters. Samples that can be tested include whole blood and body fluids.
“As pets are being treated more and more as integral family members, the demand for high quality diagnostic testing also has increased. The XT-V and its state-of-the-art technology, expanded parameters, accuracy and throughput support well our mission to consistently deliver a CBC from our reference labs that enables practitioners to make more informed and confident medical decisions,” said Jonathan W. Ayers, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
“Most pet owners want the very best for their beloved companions, so it is with a great sense of honor that we accept IDEXX’s trust in our veterinary hematology product offering. Sysmex’s long history of technological leadership, instrument reliability, and results accuracy will serve IDEXX well as it assists veterinarians worldwide with the diagnosis and treatment of animal patients,” said Kazuya Obe, Vice President, Sysmex Corporate and CEO, Sysmex America, Inc.
About IDEXX Laboratories
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in companion animal health, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with innovative, technology-based offerings, including a broad range of diagnostic products and services, practice management systems and pharmaceuticals. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care and to build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for the production animal industry and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX Laboratories employs more than 4,500 people and offers products to customers in over 100 countries. For more information about IDEXX Laboratories, please visit http://www.idexx.com.
About Sysmex Corporation
Sysmex Corporation, based in Kobe, Japan, is a world leader in clinical laboratory testing of blood, urine and other specimens, providing instruments and reagents for clinical laboratory testing as well as laboratory information systems as part of a comprehensive service and support system. Founded in 1968 as a company specializing in hematology, Sysmex Corporation has expanded to offer a comprehensive range of diagnostics products and solutions in the diagnostics field including coagulation, biochemistry, immunochemistry, urinalysis and other disciplines. The company is also actively involved in developing technologies and expertise to expand related areas of business such as point-of-care testing systems to enable faster diagnoses, centralized test data management for improved testing efficiency, and the establishment of local healthcare networks to link hospitals and clinics. Sysmex is developing new core technologies to address disease prevention and early cancer detection. In addition to clinical laboratory testing, the companies’ core technologies are being applied to industry, sports, and other new business fields. Recognized among the top 10 diagnostics leaders, Sysmex Corporation is listed in Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section and the Osaka Securities Exchange, First Section . For more information about Sysmex, please visit our website at http://www.sysmex.co.jp/en/.
CONTACT: Tammy Kutz, Manager, Media & Events of Sysmex America, Inc.,
+1-847-996-4531, kutzt@sysmex.com
Web site: http://www.sysmex.com/
http://www.idexx.com/
