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Four New Tests for Veterinary Drug Residues in Foods

29 Mar 2016

Neogen have added tests for Clenbuterol, Avermectins, Florfenicol Oxytetracycline to the Veratox range of rapid veterinary drug residue tests.

Coppe Laboratories Adds Powassan Virus (POWV) Testing Service

29 Mar 2016

Coppe Laboratories is the first commercial lab to be able to offer a testing service for Powassan Virus - which maybe useful where suspected Lyme disease is not responding to antibiotic treatment.

Lab Chooses WASPLab™ and VIRTUO™ for Full Microbiology Automation

Workflow Optimization

29 Mar 2016

Combining the bioMérieux VIRTUO™ and COPAN WASPLab™ enables standardised, fully automatic processing of microbiology specimens through every step of the analysis.

BAX® X5 Receives AFNOR Certification for Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7

Salmonella

29 Mar 2016

Certification makes it easier for European food processors to adopt the DuPont™ BAX® System X5, an automated, PCR-based method for detection of food pathogens in raw ingredients, finished products and environmental samples.

Reduce Cross Contamination with 1.4ml External Thread Tubes

Liquid Handling

23 Mar 2016

The new 1.4ml externally threaded tubes can hold higher volumes and reduce chances of cross contamination, tubes are suitable for ultra-low temperature storage and compatible with automated systems, RNase/DNase and pyrogen free.

Cherwell Introduces New Redipor® Prepared Media Products to Support Customer Needs

Environmental Monitoring Sterility Testing

23 Mar 2016

Cherwell have introduced over 55 new products to their Redipor prepared media range in response to customer requirements for bespoke ready to use media solutions.

Immuno-Cell - Your Partner for Test Cards for use in Diagnostic Test Kits

23 Mar 2016

Immuno-Cell is a specialist supplier of test cards for diagnostic kits, range includes test cards for Latex and RPR - with "printed circles" or with "printed fields". Download the 2016 price list for full list of options and rates.

Improved On-Site Strip Test Detects Soy in 11 Minutes

Allergens

22 Mar 2016

The new AgraStrip® Soy from Romer Labs can be applied to a variety of finished food products, as well as rinse water and environmental swab samples.

Preliminary Program for IAFP 2016 Released

20 Mar 2016

Over 3,000 food safety professionals are expected to attend the 2016 IAFP Annual Meeting to be held in St. Louis in July. Accompanying the meeting will be a trade exhibition area with more than 150 companies showcasing their latest products and technologies.

SwabSURE ListeriaP - Eliminate Your False Positives

Listeria spp.Environmental Monitoring Swabs

19 Mar 2016

Ready-to-use swab changes colour to indicate presence of pathogenic Listeria (L. monocytogenes and L. innocua) in food processing environments.

First FDA-Cleared Test for Carbapenem Resistance Genes in MDRO

Antibiotic Sensitivity MRSA New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase NDM-1

15 Mar 2016

Xpert Carba-R qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for fast, accurate, and reproducible identification of 5 distinct families of carbapenem resistance genes - KPC, NDM, VIM, OXA-48 and IMP.

A2LA Accredits First Cannabis Testing Laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025

Cannabis/Marijuana testing

14 Mar 2016

Accreditation programme for contract testing laboratories - cannabis

Puritan Solidifies Its Position in Flocked Swab Technology with Two New US Patents

Swabs

11 Mar 2016

Puritan now manufactures more than 40 types of swabs, which include the recently U.S. patented PurFlock® and HydraFlock® lines, all of which are manufactured in Guilford, Maine by American workers.

Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource Passes FDA GMP Inspection

08 Mar 2016

Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource contract testing facility in Glasgow successfully passes FDA GMP inspection.

Agilent Invests in Lasergen to Develop Routine NGS for Routine Clinical Use

08 Mar 2016

Collaboration will develop faster, more accurate and cheaper genome sequencing than other currently available technologies.

Market Report - E.coli Testing Expected to be $222 Million by 2020

08 Mar 2016

Market report on E.coli testing suggests growth will be due to introduction of new technologies, with over 50% of tests being done in North America.

Next Generation Serological Pipettor

Liquid Handling

07 Mar 2016

Using the latest technology, the PIPETBOY acu 2 is now lighter and faster, reducing work time whilst improving ergonomic experience - suitable for all commercially available glass and plastic serological pipettes.

Award Winning Brewery Uses Hygiena SystemSURE Plus Rapid Hygiene Test

Yeasts and Moulds

02 Mar 2016

By instantly validating cleaning prcedures, the SystemSure Plus can help wine and beer processors such as Langham Brewery achieve safe, good quality product for every batch.

New from Puritan! Opti-Tranz™ and Opti-Tranz Plus Collection & Transport Systems

New Range of Collection and Transport Swabs from Puritan

Sample Collection Swabs

02 Mar 2016

You asked for it. We made it. (And we made it better). Introducing Opti-Tranz™ and Opti-Tranz Plus™– Puritan’s brand new line of traditional liquid and semi solid collection and transport systems for bacteriological applications.

BaxApp Allows Whole Team Mobile Access to BAX® System Results

Listeria spp.Salmonella LIMS

01 Mar 2016

The BaxApp allows results from the DuPont™ BAX^® System, an automated, PCR-based food pathogen detection platform to be accessed remotely on mobile devices by technicians, lab managers and customer support teams.

CE Approval for Atlas Genetics POC Chlamydia Test

Chlamydia Point of Care/Need

01 Mar 2016

Robust, simple to use cartridge can be used at point of care and is designed to be CLIA waived, the io™ can deliver results in 30 mins.

Are you an Expert in Microbiology? The AOAC-RI Wants You!

01 Mar 2016

The AOAC Research Institute is currently seeking experts in several areas to participate as

Black 96-well Storage Plate for Light Sensitive Samples

01 Mar 2016

Light sensitive assays and samples can be protected from exposure to light, even over long-term storage periods by Porvair's black deep 1ml. 96-well plates.

New Edition of CDC Handbook on Cleaning and Disinfection of Cleanrooms

Environmental Monitoring

01 Mar 2016

Edited by Tim Sandle, this is an updated guide to the cleaning and disinfection of cleanrooms, containing revised information on biocidal products regulations, an expansion on the types of disinfectants and their validation requirements, and greater detail on contamination control.

Serological Anti-Zika Virus Test Kits Available in US from Thermo

Chikungunya virus Zika Virus

01 Mar 2016

Serological detection kits for Zika virus research are now available in the USA via Fisher Healthcare.

New Clinical Lab Services for Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections

Candida Yeasts and Moulds

01 Mar 2016

Rapid assay turnaround time - 8 hours for all 21 targets (most current methods can take 48-72 hours or more)

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