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Bugbox Calculator: Compare Bugbox to Anaerobic Jars

20 Apr 2021 | WaterClinicalOtherPharmaceuticalMicrobiome

Which is cheaper anaerobic jars or a workstation

Can your laboratory afford to keep using jars? Try our comparison tool. more...

Study Shows Respiratory Panel Aids Antibiotic Stewardship in COVID & non-COVID Pneumonia Cases

19 Apr 2021 | Clinical

Syndromic testing with Unyvero HPN and LRT BAL panels can improve patient care and time to appropriate targeted antibiotic therapy in COVID-19 pneumonia patients, as well as in a non-COVID-19 population with suspicion of pneumonia, including Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (PJP). more...

Rapid MRSA/MSSA PCR Panel is CE-Marked

19 Apr 2021 | Clinical

The ultrafast PCR|ONE System, developed by Curiosity Diagnostics, a wholly own SPV of Scope Fluidics S.A., has received CE-IVD certification for the diagnosis of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Results in 15 mins. more...

Microbiologics Expands its Virology Services to Support Drug and Vaccine Researchers and Developers

14 Apr 2021 | Clinical

Microbiologics Virology Services for Drug and Vaccine Research and Development

Investment in an additional BSL-3 facility allows for increased capabilities and capacity for Microbiologics to provide anti-infective testing, assay development and biomaterial production services for highly infectious pathogens, including COVID-19 and other emerging diseases more...

Special Focus on Molecular Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Variants

13 Apr 2021 | WaterClinical

This special focus on 'Molecular Testing of SARS-CoV-2 Variants' includes featured products from suppliers around the world, who can provide you with reagents, equipment, and test kits allowing you to optimize your COVID-19 testing workflow. more...

Three Major SARS-CoV-2 Variants

12 Apr 2021 | Clinical

Bioperfectus COVID-19 Coronavirus Real-Time PCR Kit and COVID-19 Coronavirus and Influenza A/B Virus Real-Time PCR Kit can maintain their effectiveness and accuracy in the face of developing variants. Read this overview on SARS-CoV-2 variants to find out more. more...

B.1.1.7, B.1.351, & P-1 Inactivated Whole Virus SARS-CoV-2 Variants

12 Apr 2021 | Clinical

SARS CoV 2 Inactivated Variants for assay development

Microbiologics offers high titer inactivated whole virus RUO materials for B.1.1.7, B.1.351, and other SARS-CoV-2 variants. more...

Smart Extraction Tubes for Lateral Flow Kit Manufacturers

12 Apr 2021 | Clinical

Best Tube for Extraction Buffer Lateral Flow Kits

Specially engineered for point of care kit manufacturers, this extraction reagent tube makes it easier to ensure correct antigen extraction from swab samples whilst minimizing potential of dripping and comes with attached cap forming airtight seal. more...

New Wastewater Testing Service for Community-wide Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 Variants

12 Apr 2021 | WaterClinical

Wastewater Testing for Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Zymo Research is now offering community-wide SARS-CoV-2 detection and variant tracking with the Environ COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Service. The new service allows tracking of viral variants & vaccine resistance with a single sample. more...

Launch of CE-Marked Test to Detect Multiple COVID-19 Variants of Concern

12 Apr 2021 | Clinical

CE-Mark Test to Detect Multiple COVID-19 Variants

Novacyt has launched its SNPsig® VariPLEX™, a CE-Marked PCR assay panel that is able to detect the four COVID-19 variants of concern (VOC) that are currently recognized and the two most biologically significant mutations in a single kit. more...

Skip Extraction of SARS-CoV-2 with MicroLYSIS-RNA

09 Apr 2021 | Clinical

MicroLYSIS RNA is a powerful reagent for COVID-19 testing by releasing RT-qPCR-ready RNA from a range of samples that include: swabs, viral transport medium, and saliva. The resulting lysate is ready for RT-qPCR testing. more...

Detecting SARS-CoV-2 Variant Types with VIRType SARS-CoV-2 Kits

08 Apr 2021 | WaterClinical

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis Eurofins GeneScan Technologies GmbH has developed a comprehensive SARS-CoV-2 solution as well as the highly specific VIRType RT-PCRs for the detection of the main variants of concern. more...

PCR Products You Can Rely On – Expanded Range from PCR Biosystems

08 Apr 2021 | Clinical

PCR reagents for SARS-CoV-2 variant testing

PCR Biosystems is committed to providing researchers, developers, and diagnostics manufacturers with the PCR products they need in the global response to COVID-19. Discover how to boost the accuracy and sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 detection. more...

Reagent Resource for Studying SARS-CoV-2 Variants

07 Apr 2021 | Clinical

Sino Biological has developed 80+ recombinant RBD/Spike, and N protein mutants carrying the mutations of high interest, such as N501Y and E484K identified in three fast-spreading SARS-CoV-2 variants, U.K. B.1.1.7, Brazil P.1, and South Africa B.1.351. more...

Specific PCR-based Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Including New Variants

07 Apr 2021 | Clinical

Specific PCR Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Including New Variants

The EURORealTime SARS-CoV-2 from EUROIMMUN provides fast and highly specific detection of SARS-CoV-2 including the new lineages B.1.1.7, B.1.351, and P.1. The assay is available as a single parameter test or in combination with Influenza A/B. more...

Latest Updates on COVID-19 Testing - Kits, Products, Services, Instrumentation - 6 April 2021

06 Apr 2021 | Clinical

This week: New software upscales COVID-19 testing; Collection device for SARS-CoV-2 is cleared by FDA and a new Next-generation sequencing panel is authorized by US FDA. more...

New B. burgdorferi (Lyme Disease) Serological Assay Available

01 Apr 2021 | ClinicalVeterinary

Gold Standard Diagnostics (GSD) has launched a new Lyme Disease serologic assay, the B. burgdorferi IgG/IgM VlsE-OspC ELISA. This assay has been FDA cleared for use as an integral part of the Modified Two-Tiered Testing algorithm (MTTT) available from GSD. more...

Getting Facts from Microbiome's Big Data - Interview with CosmosID

30 Mar 2021 | Food & BeverageClinicalMicrobiome

CosmosID is a government award-winning big data genomics company and in this interview with its CEO Manoj Dadlani, he describes their recent work on SARS-CoV-2 sequencing, the depth of microbiome info they can provide clients across various sectors & their new direct-to-consumer gut health test. more...

Latest Updates on COVID-19 Testing - Kits, Products, Services, Instrumentation - 30 March 2021

30 Mar 2021 | Clinical

This week: New air sampler validated for SARS-CoV-2; ECDC for self-testing; cost-effective lateral-flow reader; RT-LAMP test is launched; FDA grant multiplex assay 'de novo' status & an updated RT-PCR kit for variants of concern. more...

MedSchenker™ Smart Transport Medium

26 Mar 2021 | Clinical

FDA listed collection and transport system for maintenance and long term freeze storage of viruses including Flu, Covid19, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma. CQ-Lock™ screw cap maintains organism viability for 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature. more...

IUL Launches iPeak®+, The New Lateral Flow Reader for Large Cassettes

26 Mar 2021 | Food & BeverageClinicalVeterinary

Keep Track of Point of Care Lateral Flow Test Results

The iPeak+ is a cost-effective lateral flow test reader delivering quantitative and qualitative results, able to read up to 5 strips with 7 lines per strip at once, making analysis of point of care tests objective, sensitive and traceable. more...

New RT-PCR Kit Detects Mutations in Most SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern

23 Mar 2021 | Clinical

RT-PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 variants

The new GSD NovaType II kit from Eurofins Technologies can now detect the N501Y and E484K mutations common to most VOC (Variants Of Concern) and the K417N mutation (specific to B.1.351 first identified in South Africa), with high sensitivity in under 2 hrs. more...

PCR Biosystems Launches Advanced Bst Polymerase Reagents

18 Mar 2021 | Clinical

Rapid molecular COVID-19 Testing using Isothermal Amplification

IsoFast Bst Polymerase reagents enable rapid, robust, and sensitive amplification of DNA and RNA targets without the need for thermocycling equipment. By delivering results within 30 minutes, the reagents are highly suited to use in the field. more...

INTEGRA’s VOYAGER Speeds up Critical Molecular Biology Experiments for Vital Cancer Research

18 Mar 2021 | ClinicalOtherPharmaceutical

Senior Research Associate Ahuva Odenheimer

Find out how INTEGRA Biosciences’ VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipette is increasing both throughput and reproducibility at the push of a button. more...

MWE's Inactivation Media Enables Safe Transport & Molecular Testing of Bacteria & Viruses

16 Mar 2021 | Clinical

Inactivation medium for viruses and bacteria

Medical Wire (MWE) has upscaled production of its inactivation medium Sigma MM™ that inactivates bacteria and viruses & preserves RNA/DNA for molecular testing. Public Health England (UK) has confirmed that Sigma MM™ provides effective inactivation of SARS CoV-2. more...

Latest Updates on COVID-19 Testing - Kits, Products, Services, Instrumentation - 16 March 2021

16 Mar 2021 | Clinical

This week: Patient-friendly rapid antigen test; Inactivation media kills coronavirus within the hour; Gold-standard test accepts self-collected saliva specimen by post; New CE-IVD T-cell detection test files for FDA-EUA & reasons on why antigen tests are in short supply. more...

RollBag® - A New Wire Free Range of Sterile Sampling Bags

16 Mar 2021 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalPharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal CareMicrobiome

RollBag® is made from robust PolySilk® with a sticker closure specially designed for sampling any liquid or solid sample, for the food, medical, animal health or environmental industries. Wire-free makes for easier disposal. more...

MedSchenker® Mid-turbinate CavSwab™ Has Age Recommended Stop Points for Pediatric Patients

15 Mar 2021 | Clinical

Mid-turbinate swab has notch markings on the nylon shaft to make getting the required depth easier for pediatric patients, whilst the face of a bear, helps distract and put younger patients at ease. more...

Free Samples! WESAIL Biotech COVID-19 CE-Marked Test Family

12 Mar 2021 | Clinical

Free samples CE-marked rapid COVID-19 Test Kits

WESAIL's COVID-19 diagnostic family includes Antigen Test Kits, Neutralizing Antibody Test Kits, Flu+Ag Test Kits and IgM/IgG Test Kits, which has completed registration and established strong sales in Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey and other countries. more...

3 Facts Hidden Behind the Shortage of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test in EU

12 Mar 2021 | Clinical

Rapid Antigen CE-marked Lateral Flow Test for SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19

Bioperfectus aims to supply the world with its clinically proven & UK government evaluated accurate rapid antigen test for COVID-19. In this feature, find why there's a shortage of antigen tests on the market and how Bioperfectus can help. more...

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