Microbiology News : Jun 2019
Sartorius Debuts the Intellicyt iQue3 at CYTO® 2019
26 Jun 2019 | COP
The iQue3 is designed to provide fully automated processing and analysis for flow cytometry workflows, taking you from samples to actionable answers faster than ever before. more...
Don’t let increasing volumes make microbial testing a bottleneck. Increase your operational efficiencies using rapid methods and automation with the Growth Direct™ from Rapid Micro Biosystems. more...
Cherwell to Introduce New Redipor® Broth Kit at APDM
25 Jun 2019 | CP
The new Cherwell Redipor® Broth Kit is an 'off-the-shelf' kit containing a 50ml TSB injection vial; three empty 30ml sterile injection vials; a 100ml TSB broth bag and one 10ml TSB ampoule - all the materials needed to carry out an operator aseptic broth transfer test. more...
Automated Laser Marker Revolutionizes Identification of Sample Storage Tubes
25 Jun 2019 | F&BCP
The first-of-its-kind automated laser marker are resistant against chemicals, mechanical abrasion and extreme temperatures. Consequently, the markings cannot be separated from labware and can never wear off. more...
Rapid Real-time PCR Mycoplasma Detection Kit for Testing ATMPs
18 Jun 2019 | C
Immunocompromised patients need rapid QC results prior to treatment in order to avoid the life-threatening risks posed by contaminated ATMPs. A unique combination of high specificity and greater control with less pipetting is available for PCR-based Mycoplasma detection. more...
Solus One Salmonella: Simplify Your Spice Testing
18 Jun 2019 | F&B
Solus Scientific are currently leading the way with alternative methods for testing Salmonella in herbs, spices and flavourings. Solus One Salmonella immunoassay requires only four minor variations on a single protocol for all matrices, including herbs, spices and flavourings. more...
New Fosfomycin Agar Dilution Panel
17 Jun 2019 | C
The new AD Fosfomycin 0.25-256 is the first and only (international patent pending) ready-to-use commercially available kit for performing the agar dilution antimicrobial susceptibility testing, in compliance with the CLSI and EUCAST standards more...
Alverno Laboratories have validated CHROMagar™ COLOREX™ Strep A chromogenic medium using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital detection to pre-assess Throat Strep Screens in COPAN's WASPLab™. more...
Campden BRI Celebrates 100 Years
17 Jun 2019 | F&B
Campden BRI, one of the world’s most respected food research and science organisations, is 100 years old this year. Five hundred delegates from across the food and drink industry attended the annual Campden BRI Day conference marking the occasion. more...
The top 9 food retailers publish January - March 2019 campylobacter results for fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens. more...
Priorclave Offers Complete Laboratory Decontamination Service
14 Jun 2019 | F&BCP
This additional service provides the whole lab and cleanroom with rapid disinfection, eliminating cross contamination, leaving no residue or toxicity, and is safe on electronic equipment. Ideally suited for biological safety cabinets, fume cupboards, microscopes and even the actual autoclave. more...
Microlab STAR automated workstation will be optimized for the ADAP (Antibody Detection by Agglutination PCR) assay technology. more...
Two patients who received fecal microbiota for transplantation went on to develop invasive infections caused by ESBL-producing E. coli. The donor stool and resulting FMT had not been tested for ESBL-producing gram-negative organisms prior to use. more...
foodproof® Listeria plus L. monocytogenes Detection LyoKit
13 Jun 2019 | F&B
A new multiplex real-time-PCR test for the simultaneous detection of Listeria monocytogenes and the food relevant Listeria species more...
TSI Introduces New AeroTrak®+ Remote Airborne Particle Counters
13 Jun 2019 | P
TSI introduces a new range of AeroTrak®+ Remote Airborne Particle Counters (APCs) for monitoring manufacturing cleanrooms. TSI is so confident about the performance of the new laser technology inside, that all models are covered by an industry-exclusive standard 5 year laser warranty. more...
Tecan Reduces Plastic Packaging for Clear Disposable Tips
13 Jun 2019 | F&BCOP
New packaging for Tecan Pure Liquid Handling (LiHa) disposable clear tips now contains 45 percent less plastic than the current Tecan Pure blister packs, making labs greener and saving on storage space. more...
Testa Analytical Solutions e.K. reports on how a BI-200SM light scattering goniometer has been used to help assess the antimicrobial properties of silver and copper nanoparticles. more...
Campylobacter in Foods - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus
12 Jun 2019 | F&B
Fragile, oxygen sensitive and unable to grow at fridge temperature, but still Campylobacter is the major cause of food poisoning. Browse through our rapidmicrobiology special focus to learn about the latest advances in the detection of Campylobacter in food and food processing areas. more...
Why Aren't We Talking More About Campylobacter?
12 Jun 2019 | F&B
A recent report found that <30% of the public are aware of Campylobacter as a cause of foodborne illness, while 98% are familiar with Salmonella. Here, EFSA Chief Scientist Marta Hugas discusses why this might be and the differences between outbreaks. more...
Real-Time PCR and Chromogenic Media to Detect Campylobacter in Food
11 Jun 2019 | F&B
Learn more about Campylobacter detection in food samples with the Bio-Rad complete solution. more...
The LM20 Microfluidizer is a digitally controlled high pressure homogeniser performance optimised for small volumes. It maintains identical sample processing conditions, reliably producing the desired results. more...
Liofilchem’s Solutions for Campylobacter Isolation and Identification
10 Jun 2019 | F&BC
Liofilchem produces ready-to-use culture media in petri dishes, tube and bottles, dehydrated culture media with selective supplements and latex tests for isolating and identifying Campylobacter spp. more...
How Quickly Can PCR Identify Campylobacter in Your Facility?
10 Jun 2019 | F&B
Campylobacter incidences are increasing and PCR testing can identify pathogens in your facility in a day. The BAX® System Q7 shortens your time to results and gets you the reliable data to make cleaning decisions. more...
Culture Media for Campylobacter
10 Jun 2019 | F&B
With new and emerging methods of detection, it’s important to ensure quality from start to finish. Neogen Culture Media’s range of reliable, high quality microbiological culture media for the isolation and detection of Campylobacter helps to support food manufacturers and commercial labs more...
Rapid Confirmation and Identification of Campylobacter in Foods
10 Jun 2019 | F&B
Julie Archer, Microbiology Group Manager, Campden BRI shares her knowledge of Campylobacter. Campden BRI is experienced in the isolation, enumeration, confirmation and identification of isolates of Campylobacter from foods, giving an accurate and speedy turnaround of results. more...
Following a successful three year long pilot which saw 300 participants using the product across different research sites, Labguru is available to all 15,000 of Inserm's staff based within its 14 thematic institutes. more...
iQ-Check Listeria spp is AOAC Approved in 18 hr
10 Jun 2019 | F&B
Bio-Rad is pleased to announce that the iQ-Check Listeria spp. (090701) method modification was evaluated and approved by the AOAC Research lnstitute Performance Tested MethodsSM program on April 26, 2019. more...
Novodiag® platform combines real-time PCR and microarray technologies, for fully automated, direct detection of infectious diseases, including AMR from samples placed in a disposable cartridge. With comprehensive screening of multiple or single pathogens within approximately one hour. more...
Offering two new MabyRab™ Rabbit Monoclonal Antibodies that are specific for Mycobacteria LAM and are reactive with all strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis tested. They offer new tools for TB research and potential for rapid detection of this scourge. more...
SpeeDx is Cepheid's first Trusted Reagent Manufacturer - the SpeeDx ResistancePlus® MG test runs on the GeneXpert system using Cepheid's easy-to-use cartridge. more...
Pharmaceutical Net Pro software is the next generation in cleanroom data management, automated data collection, management and reporting. more...
With CHROMagar™ Campylobacter, No Compromises!
07 Jun 2019 | F&B
With positive results available after 24 hours, CHROMagar™ Campylobacter medium suppresses the growth of competitive flora whilst Campylobacter species appear as distinctive red colonies, media is suitable for food testing laboratories.
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How to increase autoclave capacity with limited space - the Astell Duaclave has two chambers one on top of the other that can operate separately on different sterilization cycles. more...
Guide is a professionally reviewed advisory resource for pharmaceutical manufacturers and engineers to use in navigating the complex data that defines the global regulatory expectations for data integrity. more...
Hygiena Announces New EnSURE™ Touch Monitoring System
04 Jun 2019 | F&BC
The EnSURE Touch is a next-generation monitoring system that collects, analyzes and reports data from multiple quality tests such as ATP, microorganisms, and enzymes, providing necessary data for audit and risk management. more...
An automated reading and incubation system is now available in Europe for AST by broth microdilution, it has an expanded capacity of up to 100 Sensititre plates in a limited footprint that makes it possible to process more tests at one time while conserving valuable bench space. more...
FDA Authorization for InBios' ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA
04 Jun 2019 | C
This diagnostic ELISA test kit contains all the necessary reagents and controls to perform the assay and obtain results in about four hours. Additional testing is required to confirm positive results from this assay. more...
FebriDx® is a rapid, inoffice POC test that incorporates a built-in safety lancet to obtain a fingerstick blood sample, rotating blood collection and transfer system, and integrated push-button buffer activation, to provide clinicians with a rapid assessment of acute respiratory infection (ARI). more...
Performing an endotoxin test for product release may not be enough to ensure patient safety, the monocyte activation test performed with the PyroMAT® System detects both endotoxin and non-endotoxin pyrogens. Watch our Webinar to learn more. more...
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