As the world's leading clinical microbiology and infectious diseases conference, ESCMID brings together specialists from related fields to exchange knowledge and showcase the latest discoveries. Discover highlights of the trade stands at ESCMID 2026. Explore the latest updates and make sure to visit these booths, or if you're not able to make it this year, then read on to keep up to date with the latest products. This year, the focus is on efficiency, either through automation, improved workflows like self-testing, or more accurate results the first time around.

Puritan provides a wide range of specimen collection tools, including patented PurFlock Ultra^® and HydraFlock^® flocked swabs, offering superior specimen absorption and efficient elution compared to traditional spun fiber swabs, plus transport solutions to preserve sample integrity from collection to analysis.

Copan announces UBM™, a next-generation transport media designed specifically for molecular testing procedures. Because UBM contains no hazardous compounds, it is easier to handle, store, and ship while still providing reliable nucleic acid preservation.UBM assists labs in concentrating resources on precise, rapid diagnostic results by eliminating unnecessary complexity at the preanalytical stage. 

The emergence of self-collection is one of the most interesting developments in diagnostics. Allowing patients to collect samples on their own helps healthcare systems reduce strain on medical resources, improve patient access and convenience, and, when done correctly, maintain reliable, high-quality results. Medical Wire will be showcasing its U-SWAB™ self-collection devices at ESCMID.

The only commercial media produced under true pre-reduced, anaerobically sterilised conditions is Biolog's TruPRAS™ media, which prevents the production of hazardous byproducts that may be dangerous to anaerobic organisms. FDA-approved and well-established for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) use, this series of media products has now received CE marking in accordance with EU IVDR regulation 2017/746.

At the Liofilchem booth, there will be an opportunity to discuss their wide range of solutions for Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Resistance Testing, including MTS™ for measuring MIC, ComASP^® panels, antibiotic and antifungal discs, agar dilution kits for Fosfomycin and Mecillinam, and more, and Derma-SR-screen, a device for terbinafine and itraconazole susceptibility testing of dermatophytes. A device for terbinafine and itraconazole susceptibility testing of dermatophytes.

Visitors to the Gold Standard Diagnostics Booth can discover their most recent solutions, such as: blot and ELISA assays for hormone and infectious disease detection, the completely automated sample-to-result real-time PCR platform, GENEQUALITY^® 2050, modern molecular diagnostic tools, serazym gastroenterology tests intended for specific uses, oncology testing using the novel mir|detect PCR-based assay, and veterinary diagnostic solutions from VetLine.

ESCMID Global 2026

ESCMID, the world's premier clinical microbiology & infectious diseases event, brings together experts from relevant fields to present the latest findings and developments and share their expertise. Register for this dynamic congress of high-level panels, discussions, and workshops.
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Visit the Swab Experts at ESCMID Global 2026 in Munich - Booth #D32!

Visit the Swab Experts at ESCMID Global 2026 in Munich - Booth #D32. Displaying our specimen collection and transport products, including our patented flock swabs and transport media kits.
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Copan Launches UBM: Non-Toxic Medium for Molecular Testing  

Copan introduces UBM®, a non-toxic nucleic acid transport medium that stabilizes DNA and RNA for up to 28 days. Free of hazardous chemicals, UBM® simplifies logistics while ensuring sample integrity for molecular diagnostics applications.  
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Why Reliable Results Matter at ESCMID Global and Beyond

MWE prepares for ESCMID by expanding its clinical reach through self-collection solutions and scalable automation, helping laboratories improve efficiency while ensuring reliable results for patient care.
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Biolog Enters the European Diagnostic Market, Bringing 45 Years of Anaerobic Culture Excellence

Biolog, a leading provider of microbial identification and phenotypic characterization tools and services, has announced that both its anaerobic media and anaerobic chambers have received CE marking, clearing the way for broader international use. 
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New Agents and Devices for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing on Show at ESCMID 2026

At the ESCMID 2026 Liofilchem booth, there will be an opportunity to discuss their wide range of solutions for Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Resistance Testing, including MTS™ for measuring MIC, ComASP® panels, antibiotic and antifungal discs, agar dilution kits for Fosfomycin and Mecillinam, and more.
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Discover the Clinical Diagnostic Solutions of Gold Standard Diagnostics at ESCMID 2026!

Visit the Gold Standard Diagnostics Booth G75 at ESCMID 2026 to explore our latest developments in clinical diagnostics, including our immunoassays and advanced molecular technologies, including a fully automated sample-to-result real-time PCR platform.
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