News : clinical, May 2016

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ChromaZona, Expert Microbial Identification and AST Analysis System

31 May 2016

Intended for clinical microbiology laboratories, ChromaZona image analysis system can identify organisms growing on chromogenic media and auto read and calculate MIC values from antibiotic inhibition zones according the EUCAST standards.

GranuCult™ Culture Media is ISO 11133:2014 Compliant

Accreditation

31 May 2016

The GranuCult™ range of dehydrated microbiological media complies with the ISO 11133:2014 standard covering the preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media.

The Art of Clinical Microbiology - Book by Michael Addidle

31 May 2016

A new book written by practicing clinical microbiologist Michael Addidle with thoughts, opinions and explanations of concepts in clinical diagnostic microbiology.

Amplichek II Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics of HAIs

Clostridium difficile

30 May 2016

Amplichek II is an independent, multi-analyte quality control that monitors the performance of in vitro laboratory nucleic acid testing procedures for the qualitative detection of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs).

ATCC^®Minis are Now More Convenient than Ever!

QC Organisms

30 May 2016

ATCC^®Minis are now more convenient than ever – ready-to-use quality control strains in glycerol stocks with stable storage at -20°C for up to one year!

Patent Granted for Automated Plate Assessment System

Automation Workflow Optimization

24 May 2016

The APAS® Independence is an automated culture plate reader and sorter that integrates APAS® with high-speed robotic plate-handling equipment in a world-first plate-handling solution.

Complete Range of Dengue Virus Proteins for Diagnostic Test Manufacturers

Chikungunya virus Zika Virus Diagnostic Manufacturing

24 May 2016

Aalto Bio Reagents now have available a new complete range of Dengue virus proteins from serotypes 1-4 for diagnostic test manufacturers, vaccine developers and researchers globally.

Lyophilisation Services Boosts Revenue for Biofortuna

24 May 2016

Biofortuna Ltd is a diagnostics company offering both custom manufacturing services and molecular diagnostic products, providing a complete solution for diagnostics companies looking to outsource elements of development and manufacture.

Clongen Offers Real Time RT-PCR Service for Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus Zika Virus

24 May 2016

Using Real Time RT-PCR, Clongen Laboratories provides an identification service for patients with suspected infection with Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya viruses.

CE Marking for BD MAX™ Vaginal Panel

Candida

23 May 2016

The BD MAX™ Vaginal Panel is a test panel that detects microorganisms responsible for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Candidiasis (CA) and Trichomoniasis (TV),

First FDA-Cleared Liofilchem MIC Test Strip: Vancomycin

Antibiotic Sensitivity MRSA Staphylococcus aureus

19 May 2016

Now FDA cleared for use in the USA, Liofilchem's quantitative test strip determines MIC (0.016 - 256 μg/mL) of vancomycin against Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis, Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium.

NARMS Using Whole Genome Sequencing for Better Tracking and Treatment

Salmonella Antibiotic Resistance

16 May 2016

Whole Genome Sequencing can be not only used to identify pathogens and trace outbreaks but also to study the evolution of antibiotic resistant strains by identifying the genes responsible for resistance.

Secure Post-Analytical Sealing of Sample Collection Tubes

Liquid Handling

16 May 2016

For secure short term storage of blood and urine samples, the Novitain Capcluster-50 caps and seals 50 13mm tubes in one go, retaining foil can then be removed to leave each tube individually capped, minimizing cross contamination, compatible with automated pre-analytical systems.

TriCore Reference Laboratories and COPAN Announce Strategic Alliance

16 May 2016

After evaluating alternative options for microbiology automation, TriCore Reference Laboratories, the largest clinical lab in New Mexico found the the modular, scalable design of the COPAN WASPLab™ was the best fit for their requirements.

Hardy Diagnostics' Automated Gram Stainer Range for Any Size of Lab

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

09 May 2016

Hardy Diagnostics QuickSlide™ range of automated slide stainers includes the high throughput GramPRO-80™ (80+ slides per hour) and for smaller labs - the GramPro-1™, HemaPRO Automated Hematology Stain Instrument and Acid Fast Bacillus AFB-PROBetter.

Quest's Zika Virus Test Receives Emergency Use Authorization

Zika Virus

03 May 2016

Quest Diagnostics has received Emergency Use Athorization for patients in the United States, including Puerto Rico, for the first commercially available test for Zika Virus infection.

Six New Veterinary Drug Residue Tests for Foods

03 May 2016

Veratox tests for veterinary drug resides use a competitive direct ELISA that provides exact concentrations in parts per trillion (ppt) and provide the flexibility of screening samples at a certain threshold, or providing quantitative results.

CE Marking for Xpert® MRSA Next Generation Screening Test

MRSA

03 May 2016

Xpert MRSA NxG has been updated to identify mecA- and mecC- containing MRSA strains and detect new and emerging SCCmec subtypes with enhanced performance.

Quick Volume Adjustment Pipette

Liquid Handling

02 May 2016

The new EVOLVE manual pipette range from INTEGRA has three adjustable dials to rapidly set pipetting volumes up to ten times faster than other pipettes. together with snap into place GripTips the Evolve forms a perfect pipetting system.

Move to Culture Independent Diagnostics Doesn’t Give Enough Data

Identification

02 May 2016

Increased use of Culture Independent Diagnostic Tests (CIDTs) does not produce the genetic identification of pathogens needed to monitor and trace the source of pathogens so needs to be backed up by traditional culturing of positive samples.

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