RICHMOND, Va., July 23, 2026
Alps Dx has announced the launch of Xpressor™ by Alps Dx, an innovative filtration with capping solution designed to improve oral fluid sample preparation, enhance preanalytical efficiency, and strengthen sample integrity in forensic and clinical toxicology laboratories. The company will officially debut the new device at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) 2026 Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, where it will also showcase its Atelier™ by Alps Dx automated preanalytical processing platform. Together, these technologies demonstrate the company’s commitment to modernizing the oral fluid testing continuum by reducing manual processing steps, minimizing contamination risks, and improving laboratory workflow consistency. As laboratories continue to seek automation and standardized preanalytical solutions, Alps Dx aims to deliver scalable technologies that support higher throughput, operational efficiency, and reliable diagnostic performance across a growing range of clinical and forensic applications.
Xpressor Simplifies Oral Fluid Sample Preparation
Xpressor™ by Alps Dx was developed to address one of the most challenging stages of laboratory diagnostics—the preanalytical handling of oral fluid samples. Traditional sample preparation often requires technicians to manually squeeze collection swabs, frequently change gloves, transfer samples between multiple containers, or perform centrifugation, all of which increase processing time and introduce opportunities for contamination, sample loss, and workflow variability. The newly introduced filtration and capping solution simplifies this process into just two straightforward steps, allowing laboratory personnel to insert the integrated filter and cap directly into the original collection tube. According to Alps Dx, independent early studies indicate that Xpressor produces more consistent sample clarity while reducing manual handling requirements. Laboratories evaluating the technology have also reported improved chain-of-custody traceability, fewer glove changes, reduced contamination risks, lower consumable usage, and faster sample preparation, enabling greater confidence in downstream analytical testing and laboratory efficiency.
Automation Enhances Laboratory Efficiency and Sample Integrity
Alongside the Xpressor launch, Alps Dx will highlight its Atelier™ by Alps Dx automated preanalytical processing platform at ADLM 2026, reinforcing its strategy to automate labor-intensive laboratory workflows. Designed as a scalable, high-throughput automation system, Atelier streamlines sample preparation while improving traceability, minimizing human error, and supporting laboratories seeking operational scalability without significant upfront capital investment through its subscription-based model. Company executives emphasized that improving preanalytical workflows is essential for delivering more reliable diagnostic results and supporting modern laboratory operations. By combining intelligent automation with simplified sample preparation technologies, Alps Dx enables laboratories to optimize turnaround times, preserve sample quality, reduce operational costs, and improve workflow standardization. The integration of Xpressor and Atelier creates a connected preanalytical ecosystem that supports laboratories handling increasing testing volumes while maintaining consistent quality and regulatory compliance.
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Expanding the Future of Oral Fluid Diagnostics
The launch of Xpressor™ represents another milestone in Alps Dx’s expanding portfolio of automated laboratory technologies, which includes instruments, consumables, workflow software, and mobile applications supporting every stage of the oral fluid testing lifecycle. The company’s solutions are designed to serve clinical laboratories, forensic testing facilities, workplace drug testing programs, and emerging decentralized diagnostic environments by improving operational continuity and laboratory productivity. As demand for oral fluid diagnostics continues to increase across healthcare and toxicology applications, laboratories are placing greater emphasis on technologies that reduce manual intervention while ensuring sample integrity and analytical reliability. Alps Dx’s latest innovations reflect the broader trend toward laboratory automation, digital workflow optimization, and standardized preanalytical processes that enhance diagnostic accuracy and operational performance. By introducing Xpressor and continuing the expansion of its integrated testing platform, Alps Dx strengthens its position as an innovator in oral fluid diagnostics while helping laboratories improve efficiency, scalability, and confidence throughout the diagnostic testing process.
Source: Alps Dx press release
