Alps Dx provides an automated pre‑analytical platform for oral fluid drug screening, combining the Xpressor cartridge for filtration and sealed capping with the Atelier robotic workstation that handles sample loading, barcode tracking, and workflow orchestration. The system integrates with standard Quantisal kits and LIMS via HL7/FHIR APIs, enabling high‑throughput, traceable processing while reducing manual labor and error rates for forensic and clinical toxicology labs.
Funding
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Problem
Forensic and clinical laboratories face labor‑intensive, error‑prone pre‑analytical steps when processing oral fluid samples for drug screening. Manual filtration, capping, and sample handling limit throughput, increase variability, and hinder the transition from traditional urine testing to a safer, patient‑friendly oral fluid workflow.
Solution
Alps Dx delivers a fully automated pre‑analytical platform that streamlines oral fluid sample preparation from collection to analysis. The Xpressor module provides a purpose‑built filtration and capping cartridge that eliminates manual pipetting and glove changes while preserving assay sensitivity. The Atelier system integrates robotic handling, barcode tracking, and software‑driven workflow orchestration to batch‑process samples with consistent timing and reduced hands‑on time. Both devices are compatible with standard Quantisal collection kits and can be linked to laboratory information systems via secure APIs, enabling higher test volumes, improved data quality, and a faster path to reliable results without requiring large capital outlays.
Features
- Xpressor™ cartridge combines filtration and sealed capping in a two‑step manual insertion, reducing sample handling steps and exposure risk.
- Atelier automation workstation employs robotic arm movement, vision‑guided sample loading, and programmable protocols to execute high‑throughput pre‑analytical processing.
- Integrated barcode and RFID tracking ensures sample traceability throughout the workflow, supporting compliance with CLIA and ISO standards.
- Open API and HL7/FHIR‑compatible data export allow seamless connection to LIMS and electronic health record systems.
- Modular design supports parallel operation with multiple Quantisal™ oral fluid collection devices, facilitating scale‑out for large testing sites.
- Real‑time process monitoring dashboard provides KPI analytics (throughput, error rates, reagent usage) for operational optimization.
- Built‑in safety interlocks and contamination‑control protocols meet OSHA and biosafety requirements for toxicology labs.