A new Roche Analyzer is speeding up the testing times and providing better blood test data for staff, and ultimately patients at Pembroke Regional Hospital.
The analyzer replaces two older machines.
Dr. David Colantonio is the Lab Director at PRH.
He says the Roche Analyzer speeds the process by reading bar codes to determine the necessary tests and routing the sample to the appropriate section of the unit.
Not only that, but the acquisition is cost-efficient.
Colantonio says the old equipment is being recycled to other labs in the area, and is also helping with student training.
The Roche Analyzer has been functioning since June 11th, following an extensive period of staff training.
