Microbiology News : Sep 2018

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Microbiology News : Sep 2018

Trade In Any Active Air Microbiological Monitor Against a New Minicapt Mobile Unit.

27 Sep 2018 | CP

EMS are offering customers the chance to trade In old active air monitors against a new Minicapt portable microbial sampler for collection of biocontamination samples throughout cleanrooms and clean air facilities. more...

Collect Directly in a Liquid using a High Airflow Rate Biological Air Sampler

27 Sep 2018 | F&BCPV

The Coriolis® is the ideal tool for the monitoring of specific pathogens (including toxins, virus, bacteria, molds, pollens, spores) in a low or a high airborne contaminated area, to overcome the traditional methods limits such as impaction. more...

See InnovaPrep’s New Generation Concentrating Pipette Select

27 Sep 2018 | CPV

The CP Select is a rapid concentration tool for contamination monitoring, improving sensitivity for molecular or culture based analysis methods. It replaces incubation and centrifugation steps making sample prep faster, easier, & better. more...

BD Sells Advanced Bioprocessing Business to Thermo Fisher

25 Sep 2018 | P

BD's Advanced Bioprocessing business includes a technical services program with a variety of peptones that enhance cell culture media in biopharmaceutical applications is being sold to Thermo Fisher. more...

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Launch Global Customer Solution Centers

25 Sep 2018 | F&BP

Supporting scientists through the collaborative development of next generation chromatography and mass spectrometry solutions in Pharma/Biopharma and Food/Beverage Industries. more...

LIAISON QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Launches as Aid to Detect Latent Tuberculosis Infection

25 Sep 2018 | C

DiaSorin and QIAGEN partnership is driving the conversion from existing skin test detection to a fully automated testing process and, at the same time, providing labs with the opportunity to lead the testing process with a complete, fast and robust fully-integrated solution. more...

Microbiome Analytics Platform to be Used for Diagnosing Gastrointestional Diseases

25 Sep 2018 | CM

By applying new metagenomics tools to analyze gut microbial DNA, the microbiome diagnostics platform will be able to detect precancerous colon plyyps and other types of gastrointestional diseases. more...

TRIO.BAS for At Rest / In Operation / At the End of Shift - Monitoring

25 Sep 2018 | CP

Regulatory Standards request that the microbial content of the air is tested "At Rest" and "In Operation". The TRIO.BAS DUO and TRIO from ORUM International Srl can help you comply as they can be specifically used for this purpose.

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One-Stop Microbiology Management Now Available As LuminUltra Acquires InstantLabs

24 Sep 2018 | F&B

LuminUltra have acquired InstantLabs the developer of the Hunter® Real-Time PCR system with a portfolio of AOAC-approved test kits for detection of foodborne pathogens and meat speciation. more...

[Infographic] Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance

24 Sep 2018 | F&B

Infographic - food allergy vs intolerance

Infographic from Romer Labs explains the difference between having a food allergy and a food intolerance. Download full infographic. more...

Veredus' VereBeef™ Kit Detects Multiple Pathogens in Raw Beef Trim from One Enrichment

18 Sep 2018 | F&B

Using one enrichment, detect multiple pathogens in raw beef trim with a minimum enrichment time of 8 hours for E. coli O157:H7 detection, and 10 hours for Salmonella and non-O157 STEC detection, respectively. more...

FDA Cleared Detection of Borrelia burgdorferi from Finger-Stick Whole Blood Specimens

18 Sep 2018 | C

The Sofia 2 Lyme FIA uses a bi-directional test strip format to detect both IgM and IgG antibodies to B. burgdorferi from a single finger-stick whole blood sample. more...

A Better Alternative to the Traditional Cryo Tube

18 Sep 2018 | CP

Micronic expands their range of ‘Hybrid’ tubes by introducing two innovative tubes that provide a better alternative to traditional cryo tubes, guaranteeing sample traceability, optimizing working volume and increasing overall sample storage efficiency. more...

New Mechanism Antibiotics Against Novel ESKAPE Pathogen Targets

17 Sep 2018 | C

Commonly referred to as superbugs, the ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp.) more...

Driving Real-time Productivity Insights with Connected Laboratory Automation

14 Sep 2018 | OP

Monitor an instrument’s status from a distance through a smartphone – ideal for systems in a clean room, biosafety cabinet or remote location. more...

How do You Test for Allergens in Processed Foods?

13 Sep 2018 | F&B

Read about new challenges and methods in allergen testing – in the latest issue of Spot On from Romer Labs. more...

New Green Recycling Service for BioPharma in US and Canada

11 Sep 2018 | CP

Asustainable alternative for ‘end of life’ temperature control packaging waste. more...

ViroStat Releases New Rickettsia Monoclonal Antibody

11 Sep 2018 | C

ViroStat has released a new Monoclonal Antibody to the Rickettsiae LPS. It is reactive with all members of the spotted fever group of Rickettsiae. It does not cross react with the typhus group (R. typhi or R. prowazekii). more...

Legionella Rapid Test Introduced in Berlin Water Company

10 Sep 2018 | W

Rapid Legionella Testing at Berlin Water Company

Legionnaire’s disease is on the increase in Europe. To prevent possible outbreaks, fast and cultivation-independent methods for Legionella in water samples are important. The laboratory of Berlin Water Company has validated rqmicro’s rapid test. more...

IDEXX Pseudalert for 24 hr Detection of P. aeruginosa Now Global ISO Standard

10 Sep 2018 | W

Pseudalert detects P. aeruginosa in 24 hours, less than half the time of other commercially available methods. It also has high sensitivity and specificity, requires no confirmation steps, and can be more easily used with water samples that have high levels of background flora. more...

Simple and Fast Solution for the Detection of Spoilage Yeasts in Beer and Soft Drinks

10 Sep 2018 | F&B

BIOTECON Diagnostics foodproof^® Spoilage Yeast Detection 1 + 2 LyoKits are new real-time PCR tests for the detection of the most important spoilage yeasts in beer, alcoholic mixed beverages and soft drinks. more...

FDA-Cleared Liofilchem MTS™ (MIC Test Strip) Plazomicin (PLZ)

10 Sep 2018 | P

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

First Glimpse of Next-Generation Solution for Endotoxin Detection at PDA 2018

06 Sep 2018 | P

Consistent with the FDA’s Process Analytical Technology (PAT) initiative, Lonza is introducing a new generation of automated endotoxin detection driven by its market leading WinKQCL™ Endotoxin Detection Software. more...

New Book - GMP in Practice: Regulatory Expectations for the Pharmaceutical Industry

06 Sep 2018 | P

If you're looking for an enhanced understanding of GMP in practice, James Vesper and Tim Sandle's new book 'GMP in Practice: Regulatory Expectations for the Pharmaceutical Industry', fifth edition, Revised and Expanded is a must-have for your reference collection. more...

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