LaCar (ns)

LaCar (ns)

LaCar’s newborn screening portfolio provides a complete workflow from blood collection to automated diagnostic reporting, offering 903™ collection cards, automated punchers, immunoassay kits (colorimetric and fluorometric), DNA analysis kits for SMA and SCID, mass spectrometry kits for hemoglobinopathies, and fully automated workstations supported by GeneFoxCub software. The product range enables high-throughput, flexible testing for a wide range of metabolic, genetic, and hematological disorders, helping laboratories deliver fast and reliable early-life diagnoses.

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  1. Sample Collection & Pre-Processing

    • Uses 903™ blood collection cards (standard or custom).

    • Automated punchers improve efficiency, speed, and reduce sampling errors.

  2. Screening Technologies & Kits
    LaCar offers three main screening product lines:

    • Immunoassays (colorimetry & fluorometry) for metabolic and genetic conditions.

    • DNA Analysis kits for SMA and SCID, available separately or combined.

    • Mass Spectrometry kits for multiplex assays, particularly for hemoglobinopathies and metabolic disorders.

  3. Automated Workstations

    • NEO-C-500 for colorimetric immunoassays.

    • NEO-F-500 / 900 / 1200 for fluorometric immunoassays.
      NEO-M-300 by Hamilton for molecular workflows and hemoglobinopathies screening.

  4. GeneFoxCub Software
    Software platform for automated result analysis, interpretation, and report generation, supporting DNA and mass spectrometry workflows.

Conditions Covered

The portfolio supports screening for numerous disorders, including:

  • Phenylketonuria (PKU)

  • Galactosemia

  • Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)

  • Cystic Fibrosis

  • Biotinidase deficiency

  • Congenital Hypothyroidism

  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

  • Hemoglobinopathies (e.g., thalassemias and variant hemoglobins)

Packaging sizes vary by assay type and throughput, offering flexibility for different lab volumes.