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The paper summarizes the current knowledge of viable PCR, and general recommendations that might be useful for assay optimization are fully discussed.


A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology looked at four commercial chromogenic media for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)


The BC-GP test notably expands Nanosphere's infectious disease test capabilities to include fast detection of bacteria that can cause deadly bloodstream infections, an increasingly recognized health threat.


Lab M Adds Six New Distribution Partners Worldwide
These appointments enable the delivery of increasingly localised support to users of Lab M culture media and associated products in Western Europe, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

The kit will be comprised of PathGEN Dx's proprietary reagents, an automated software package, and a contract manufactured GeneChip® microarray from Affymetrix.


The new BD MAX™ MRSA molecular test has received a Moderate Complexity rating under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88).


For diagnostic and public health microbiology, this open access paper examines where whole genome sequencing might be cost effective compared to current alternatives.


BD FACSMicroCount™ System Product Video Now Available
Confidence in microbial testing solutions that save you time. Time is money. BD FACSMicroCount™ System Product Video now available.

Sensititre YeastOne: More Antifungal Options, Lower Cost per Test
Thermo Scientific Sensititre YeastOne products include the only FDA-cleared broth microdilution plate for antifungal susceptibility testing.

Second ProtoCOL System used at Prestigious UCL Institute of Child Health
Synbiosis announce its ProtoCOL 3 automated colony counter is being used at one of Europe's largest children's health research facilities, the UCL ICH to rapidly assess the effectiveness of novel vaccines.

The VACUSIP from INTEGRA provides an ideal benchtop solution for the safe aspiration and disposal of small volumes of liquid waste in clinical, molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology labs.


Asynt has announced the availability of new data demonstrating the outstanding performance of its DrySyn Classic heating blocks.


Sigma-Virocult® - The Challenge of H3N2v
Sigma-Virocult® from Medical Wire is the ideal device for H3N2v variant seasonal influenza A virus (with the influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 M gene).

Lab M Quickly Uses New Facility to Diversify Product Range
Microbiology company Lab M is taking advantage of the additional manufacturing capability created by its move in June to new HQ in Heywood, Greater Manchester, UK.

Rapid, Accurate Identification of Over 400 Organisms in Just Four Hours
RapID™ panels offer easy, one-step, simultaneous inoculation of dehydrated reactants in tray wells, for manual identification of over 400 medically important organisms.

Public Health Wales is using Luminex's CE marked xTAG Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) for outbreak investigation activities during Olympic and Paralympic training and events taking place in Wales.


The Quidel Molecular Direct C. difficile Tox A/B assay kit includes an extraction-free, three-step sample preparation process that requires no heat step, no timed step, and no centrifugation as an added benefit.


With this remarkable system you can test for a comprehensive panel of respiratory pathogens in one, easy-to-use multiplex PCR test that provides results in about an hour.


The CoolCLAVE™ from AMSBIO is effective in sterilizing and deodorizing lightly contaminated pipettes, pipette tips, gloves, plates, small instruments, and even personal items such as keys and glasses.


New generation MEDIACLAVE 10/30 systems now provide the feature of digitally signed log files as a safeguard against tampering with downloaded files. Complies with FDA (21CFR Part 11) and EU (GMP Annex 11).


Priorclave Launch Autoclave Performance Analyser
The new system enables Priorclave to provide increased worldwide support ensuring that autoclave users maximise the performance of their steam sterilisers whatever and wherever the application and medium.

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