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Children's Hospital Unveils Automated Lab Tech | Washington DC News
Children’s National in D.C. just unveiled a revolutionary automated lab system that’s slashing wait times for kids’ blood tests—getting results back in hours instead of days. Think of it as a high-tech factory line for tiny vials: robots handle everything from prep to spinning and testing, minimizing human touchpoints and cutting down on delays. Capable of running 100 common chemistry tests—including sodium, potassium, and thyroid levels—it’s the first pediatric hospital to adopt this adult-only tech, perfectly scaled for smaller child samples. After a year of setup, the system already powers…
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