Which labs are required to install the Abbott m2000 System?
Laboratories are currently required to have an Abbott m2000 system installed and validated if they are interested in doing HIV RNA testing for all new protocols in which RNA is a primary endpoint going forward. Q: When will the AIDS Clinical Trial Network (ACTN) International Laboratories (IL) have their Abbott m2000 System platforms installed and how will this process work? A: · The international Laboratories (IL) will have their Abbott m2000 System installation completed by October 2009 per the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the AIDS Clinical Trial Networks and Abbott Molecular Inc. Laboratories should refer to the MOU in order to establish an agreement with Abbott. If you have not received a copy of the MOU, please contact your PNL. · The installation plan has been designed according to a laboratory priority list provided to Abbott Molecular Inc. by the networks and it is expected that the m2000 System installations for all the International Laboratories will be co
