Multi-Center Evaluation of the Automated Immunohematology Instrument, the ORTHO VISION Analyzer

ORTHO VISION Analyzer (Vision), is an immunohematology instrument using ID-MT gel card technology with digital image processing. It has a continuous, random sample access with STAT priority processing. The efficiency and ease of operation of Vision was evaluated at 5 medical centers. De-identified p...

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Published in:Laboratory medicine 2017-02, Vol.48 (1), p.29-38
Main Authors: Aysola, Agnes, Wheeler, Leslie, Brown, Richard, Denham, Rebecca, Colavecchia, Connie, Pavenski, Katerina, Krok, Elizabeth, Hayes, Chelsea, Klapper, Ellen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analyzers
Automation, Laboratory - methods
Blood Grouping and Crossmatching - methods
Digital imaging
Hematology
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted - methods
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Summary:ORTHO VISION Analyzer (Vision), is an immunohematology instrument using ID-MT gel card technology with digital image processing. It has a continuous, random sample access with STAT priority processing. The efficiency and ease of operation of Vision was evaluated at 5 medical centers. De-identified patient samples were tested on the ORTHO ProVue Analyzer (ProVue) and repeated on the Vision mimicking the daily workload pattern. Turnaround times (TAT) were collected and compared. Operators rated key features of the analyzer on a scale of 1 to 5. A total of 507 samples were tested on both instruments at the 5 trial sites. The mean TAT (SD) were 31.6 minutes (5.5) with Vision and 35.7 minutes (8.4) with ProVue, which renders a 12% reduction. Type and screens were performed on 381 samples; the mean TAT (SD) was 32.2 minutes (4.5) with Vision and 37.0 minutes (7.4) with ProVue. Antibody identification with eleven panel cells was performed on 134 samples on Vision; TAT (SD) was 43.2 minutes (8.3). The installation, training, configuration, maintenance and validation processes are all streamlined to provide a short implementation time. The average rating of main functions by the operators was 4.1 to 4.8. Opportunities for improvement, such as flexibility with editing QC results, maintenance schedule, and printing options were identified. The capabilities to perform serial dilutions, to accept pediatric tubes, and review results by e-Connectivity are enhancements over the ProVue. Vision provides shorter TAT compared to ProVue. Every site described a positive experience using Vision.
ISSN:0007-5027
1943-7730
DOI:10.1093/labmed/lmw061