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The Challenge of Implementing Rapid Methods for Bioburden and Sterility Testing

20 Sep 2023 | Pharmaceutical

A proven solution for faster sterility and bioburden testing

In this rapidmicrobiology interview Lamin Jallow, Microbiology Technology Specialist for the life science business of Merck, discusses the challenges that laboratories encounter when implementing rapid microbiological methods for bioburden and sterility testing. more...

Red One™ Rapid Bioburden Testing in 4 Hours, Sterility in 4 Days

19 Sep 2023 | Pharmaceutical

A fully automated system for rapid detection of microbial contaminations: Red One™ delivers faster results than traditional methods, allowing more rapid confirmation of pharmaceutical product quality and quicker product release. more...

Third-party Molecular Controls Are Crucial to Accurate Testing in Clinical Laboratories

19 Sep 2023 | Clinical

Third Party Molecular Controls for clinical applications

In this interview with Andrew Zenger, the Global Product Manager at ZeptoMetrix, we learn about how third-party molecular controls are key to developing clinical lab quality practices, regulatory compliance, and factors that labs should consider when choosing a supplier of third-party QC materials. more...

Infectious Disease CRO, Microbiologics, Expands Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory

19 Sep 2023 | Clinical

With deep expertise in the field of virology and multiple BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, Microbiologics offer a comprehensive menu of custom viral biomaterials and testing services to support antiviral drug and vaccine development for biopharma companies worldwide. more...

Sterisart^® Septum for Reliable Sampling from a Sterility Testing Unit

18 Sep 2023 | Laboratory EquipmentOtherPharmaceuticalMicrobiome

This study assessed the Sterisart^® sterility testing device with a septum, for recurrent sterile sample extraction, allowing the coupling with rapid detection methods. Results show that the septum remains intact and the growth media remains sterile even after over 100 repeated sampling events. more...

UriSponge™ Urine Collection Device: Free From Boric Acid, Loaded With Performance!

18 Sep 2023 | Clinical

Copan Urisponge advanced urine collection device

Copan UriSponge™ is the advanced sponge device for urine collection, transport, and preservation, now featuring a new formulation that guarantees outstanding performance and eliminates boric acid from its formula. more...

Dual-cap Sample Collection Tube for Genetic Testing Workflows

18 Sep 2023 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalPharmaceuticalMicrobiomeAssay Development

Dual-cap Sample Collection Tube for PCR Testing

Cap2™ is a new 0.2ml PCR microcentrifuge tube featuring a novel dual-cap design with both hinged lid and screw cap to preserve the integrity of samples used in genetic testing workflows. By acting as both a collection and processing tube, sample transfer can be minimized. more...

Join us at the European Dairy Quality Conference 2023

18 Sep 2023 | Food & Beverage

bioMérieux’s 6th annual European Dairy Quality Conference is a one-day in-person symposium providing the opportunity to share knowledge and network with thought leaders, experts, and professionals from across Europe and beyond. more...

Bio-Shield DON 5 and Bio-Shield Fumonisin 5: USDA/FGIS Approved

14 Sep 2023 | Food & Beverage

ProGnosis Biotech’s Bio-Shield DON 5 and Fumonisin 5 ELISA test kits have received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture's Federal Grain Inspection Service (USDA/FGIS), emphasising their accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness. more...

Rapid Influenza A and B Test: Quick, Easy, and Accurate Diagnosis

14 Sep 2023 | Clinical

The BioPerfectus Influenza A&B Rapid Test kit, has been specifically designed for healthcare professionals. Ensure qualitative detection of influenza virus type A and B antigens in human throat samples with precision and efficiency. more...

Environmentally Friendly Lateral Flow Test Design Removes Need for Nitrocellulose

14 Sep 2023 | Assay Development

Gemina Labs has deployed cellulose (paper) test strips in the lateral flow assay format, a fully biodegradable, environmentally friendly alternative to the industry-standard nitrocellulose strip. more...

Hygiena's Strategic Move in Brazil: Elevating Food Safety Standards and Showcasing Innovation

13 Sep 2023 | Food & Beverage

From unveiling its São Paulo branch to hosting the Summit One Health Brazil 2023, Hygiena reinforces its commitment to Brazil, seeking to revolutionize the nation's food safety protocols and contribute to a healthier, globally-conscious future. more...

IVD Cefiderocol Susceptibility Testing

13 Sep 2023 | Clinical

Download the US-FDA cleared ComASP^® Cefiderocol technical sheet here. ComASP Cefiderocol 0.008-128 is a quantitative broth microdilution method intended for the in-vitro determination of antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria. more...

Still on the move - Alternative and Rapid Microbiological Methods

13 Sep 2023 | Pharmaceutical

Demonstrating comparability with the compendial methods, as well as validation, was often more difficult than anticipated, and regulators were often unfamiliar with such changes. Today, more than 15 years later, we are still on the way At the Alternative and Rapid Methods Conference at PharmaLab 2023 more...

Ensuring Pharmaceutical Quality: The Essential Role of Rapid Sterility and Bioburden Testing

13 Sep 2023 | Pharmaceutical

The Essentail Role of Rapid Sterility and Bioburden Testing

Rapid sterility and bioburden tests are major components of the pharmaceutical strategy. Unlike traditional methods, rapid sterility testing ensures safe releases, curbing contamination risks and helping to deliver safe, quality treatments to patients. more...

Rentschler Biopharma’s UK ATMP Facility Receives MHRA Approval

13 Sep 2023 | Pharmaceutical

MHRA Approved Facility UK for ATMP for clinical trials

Following MHRA approval, Rentschler Biopharma's UK site is now set for clinical production of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors for gene therapy, offering a comprehensive range of services from early process and analytical development through cGMP manufacturing for clinical trials. more...

Expecting More From Your EM Software? Discover Effective Solutions for EM Trending at the 2023 PDA

12 Sep 2023 | Laboratory EquipmentPharmaceuticalVeterinary

Reliable and Effective Trend Analysis from your EM Software

During our participation in the PDA Microbiology Conference, we will collaborate with Vanessa Vasadi Figueroa, who will present an exciting poster delving into various technical discussion points to demonstrate the performance of a specific EM site over time. more...

Multi and Rapid Detection with MICA: Legionella, Pseudomonas, Alicyclobacillus, Bioburden, and E. coli

12 Sep 2023 | Food & BeverageWaterLaboratory Equipment

MICA solution to detect and enumerate different types of bacteri

In today's dynamic microbiological landscape, versatility is paramount. As professionals, we continually seek systems that offer comprehensive, reliable, and timely results. Enter MICA's multifaceted testing suite. more...

Detection of STDs with Tianlong Real-Time PCR Systems

12 Sep 2023 | ClinicalLaboratory EquipmentVeterinaryAssay Development

Tianlong offers sophisticated, high-performance real-time PCR solutions for different clinical settings with systems to meet the needs of both high-throughput laboratories and smaller laboratories where space is limited. more...

INTERSCIENCE Invests €10 Million in Green R&D Center and Factory

11 Sep 2023 | Food & BeverageWaterLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceuticalVeterinaryCosmetic/Personal Care

INTERSCIENCE invests €10 million in green R&D Center and Factory: 3000 m² additional surface - Production volumes x 2 - Storage capacity x 2 - Surface area of R&D offices x 2 - 100% energy autonomy - 100% carbon-free energy - 1600 m² of solar panels - more...

MICA Bioburden: 24h to 48h for Comprehensive Microbial Detection

11 Sep 2023 | Water

Bioburden enumeration total viable count in 24 hours from Diamidex

Revolutionize your microorganisms detection with Diamidex's MICA Advance Bioburden. Enumerate all microorganisms in water within just 24 or 48 hours of incubation. more...

How to Achieve Pharmacopeia-Compliant Bioburden Testing of Viscous Samples

06 Sep 2023 | Pharmaceutical

Viscous samples place distinct demands on each component of a filtration system. Learn from Sartorius Lab Instruments filtration experts how best to achieve accurate microbiological results for viscous liquids. more...

Water Quality, A Critical Parameter in Pharma

05 Sep 2023 | Pharmaceutical

Water monitoring in Pharma is an essential step to guarantee the quality of pharmaceuticals, and to avoid potential health risks to consumers. Learn more about the water testing required according to Eur. Ph. Download Microbiological Analysis in the Pharmaceutical Industry Brochure. more...

Unlocking Efficiency and Quality: The Gappscan G2™ Plate Heat Exchanger Testing System

05 Sep 2023 | Food & BeveragePharmaceutical

This innovative plate heat exchanger (PHE) integrity testing system offers a host of benefits, optimizing production processes and ensuring uncompromised product quality. more...

A Closer Look at the Mycotoxin Rollercoaster Ride of Europe's 2023 Harvest Season

05 Sep 2023 | Food & Beverage

The 2023 European wheat and barley harvest has captured attention due to this year's extreme weather conditions. The season this year was very challenging, presenting a blend of opportunities and obstacles for farmers and agricultural stakeholders. more...

Pyrostar™ NEO, an Endotoxin Detection Reagent Developed by Recombinant Technology

05 Sep 2023 | Pharmaceutical

Pyrostar Neo Synthetic Colorimetric Method

The PYROSTAR™ Neo is an extremely sensitive and specific assay for endotoxin detection using a reagent developed by recombinant technology. more...

Learn Why VeriFi™ Library Amplification Mix is Ideal for Metagenomic Analyses

05 Sep 2023 | WaterClinicalMicrobiome

Learn how using VeriFi™ Library Amplification Mix can improve your metagenomic analysis. Discover the benefits of more unique reads and reduced GC-bias in next-generation sequencing applications. more...

BIOMIC V3 Adds Image Filters for Disk Diffusion and MIC Strip Plates

04 Sep 2023 | Clinical

BIOMIC V3 is an open system using digital imaging to automate reading and CLSI and EUCAST interpretation of clinical microbiology tests and QC from various manufacturers. Systems are customized with optional modules. more...

DNAllergen RT-PCR Kits for the Reliable Detection of Target Allergen Sequences

04 Sep 2023 | Food & Beverage

DNAllergen real-time PCR kits is a new product line completing Gold Standard Diagnostics’ allergen testing solutions with molecular methods. This technique enables the detection of specific allergens that are not easy to identify by immunoassays, and show no cross-reactivity with related species. more...

Slaughter Free FBS Replacement Now Available for B2B Sales

31 Aug 2023 | Laboratory EquipmentPharmaceuticalAssay Development

Plenty, a bovine platelet lysate is an ethical replacement for Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) that is equally effective but available for a fraction of the cost. a culture supplement filled with growth factors and cytokines for regenerative medicine, cell culture, and vaccine production. more...

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