Delhi: Abbott announced the launch of its innovative automation solutions, GLP systems Track, to support laboratories’ high-volume needs. India is now the world’s most populous nation, and the population is experiencing a rising chronic disease burden. As a result, the Indian diagnostic sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11 to 12 per cent between 2021 and 2026. The company’s technology offers more flexibility, helping laboratories optimise performance and efficiency to meet this growing demand.
Over the last several years, the need for diagnostic laboratories has increased. Today, up to 70 per cent of medical decisions depend on lab test results. GLP systems Track can help increase accessibility and quality of care by automating lab operations. This automation solution has been installed in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Srinagar.
“Today, the healthcare scenario is constantly changing. To remain efficient and competitive, laboratories must elevate their capabilities to effectively manage changing conditions. Our total solution approach addresses every facet of the complex healthcare equation — with automation at its heart,” said Jamshyd Patravala, General Manager & Country Head – Diagnostics, Abbott India. “This can help increase testing capabilities, thereby addressing the country’s pressing health challenges and creating more sustainable operations.”
With this launch, Abbott aims to strike a balance between quality of care and efficient use of resources. Across different care settings, depending on laboratory size and patient pool, this automation solution can handle bulk test tubes per day. GLP systems Track removes at least 80 per cent of manual steps, minimising manual errors. The automation solution also improves lab workers’ safety by minimising contact with patients’ blood samples and preventing exposure to biomedical waste.
“It comes with several benefits, including an agile track design to support wide range of laboratory layouts and giving flexibility to modify in case of changing testing demand. Its simple user interface and smart software architecture support operational efficiency. This helps improve workflow and productivity, helping to ensure physicians receive critical results at the right time to guide clinical decision-making and better patient care,” said Dr Sandip Shah, Joint Managing Director, Neuberg Group.
Energy-efficient technology, such as scalable automation solutions, improves end-to-end lab efficiency by streamlining workflow and simplifying sample management. As a result, it improves the quality of service and contributes to a sustainable future while maintaining a small footprint.
