The Only System Solution.
Ortho provides a comprehensive system of screening assays, automation and information management - the components you need to achieve your performance, compliance and efficiency goals.  

The automation you need, when you need it. 

Performance
Ortho delivers consistent, reliable quality assay results in an environment of rapid change, using: 
•  proven assay sensitivity and specificity
•  open system architecture, accepting new or improved assays

Compliance
Ortho offers comprehensive process control, documentation and user verification, with:
•  technology to control discrete functions
•  alarms and corrective action when needed
•  batch Record-of-Events
•  independent quality assurance checks  

Efficiency
Ortho offers dramatic improvement to overall laboratory operations, through: 
•  reduced labor
•  enhanced information management via the network
•  high throughput
•  proven, reliable performance
•  minimal effort for transition

The Ortho Summit™ Processor
The Ortho Summit Processor (OSP) fully automates all screening assays, and has flexibility for adding new tests as required. Designed for mid- to high-volume screening, the OSP is proven in 22 countries and is currently screening over 15 million units of blood annually. The automated features of the OSP and compliance-driven software ensure stringent test standards are met, and all critical functions are monitored, controlled and documented to achieve the highest quality standards. Full audit trails and process reports are available to you and your laboratory's LIS.
•  Incubator - each slot is monitored and controlled within PI limits
•  Dispenser - liquid level sensing and stream checks, before and after dispense, ensure accuracy
•  Washer - liquid level control on dispense and aspiration of each well
•  Reader - each channel is monitored and checked against a reference channel on each measurement