Clinical Pathology Laboratories
Architect: TAG International
Contractor: Zapalac/Reed Construction
Customer: U.S. Department of Energy
Location: Austin, Texas
Solutions: Laboratory casework, lab equipment, lab furniture, design, installation
Clinical Pathology Labs (CPL) is the Austin area branch of Sonic USA. CPL’s central lab was originally constructed in 1999 housing both laboratory and administrative office space for the organization. Lab volume increased more than 10 fold forcing increased productivity and ultimately the expansion that doubled the size of the original facility and remodeled the entire original building while continuing to operate both lab and office functions. Conversion from fixed lab benches to automation of many laboratory functions caused limitations for growth. Adoption of the scientific casework, Max/Mobile cart and table system allows for continuous changes in the lab floor and provides space, as needed for floor mounted automation.
Top of the Line Solutions
CPL required a flexible lab in which equipment and personnel could be reconfigured efficiently and cost effectively with minimal downtime. CPL has over 1800 employees and a 100,000 square foot main Laboratory in Texas, which offered very little flexibility. CPL, partnered with Haldeman Homme Inc, to develop a lab layout, which optimized space and provided the ability to quickly move and adapt. The primary product used to solve their needs is the Max/Mobile heavy–-duty instrument cart and table system. With these 2 systems and their compli-mentary accessories at their disposal, CPL quickly customized work stations to each process with the confidence knowing they can quickly reconfigure these stations as needed.
State of the Art Results
CPL partnered with Haldeman Homme to develop a lab layout, which optimized space and provided the ability to quickly move and adapt. The primary product used to solve their needs is the Max/Mobile heavy–-duty instrument cart and table system. With these 2 systems and their complimentary accessories at their disposal, CPL quickly customized work stations to each process with the confidence knowing they can quickly reconfigure these stations as needed. CPL now enjoys a state of the art lab, with full flexibility, which will extend their investment for dec-ades. Another key factor CPL considered is the ability this system offers when it comes to adding addi-tional components. The Max/Mobile system is designed to be a “kit of parts”, allowing end users to en-hance their lab environment. The system employed created workstations with careful consideration to plumbing/electrical/IT cable management. Haldeman Homme continues to be a resource for CPL as their labs continue to grow and evolve