DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics announces two new three-year agreements with Novation
as the sole source for urine chemistry, combined urine chemistry
and microscopy systems, and for microbiology systems and panels.
 Novation serves the purchasing needs of nearly 25,000 VHA and
University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) member organizations and
5,500 Provista members, covering 28,000 U.S. sites.

The members served by Novation have access to a complete line of
Siemens products including chemistry, immunochemistry, integrated
systems, automation solutions, hemostasis, molecular, hematology
and now the urinalysis and microbiology systems and tests. The new
contracts, effective August 1, 2010 for urinalysis and November 1,
2010 for microbiology, provide access to the CLINITEK® and
MicroScan® family of products.

“We are committed to delivering unmatched savings and value for
the members by introducing products and services that are designed
to help drive sustainable results, improve quality and reduce
costs,” said Greg Knapp, Vice President of Sourcing Operations for
Novation. “We are confident that Siemens products will deliver upon
those objectives.”

“We are pleased to expand our relationship with Novation and
offer the members they serve a broad portfolio of products,” said
Michael Reitermann, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics. “At Siemens we are focused on providing innovative
solutions to ensure our customers’ success.”

For more information on Siemens urinalysis and microbiology
portfolios, please visit www.usa.siemens.com/urinalysis
and www.usa.siemens.com/microbiology.

About Novation

Founded in 1998, Novation is the leading health care supply
contracting company for more than 25,000 members of VHA Inc. and
the University HealthSystem

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