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To address these needs, Abbott developed i-STAT Alinity to be intelligent, intuitive and easy to use, empowering healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care for people across the globe. First-of-its kind, patented features include:
In today's pressure-packed healthcare environment, clinicians rely on easy-to-use testing technologies that do not require complex training. Innovative point of care testing tools like Abbott's i-STAT Alinity can help address this need and provide a simpler experience for those who use it, allowing them to accurately diagnose and treat patients faster and more efficiently.
DESIGNED WITH CUSTOMER-DRIVEN INSIGHTS To better understand customer needs, Abbott sent cross-functional teams to visit administrators, clinicians and laboratory professionals to gain specific insights on the experiences and challenges healthcare providers face day-to-day with point of care testing.
i-STAT Alinity is the first of several next-generation instruments Abbott will launch as part of its harmonized family of Alinity systems across point of care, immunoassay, clinical chemistry, hematology, blood and plasma screening and molecular diagnostics. To learn more about Abbott's i-STAT Alinity, visit www.abbott.com/newsroom/news.html . Healthcare providers can find more information at https://www.abbottpointofcare.com/i - stat - alinity - ce .
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1 i-STAT Alinity is launching with a comprehensive test menu, including blood gases, chemistries, electrolytes and hematology. Commercial availability of cartridges may vary depending on geographic locations. Cardiac markers, coagulation and other tests will be available at a later date.