Now more than ever, laboratories need testing solutions that are accurate, efficient and economical. To achieve the greatest levels of accuracy, testing solutions need to work seamlessly together. To meet this demand, Hologic Gen-Probe has developed the family of DTS Systems. These systems include the DTS 400, DTS 800 and DTS 1600. This full line of automated solutions for low-, medium- and high-volume laboratories can be used with the following Hologic Gen-Probe assays:

• APTIMA COMBO 2 Assay - One test/two results - to differentiate and detect Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC)
   
• APTIMA CT Assay - Single analyte for individual supplemental testing
   
• APTIMA GC Assay - Single analyte for individual supplemental testing
   
• APTIMA HPV Assay - For the detection of E6/E7 mRNA from 14 high-risk types+
   
• APTIMA HCV RNA Qualitative Assay - Used to detect active infection by directly detecting viral RNA and to identify the endpoint of infection following antiviral treatment*++
   
• APTIMA HIV-1 RNA Qualitative Assay - Used to detect HIV infection before the appearance of antibodies*++
   
• PROGENSA PCA3 Assay - Prostate cancer-specific gene to quantify the PCA3 mRNA in urine+

* Not validated to use on SB100 instrument
+ Approved for use in EU; not approved for use in US
++ Approved for use in US only

This single integrated solution is helping more and more laboratories improve workflow.