Sanford Laboratories unveils new technology in molecular lab
May 28, 2025
Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health
605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sanford Health has implemented new intelligent automation technology in its molecular laboratory that is poised to expand testing capabilities and maximize efficiencies.
Molecular Process Optimization is a new intelligent automation solution designed by Roche Diagnostics that utilizes both new equipment and a software solution for test automation. Sanford Health is the first health system in the country to apply the state-of-the-art technology into its molecular laboratory.
The advanced instruments aim to achieve a balance of efficiency, turnaround time, and cost-effectiveness, ultimately creating a positive impact on patient care helping providers when it comes to timely decisions on treatment options.
“We are excited about the collaboration with Roche Diagnostics and the enhancements to Sanford Laboratories because of how it will elevate patient care,” said Rochelle Odenbrett, vice president of Sanford Laboratories. “A more efficient and streamlined laboratory is an important benefit when it comes providing results to our patients.”
The technology will also give Sanford Laboratories the opportunity to expand its range of available tests while also improving testing capabilities for vulnerable populations, such as transplant patients, to ensure that comprehensive care is accessible to all patients.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 2.4 million patients and more than 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes 56 hospitals, more than 270 clinic locations, 144 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 1,000 active clinical trials and studies, and nine world clinic locations around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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