On August 11, 2012, Chuong Nhan Trading Service Co., Ltd. and Arkray Company from Japan held a conference with the topic “HbA1c – Solution from Arkray” at Moevempick Hotel, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.
The conference was honored to welcome Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tong – Vice President of Vietnam Association of Biochemistry, President of HCMC Association of Clinical Biochemists, Deputy Director of Medic Medical Diagnostic Center, Prof. Do Dinh Ho – Former President of Vietnam Association of Biochemistry, Honorary Vice President of HCMC Association of Clinical Biochemists; Mr. Tran Huu Tam – Director of Center for Standardization and Quality Control in Medical Lab of HCMC – Vice President of HCMC Association of Clinical Biochemists and more than 150 guests from various hospitals, clinics, medical centers in Ho Chi Minh City and provinces attended.
During the opening, Mr. Nguyen Huu Toan – Chairman of Chuong Nhan Company’s Board of Members – clearly stated the meaning and purpose of the conference and on behalf of all employees of the company, sent his gratitude to all representatives. Mr. Nguyen Huu Toan also clarified the role of Chuong Nhan Company as the official distributor of Arkray Japan products in Vietnam.
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Mr.Motoki Kubo – Deputy Director of Region Development (Asia Pacific) – Arkray’s Representative | Mr.Masayoshi Abe – Director of Scientific Support Arkray’s Representative |
As the representative of the manufacturer – Mr. Motoki Kubo – Deputy Director of Region development Asia – Pacific – introduced the history and developments of Arkray company.
Going into the main content of the conference, Mr. Masayoshi Abe – Scientific Support Director of Arkray Company clearly stated the application-orientated of the specialized diabetes analyzer (HbA1c) – ADAMS A1c – HA 8180V researched and manufactured by Arkray company in Japan.
The visitors view and test on the HbA1c Analyser
The visitors were also particularly interested in the HbA1c analyzer introduced by Arkray. This is a modern analyzer utilizing high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) – this is a method that meets NGSP standards and has been recommended by IFCC as “Gold Standard Method”. The advantages of the machine are fast sample analysis speed, which only takes 48 or 90 seconds per sample, running continuously up to 100 samples and can be extend up to 250 samples. The representatives discussed as well as raised questions related to the differences of the ADAMS A1c – HA 8180V series manufactured by Arkray Japan company with some other models in the market of HbA1c analyzer in Vietnam today.
The conference took place in a friendly atmosphere and received special attention about the product line researched and manufactured by Arkray – Japan and currently circulating in Vietnam of the participants.
Dr.Nguyen Thanh Tong – Vice President of Vietnam Association of Biochemistry, President of HCMC Association of Clinical Biochemists, Deputy Director of Medic Medical Diagnostic Center
Mr.Tran Huu Tam – Director of Center for Standardization and Quality Control in Medical Lab of HCMC – Vice President of HCMC Association of Clinical Biochemists