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This week: Low-cost nanopore sequencing COVID-19 saliva-based test; informatics for public health reporting; rapid antigen test results in 15 minutes with dipstick method and Opentrons launch a new HEPA filter for its OT-2 Robot. more...
No Need for Separate Cleanroom with New HEPA Filter
27 Nov 2020 | CP
Opentrons' robotics have enabled high-throughput COVID-19 testing during the pandemic, and a new HEPA filtration unit for their OT-2 robot decreases the risk of contamination for sensitive wet lab applications like PCR and DNA / RNA amplification without need for a cleanroom. more...
Paris Biologics Testing Site Gets Support to Scale-Up
26 Nov 2020 | C
PathoQuest is expanding and upgrading its Paris' site with a €500K support from Paris Île-de-France Region. Next year will see them offering cutting-edge and high-capacity NGS QC testing services for rapid development and release of biologics at a GMP grade. more...
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Gets Boost for Latin America Market
26 Nov 2020 | C
The government of Columbia has recently performed a clinical evaluation of the Edinburgh Genetics ActivXpress+ COVID-19 Antigen Complete Testing Kit with a sample size of over 140 samples. Results show a sensitivity of 90.60% and specificity of 100%. more...
Developed in Europe by ProGnosis Biotech, the Rapid Test Ag 2019-nCov detects the SARS-CoV-2 antigen in nasopharyngeal swab specimens in 15 mins. High Sensitivity (95.56%) & Specificity (99.56%). The test has received a CE-IVD mark. more...
Low-Cost Third-Generation Sequencing Test for SARS-CoV-2
25 Nov 2020 | C
Angstrom Bio has launched a nanopore sequencing saliva-based COVID-19 diagnostic that can provide low-cost, high-frequency and highly accurate testing to "nearly any organization". A SARS-CoV-2 and influenza test is also to be rolled out soon. more...
BD announces streamlined reporting capabilities for COVID-19 data through BD Synapsys™ 3.84 Informatics Solution that simplifies mandatory public health reporting for customers using BD Veritor™ and BD MAX™ systems. more...
Recombinant Version of Mink Strain Spike-Protein Available
24 Nov 2020 | C
Sino Biological has launched a recombinant Y453F RBD protein, the mutation in SARS-CoV-2 that infected mink and workers at a farm in Denmark recently. This protein adds to Sino's large collection of proteins for antibody and vaccine research. more...
ACT Gives Priorclave Green Credentials
24 Nov 2020 | F&BWCPCCM
Accountability, consistency and transparency; the ACT program has given one of it's first eco-labels to Priorclave's cylindrcal chambers research-grade autoclaves for its efficiency in water use and energy. more...
This week: New T-Cell detection test for previous SARS-CoV-2 infection is developed through Microsoft and biotech firm; ECDC say buffers not reliable for rapid antigen tests and FDA OK molecular-based SARS-CoV-2 test for at-home-testing. more...
Urgent Demand From ECDC to Validate COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests
20 Nov 2020 | C
The ECDC has revised its recommendations for rapid antigen testing in a new document that provides independent evaluations of several rapid antigen tests on the market along with requirements labs must adhere to. more...
US FDA Authorizes First At-Home Molecular COVID-19 Test
20 Nov 2020 | C
The US FDA has authorized the first prescription COVID-19 molecular test that can be performed entirely at-home. The test fits into the palm of your hand and uses real-time LAMP technology to give a result in just 11 minutes. more...
CRISPR Dipstick Test for COVID-19 Diagnosis is Rolled Out
20 Nov 2020 | C
Tata Group has begun distributing its Feluda COVID-19 test to labs across India. The CRISPR-based test utilizes a specially adapted Cas9 protein transcription, and a result is read on a dipstick placed into the CRISPR mixture after amplification of the viral material. more...
New Point-of-Care Immunoassay Development Service
17 Nov 2020 | C
Cytiva (Formerly GE Healthcare) has started a new diagnostic test development and support service for point-of-care diagnostic developers to increase speed to market of new tests through infrastructure, expertise and consultation for immunoassay development. more...
A new clinical diagnostic test that measures the T-cell response in SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals that can provide a complete picture of the duration of immunity to the virus following an infection or administration of a vaccine will be released this fall. more...
A new buyer's guide for rapid antigen/POC tests; German Airports automate testing workflow; Precision Genetics prefer Isohelix saliva collection device; ELISA test to measure antibody response for vaccine research and portable device analyzes swabs give positive results in 2 minutes. more...
This buyers guide summarizes the range of COVID-19 rapid tests available on the world market for near-patient, screening and serial testing at workplaces, airports and schools. It also gives details of each supplier and provides a means to contact them. more...
EUROIMMUN has launched the Anti-SARS-CoV-2 QuantiVac™ ELISA (IgG) to quantify IgG antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 S1 antigen. The assay is CE-marked, and the company plans to file for US FDA-EUA. more...
QIAGEN has begun distributing its QIAreach™ SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test for use on digital eHub and eStick system developed by Ellume. The portable device can give a positive result in as little as 2 minutes and a negative in 15 minutes. more...
The new GeneFiX™ Saliva RNA Collection Device from Isohelix has been validated by Precision Genomics and is now its preferred method for saliva collection as part of its FDA-EUA SARS-CoV-2 testing portfolio. more...
Through a partnership with Centogene and Fujirebio, Lufthansa airports in Germany are expandng its antigen testing program for its passengers. Fujirebio will provide Centogene labs with a steady supply of its Lumipulse G SARS-CoV-2 Ag to run on the fully-automated LUMIPULSE G1200 system. more...
This week: A subgenomic RNA test that detects only viable SARS-CoV-2 material; new lateral-flow antibody test development service; several case-studies on the benefits of SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in wastewater and the first rapid antigen surface test. more...
In this special focus on HAIs and AMR, we bring you the latest screening, identification, diagnostic and surveillance kits to give your clinical lab the power to control and treat antimicrobial-resistant infections. more...
IMMY sõna Aspergillus Galactomannan Lateral Flow Assay is recommended by the European Confederation of Medical Microbiology (ECMM) as a screening device in COVID ventilated patients. more...
Scale Up Sample Processing with Automation Compatible Recapper for Screw Cap Tubes
08 Nov 2020 | F&BWCP
Designed to improve efficiency, the AFYS3G Recapper for Screw Cap Tubes can be used as a stand-alone instrument or be simply integrated into a fully automated laboratory environment. more...
The new DeepMARK™ NGS assay for profiling SARS-CoV-2 genomic and subgenomic RNA in clinical specimens has compelling use cases for rapid public health response, research, and vaccine development. more...
AMR Surveillance with BIOMIC V3: Five Key Advantages
04 Nov 2020 | C
BIOMIC V3 is an open system utilizing digital imaging to automate the reading and CLSI/EUCAST interpretation of AST-ID-QC from various manufacturers. BIOMIC V3 is designed and manufactured by Giles Scientific in California. more...
The Winnable Battles: HAIs and Antimicrobial Stewardship
04 Nov 2020 | C
The CDC classifies HAIs as “Winnable Battles” and commits surveillance to reduce the incidence of HAIs and improve patient outcome. The emergence of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) is an urgent threat, requiring immediate action. more...
LBT Innovations has licensed its AI-powered MRSA plate screening and interpretation software to the largest clinical laboratory group in Germany. The APAS independence system with the MRSA Analysis Module can do thousands of plates per day. more...
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