Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics has been selected by Premier Inc., a large Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), to provide a complete line of immunoassay, chemistry, automation and urinalysis solutions. The agreement is part of Premier's recently issued "Core Lab" segment which sought solution providers in six separate bid categories.

Hospitals in Premier's alliance will utilize the full line of ADVIA Chemistry Systems, including ADVIA 2400, 1800, and 1200. The full line of Immunoassay Systems, such as ADVIA Centaur XP, ADVIA Centaur CP, IMMULITE 1000, 2000, 2500 and Automation Solutions such as ADVIA WorkCell and ADVIA LabCell.