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WIN a VIAFLO 96/384 to Supercharge Your Microplate Pipetting!

17 Jan 2019 | CP

WIN a VIAFLO 96/384 to Supercharge Your Microplate Pipetting!
Integra Biosciences is offering labs the chance to win a VIAFLO 96/384 pipette.  All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is fill out a short questionnaire. more...

Can you Scan and De-code a Whole Rack of 2D Data Matrix Codes in less than 5 Seconds? DR500 Can!

17 Jan 2019 | CP

The new Micronic Rack Reader DR500 complete with in-house designed Micronic Code Reader Software is optimized for rapid and accurate sample identification. more...

Microbiology Insider

15 Jan 2019 | F&BCPV

Microbiology Insider
Download your free copy of our latest Insider Magazine today – available online now! more...

New Autoclave and Effluent Decontamination Systems (EDS) Guide from Astell

15 Jan 2019 | F&BWCOPVCC

Astell's latest 36-page brochure is now available in print and download, includes explanation of important options for choosing an autoclave - cooling, vacuum and direct steam. more...

Small Footprint Decapper Improves Efficency Without Losing Bench Space

15 Jan 2019 | F&BCOP

LabElite DeCapper SL is compatible with labware in 96-, 48-, and 24-format tube racks, with internal or external threads, such as microtubes, cryovials, and speciality tubes, from all major labware manufacturers.

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Astell Introduces Closed Door Drying Benchtop Autoclaves

09 Jan 2019 | F&BCOPCC

At the end of each cycle the controller automatically instigates load drying – where filtered air is circulated through the chamber by an efficient air pump, rapidly evaporating moisture within the load to leave the contents condensate free. more...

New Aspergillus Monoclonal Antibody for Use in Immunoassays

04 Jan 2019 | CO

Virostat's new rabbit monoclonal antibody to Aspergillus species recognizes numerous Aspergillus species and is reactive with all strains of Aspergillus fumigatus tested. It functions well in IFA, IHC and self-pairs in ELISA, applications include use in ELISA and lateral flow immunoassays. more...

Fast Legionella Identification with BACGene Legionella Multiplex

03 Jan 2019 | F&BWCPCC

BACGene Legionella Multiplex kit
The BACGene Legionella Multiplex kit is a real-time PCR assay for the simultaneous confirmation and identification of Legionella spp., Legionella pneumophila and Legionella pneumophila subsp. pneumophila SG1 from presumptive positive colonies. more...

CE Marking for Novacyte's Real-Time PCR Kits for BK and Epstein Barr Virus

31 Dec 2018 | C

First of an expanding menu of tests these new molecular kits have been developed to provide quantitative detection of viral DNA extracted from blood plasma and urine (BKV kit), or blood plasma and whole blood (EBV kit) from immunocompromised patients. more...

FDA Clearance for BD MAX™ Enteric Viral Panel

31 Dec 2018 | C

Now with FDA clearance, the BD MAX ™ enteric viral panel is designed for targeted detection of the viral cause of infectious diarrhea symptoms in all care settings and can detect norovirus, rotavirus, adenovirus, human astrovirus, and sapovirus with results in less than 3.5 hours. more...

Microbiologics Expands Its Molecular Diagnostics QC Offering for Respiratory Assays

17 Dec 2018 | C

QC panels for Group A Streps and Respiratory Assays
The Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Control Panel and Respiratory (21 Targets) Control Panel include convenient features such as multiplexed pellets, swabs that mimic patient sample processing and room temperature storage. more...

Streamlining Workflow with INTEGRA’s VIAFLO 96/384

13 Dec 2018 | CPV

96/384 Multichannel electroic pipette
Process samples 5 times faster!  Alex Figueiredo, PhD student at University of Zurich, is conducting experimental evolution on bacteria.  Here he explains how INTEGRA's VIAFLO 96/384 multichannel pipette speeds up the laborious process. more...

FDA Clearance for DiaSorin's New SimplexaGroup B Strep Direct

04 Dec 2018 | C

Designed for use on the LIAISON MDX instrument, the new test enables the direct detection of Group B Streptococcus DNA. more...

New Zika Immunoassays With Unprecedented Specificity and Sensitivity

04 Dec 2018 | CP

The Native Antigen Company has launched a series of ground-breaking immunoassays for Zika virus, offering researchers in academia, public health and drug discovery the capability to work with unprecedented levels of specificity and sensitivity. more...

LGC Strengthens Position in Clinical QC Tools With Acquisition of Seracare Life Sciences

03 Dec 2018 | C

SeraCare’s global customer base includes in-vitro diagnostics assay developers and manufacturers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and proficiency providers. more...

PhenoMATRIX™ for WASPLab®: AI for Sample Interpretation & Sorting

29 Nov 2018 | C

transform how you interpret and sort culture plates
PhenoMATRIX™ now in routine use at LABOSUD clinical laboratory in Montpellier, France, is an exclusive expert system module that promises to transform the way that microbiology labs interpret and sort culture plates. more...

Special Focus on Ready to Use (RTU) Microbiology Culture Media

29 Nov 2018 | F&BCOPV

Prepared microbiological culture media
Showcasing the RTU product ranges available from a number of different suppliers of prepared media - from RTU chromogenic media to ready to rehydrate in bags. Find out how to choose a media supplier and what validations are needed to introduce RTU into your lab. more...

Liofilchem’s Offer of Ready to Use Media

29 Nov 2018 | F&BCP

petri dish
Liofilchem produces ISO 11133 complaint ready-to-use culture media in petri dish formats such as 90 mm, 140 mm, 60 mm (for water testing), 55 mm (Contact Plate), Easy Dry plates, tubes and bottles, bags, Dip-Slide and Contact Slide formats. more...

bioTRADING - Diagnostics & Ready Prepared Media is our
Culture! ©

28 Nov 2018 | F&BWCPCC

Ready to Use Media FDA/cGMP/GLP
bioTRADING Benelux B.V. manufactures Ready to Use Culture Media and animal blood products - aiming to achieve the highest degree of product quality processes, services are continuously improved and are also in line with international standards, FDA/cGMP/GLP guidelines and customer requirements. more...

How to Choose and Validate Your Ready-to-Use (RTU) Media

27 Nov 2018 | F&BWCP

How to validate Ready to Use Culture Media
In this exculsive interview with Barbara Gerten, Senior Scientist Traditional Microbiology with Merck KGaA, we discuss how to choose a prepared media supplier and what validations are needed to implement it into your lab accreditation scheme. more...

First Placement of APAS® Independence in a US Lab

26 Nov 2018 | CP

APAS® (Automated Plate Assessment System
The APAS® (automated plate assessment system) Independence uses artificial intelligence technology for automated imaging, image analysis, interpretation and reporting of growth on microbiology culture plates after incubation. more...

Life Science Manufacturers Recognized at Sustainable Laboratories Conference

26 Nov 2018 | F&BCP

In 2014 alone, it was estimated that labs discarded over 12 billion pounds of plastic—which doesn't include gloves, hazardous waste and packaging waste. Using the ACT labelling system, organizations and individuals can significantly reduce their environmental impact.  more...

Cherwell Supports Key Microbiological Event

22 Nov 2018 | CP

Cherwell's exhibition stand
Meet Cherwell's team of cleanroom microbiology experts, in Nottingham, at Pharmig's 26th annual conference. more...

FDA Clearance for BD's Phoenix™ Fully-automated Test for Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms

19 Nov 2018 | C

The BD Phoenix™ CPO detect test, phenotypically detects CPOs and can provide the Ambler classification of the enzyme produced to help inform clinicians in appropriate therapy selection. more...

BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Pneumonia Panels Gain FDA clearance and CE Marking

19 Nov 2018 | C

The BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Pneumonia Panel identifies 33 targets in sputum (including endotracheal aspirate) and bronchoalveolar lavage (including mini-BAL) sample types. The target list includes: 18 bacteria, 8 viruses and 7 antimicrobial resistance genes. more...

rapidmicrobiology Media Kit 2019 Now Available

13 Nov 2018 | F&BWCOPVCC

rapidmicrobiology Media Kit 2019
Of interest to anyone involved in marketing microbiology products to routine test labs, make sure your brand and products are included on the rapidmicrobiology website and newsletter in 2019. Request your media kit 2019 here. more...

INTEGRA named ‘2018 Global Laboratory Pipetting Company of the Year’

13 Nov 2018 | F&BWCPCC

INTEGRA - Award Winning Pipettes
Frost & Sullivan’s conducted extensive research using key benchmarking criteria across two main areas – visionary impact and performance, and customer impact – to compare companies in the industry, and found that INTEGRA surpassed the competition. more...

OpGen Collaborates With QIAGEN to Commercialize Rapid Diagnostic for AMR

13 Nov 2018 | C

AMR Gene Panel family of rapid diagnostics tests has been designed to detect and identify multidrugresistant bacterial pathogens in urine and bacterial isolates in approximately two hours. more...

Panther Fusion® Bordetella Assay Receives CE Mark in Europe

13 Nov 2018 | C

Panther Fusion® Bordetella assay has received CE mark in Europe the assay accurately detects and differentiates Bordetella pertussis and parapertussis, ensuring the appropriate antibiotic treatmentis selected. more...

FDA-Cleared Liofilchem MTS™ (MIC Test Strip) Penicillin G (P)

13 Nov 2018 | CP

Petri Dish
Liofilchem has received clearance from the FDA to market in the United States the MTS™ (MIC Test Strip) Penicillin G more...

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