Sysmex User Meeting

LYRA’s Sysmex user meeting was held on October 9, 2024 at Hotel Reykjavík Grand. Various presentations were delivered, both by Sysmex representatives and users.

Dr. Sigrún Reykdal, chief physician at Landspítali, gave a presentation on Lymphocytosis, benign vs. malignant, and Arna Óttarsdóttir, a medical laboratory scientist at Landspítali, presented on the implementation of Extended IPU. There were also presentations and introductions from Birgit Worning and Charlotte Amtoft.

The day concluded with a dinner where Björgvin Sveinsson, a technician at LYRA for 19 years, was honored on his retirement.
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Workshops

On October 8, 2024, two workshops were held. The first was about the Tosoh HLC-723 G11 HPLC analyzer, which measures long-term blood sugar levels. In this workshop, Charlotte Amtoft discussed the technology’s fundamentals, how to interpret graphs, and how to respond to error messages.

The second workshop focused on the Extended IPU software. It covered the software’s structure, the best ways to access information, and provided guidance on how to use the software effectively to save time.

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Infinity Workshop

An Infinity workshop was held at LYRA, on September 28 and 29, for users of the Infinty computer system used by research laboratories in Iceland. Two experts from Roche Diagnostics, Kathryn Carrick and Joseph Barnett, came and ran the class. Installation of new tests, settings and problem tracking were carried out there. The group had fun and learned a lot.

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CUBE 30 TOUCH at Sameind

Sameind has taken into use the CUBE 30 TOUCH from DIESSE. It is an advanced medical device designed to facilitate and speed up the analysis of samples in laboratories. The device is used for automatic measurement of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), which is an important factor in the diagnosis of inflammatory and infectious diseases.

CUBE 30 TOUCH has a touch screen that makes operation very user-friendly and simple. The device can work with up to 30 samples at a time and provides results in a short time, which increases the efficiency of Sameind laboratory.

This technology also offers high accuracy and repeatability in measurements, ensuring reliability in results. In addition, the device has the option of connecting to a laboratory system (LIS), which makes data transfer and recording of results even easier.

CUBE 30 TOUCH is therefore an excellent choice for laboratories looking for fast, accurate and user-friendly solutions to improve their services and increase performance.
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Sysmex XN-550 at Höfn

The health center in Höfn in Hornarfjörður has started using the Sysmex XN-550 Hematology Analyzer.

In the attached photo, which was taken at the delivery of the device, is from left, Birgit Worning from Sysmex, Sunna Helgadóttir from LYRA and Ragna Pétursdóttir at the Health Care Center in Höfn in Hornarfjörður.

From the left, Birgit Worning from Sysmex, Sunna Helgadóttir from LYRA and Ragna Pétursdóttir from the Health Care Center in Höfn.
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Lactate analyzers

Lactate analyzers

Lactate Scout Sport is a simple and reliable lactate meter that can be used during any kind of sports training. With the lactic acid meter, it is easy and quick to measure the lactic acid level during exercise.

Results are obtained in 10 seconds and only a small drop of blood on a strip is needed to perform the measurement in the lactic acid meter. Bluetooth is integrated and the device can be connected to heart rate monitors and smart devices. The last 500 measurements can be stored.

Lactic acid measurements are important in sports. When exercising hard, the body produces lactic acid faster than it can be broken down and removed from the bloodstream. This leads to a build-up of lactic acid in the bloodstream.

A lactic acid meter is therefore useful in aerobic training and exercises for the cardiovascular system, to increase endurance without overtraining. Lactic acid is a source of energy and is broken down by muscle cells. Good training aims to achieve a balance of lactic acid production, a balance between the production and breakdown of lactic acid.

Easy lactic acid measurements in 3 steps:
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The Biosen series from EKF Diagnostics is the leader in lactic acid and glucose monitoring for athletes. This is a premium solution for sports organizations and professional sports teams.

Accurate measurement is performed with a single test and the device is easy to use. Results are obtained in 20-45 seconds and up to 120 analyzes can be performed per hour.

Biosen uses special chip sensor technology to deliver measurements quickly and with high accuracy. Due to the good service life of the sensor chip, the system requires little maintenance.

Easy glucose and lactic acid measurements in 3 steps:
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GEM Premier 5000 Blood Gas Analyzer

The research center in Mjódd has put into use the GEM Premier 5000 from Werfen. GEM Premier 5000 is a blood gas device that measures blood gases such as O2, CO2, pH, HCO3, etc.

The device is simple, accurate, reliable and can be connected to a computer system to process data. This is an essential tool for healthcare professionals.

Below you can see Jóhanna Andrea Guðmundsdóttir, the head of the department, with the new blood gas machine.

Jóhanna Andrea Guðmundsdóttir, deildarstjóri.

Jóhanna Andrea Guðmundsdóttir, head of department.

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LYRA’s team

Good teamwork and cohesion is a key element in teamwork at LYRA. Along with TEAM-LYRA, the group is divided into their own team, national team or other football teams as fans, who support their teams with joy and pleasure.

Sometimes the weekend’s games are discussed in the cafeteria, where staff share excitement, joy, losses, wins and all that comes with being part of a team. At LYRA, we don’t just work together, we build empathy and cohesion that strengthens LYRA’s staff as a team.

TEAM-LYRA is an indoor “national team” in joy and work. We work together towards the company’s goals, where a common challenge and satisfaction is shared when goals are achieved.

Such is life in a team. Whether in the workplace, in soccer or in other sports, teamwork is key, along with having fun together and having good and fun times.

LYRA's staff

Back row
Björgvin Sveinsson (Chelsea F.C.), Radoslaw Mateusz Solarski (Holland National), Konrad Krzysztofiak (Poland National), Maciej Krzysztof Zimoch (Poland National), Piotr Cyganik (Real Madrid C.F.), Guðmundur Arnar Jónsson (Liverpool F.C.)

Front row
Emma Victorsdóttir (Arsenal F.C.), Sunna Helgadóttir (Liverpool F.C.), Guðbjartur Örn Gunnarsson (Newcastle United), Höskuldur Höskuldsson (Leeds United), Guðmundur Marías Jensson (Manchester United), Gunnar Leví Haraldsson (Sunderland A.)

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Conference November 9, 2023

LYRA held a conference on November 9, 2023 together with representatives of STAGO and TRIOLAB. Lecturers were dr. Björn Logi Þórarinsson (Landspítali), dr. Páll Torfi Önundarson (Landspítali), Sebastien Gucciardo (STAGO), Jonas Angst (STAGO) and Henriette Winkler (TRIOLAB).

The directors of LYRA, Höskuldur Höskuldsson and Guðbjartur Örn Gunnarsson, recognized Henriette Winkler at the conference for her long and successful work. Then Guðmund Marías Jensson was recognized for 20 years of work at LYRA.
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