Indianapolis – Indigo Biosystems and AIT Laboratories are pleased to announce a new partnership between the two Indianapolis-based companies.

AIT Laboratories, a leading independent reference laboratory specializing in compliance monitoring, forensics, clinical, and pharmaceutical testing, is implementing the use of Indigo’s ASCENT™ technology to improve its chromatographic data analysis and review processes. AIT will be the first laboratory in the nation to use Indigo’s proprietary approach to automated chromatographic review in commercial operations.

In its daily operations, AIT uses high-performance LC/MS/MS instruments to test thousands of blood and urine samples for the purpose of measuring concentrations of various substances, including prescription drugs, illicit drugs, and metabolites. The measurement, analysis, and review process involves a series of quantitative determinations carried out within carefully defined quality rules.

Indigo’s expert system allows AIT to automate an important segment of the process, with the benefits of reduced costs, faster turnaround times, and enhanced quality. AIT expects the new technology to increase its overall production capacity and free up its scientists to focus on cases requiring more attention and review.

“AIT has a long history of pioneering new technologies in our laboratory,” said Ron Thieme, Ph.D., vice president and chief information officer for AIT Laboratories. “We are excited about the partnership with Indigo Biosystems to implement ASCENT™. This system is a game changer for how AIT uses and manages laboratory data and will allow us to increase quality and efficiency. This is yet another way we are able to continue providing the highest standard of service to our customers.”

Randy Julian, president of Indigo Biosystems, said, “We are excited about working with AIT Laboratories. AIT is an innovator and leader in providing superior laboratory services in the sciences of pharmacology and toxicology for the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and forensic professions. It is a great pleasure to partner with them.”

To learn more about ASCENT™ for automated chromatographic data analysis and review, contact Indigo Biosystems at 317-493-2400 or go to www.indigobio.com.

About Indigo Biosystems

Indigo Biosystems provides solutions that dramatically improve laboratory efficiency through the application of advanced algorithms. The company’s solutions deliver financially compelling results and dramatic quality improvements through the automation of data analysis and laboratory processes. To learn more about Indigo Biosystems, visit www.indigobio.com.

About AIT Laboratories

AIT Laboratories, headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., is an independent reference laboratory that is a premiere testing and research institution recognized nationwide for superior customer service and quality in testing. AIT specializes in compliance monitoring, forensics, clinical, and pharmaceutical testing. AIT has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Indiana” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for the third consecutive year. AIT has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the top 5,000 fastest-growing, private companies in the nation for four consecutive years. In 2009, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce named AIT as the “Small Business of the Year.” Learn more about AIT Laboratories at www.AITLabs.com.