Snelle multiplex-PCR-panels (CSF, feces en luchtwegen) voor Helse Møre og Romsdal HF

The objective of the procurement is to procure reagents and instruments for rapid, syndrome-based multiplex PCR diagnostics for spinal fluid (CNS), faeces (gastrointestinal) and airway samples. Multiplex panels provide quick and broad microbiological diagnostics and are especially useful in acute clinical situations where rapid diagnosis is important for further treatment and any isolation. The Department of Medical Microbiology delivers laboratory examinations within medical microbiology to the hospitals and the primary health service in Møre og Romsdal and has activities with sections at Sjukehuset Nordmøre and Romsdal (SNR) Hjelset and at Ålesund Hospital.

The department works closely with clinical environments and provides both analysis services and professional advice for diagnostics, further review and treatment of infectious diseases. The department is accredited in accordance with NS-EN ISO 15189 and the procurement shall contribute to maintaining high quality, robust work processes and modern instrument park for fast and broad microbiological diagnostics. Two instruments shall be delivered: One instrument to the Ålesund laboratory and one instrument to the laboratory at SNR (Hjelset).

The procurement shall also include an option for a new instrument that can be placed at the hospital in Volda. The delivery shall include assembly/installation, IQ/OQ where relevant, validation support and training of super users/full service for the entire contract period. The system shall support transferring data and analysis replies to the Health Platform.