Chromsystems Webinars

Our webinars help you to learn more about our products and how they are employed in clinical laboratories. Customers present their research and Chromsystems experts from R&D and Technical Support discuss new products and solutions in the field of clinical diagnostics by LC-MS/MS and HPLC.

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Speaker & Date
Dr Maximilian Dietz, Research & Development Manager, Chromsystems
Carsten Vischer, Business Development Manager Partnering, Hamilton
Thursday, October 08, 2024

Abstract
Discover how automation can enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in your laboratory workflows. Learn more about MassSTAR and its key features such as ease of use, precision, throughput and traceability, as well as innovative technologies such as TADM and CO-RE II.
In addition, Dr Dietz will focus on three specific automated workflow applications: immunosuppressants, vitamin D analysis and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). Each application will cover system configuration, performance insights and analytical data.

Speaker & Date
Dr. Maximilian Dietz, Research & Development Manager, Chromsystems
Thursday, November 10, 2022

Abstract
Automation in clinical LC-MS/MS increases throughput, provides reproducibility, while also eliminating manual errors. However, most automation systems do not take into account clinical requirements such as full regulatory compliance and traceability. In contrast, MassSTAR is a full CE-IVD walkaway solution that automates sample preparation with MassTox® TDM Series A – covering more than 100 parameters. In his talk, Dr. Maximilian Dietz gives key insights into the workflow and explains the benefits in respect of conformity, safety and flexibility.

Speaker & Date
Federico Ponzetto, PhD, University of Turin, Department of Medical Sciences, City of Health and Science University Hospital, Italy
Monday, June 21, 2021

Abstract
Presentation of data from a reorganization of the TDM unit of a clinical laboratory that included the introduction of an automated sample preparation system and three novel LC-MS platforms. The new setup is compared with the previous configuration focusing on the results of immunosuppressant and antiepileptic drugs analysis. The comparison is quantified by applying different quality indicators such as total value of ownership as well as cost of testing, and overall equipment effectiveness; indicators that are commonly employed in other industries to calculate instrument capacity utilization. Furthermore, an overview on the solutions for steroid hormones analysis currently employed in the Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory is provided and the perspectives on automation opportunities in this field will be discussed, taking into account the important information gathered from the experience in the TDM sector.

Comparison of the Gold Standard Ion Exchange Chromatography with LC-MS/MS

Speaker & Date
Rachel Carling, PhD, Consultant Scientist and Director of Biochemical Sciences, Viapath, UK
Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Abstract
Quantitative amino acid analysis in human plasma is essential to the diagnosis and monitoring of inherited disorders of amino acid synthesis, catabolism and transport. Over the years, the gold standard has been to use Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEC). As with most techniques, IEC does have a number of drawbacks. Dr Rachel Carling from Viapath (UK) reports on a study that compares IEC with LC-MS/MS, a method with higher specificity and practical advantages. The data suggest that it might be time to rethink how we approach our quantitative amino acid analysis (AAA) experiments by using LC-MS/MS.

Speaker & Date
Ulrike Ellmann, Scientific Support Manager, Chromsystems
Wednesday, July 29 2020

Abstract
In this webinar you learn more about the LC-MS/MS-based assay for Amino Acid Analysis (AAA) in plasma/serum. Ulrike Ellmann explains how much time can be saved by switching from traditional HPLC assays and discusses how easy it can be to separate isobaric analytes such as leucine, iso-leucine and allo-leucine that many other assays struggle with.