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Microbiology News: Oct 2020

Webinar: How the New EU GMP Annex 1 is Likely to Impact Your Aseptic Manufacturing

30 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

Webinar EU GMP Annex 1 and its impact on aseptic manufacturing
Register for our webinar “Roadmap to compliance” and learn from our experts how to set up a risk-based environmental monitoring. more...

Free Samples! WESAIL 15 Min CE-IVD COVID-19 Antigen Test Kit

28 Oct 2020 | Clinical

Antigen and antibody lateral flow COVID 19
WESAIL Biotech launches new COVID-19 Ag Test with 90% sensitivity, 98% specificity, LoD 8x102 TCID50/mL. COVID-19 CE-IVD 6 Min IgM/IgG Ab Test is also available with 99% specificity & ≥90% sensitivity. Choose individual or package of 20 tests (for different applications).  more...

Comply with UN3373 Packaging Regulations When Collecting and Transporting SARS-CoV-2 & Flu Samples

28 Oct 2020 | Clinical

COVID 19 and Flu Sample Collection and Transport
The new PrimeStore® MTM sample collection kit allows posting of COVID-19 & Flu samples. Due to its novel transport media that inactivates these viruses, it complies with UN 3373 packaging regulations and is also CE-marked, and FDA authorized.  more...

Webcast: Pathogens In Poultry - Lower Your Risk

27 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

Detect Campylobacter and Salmonella in Poultry
With current regional emphasis on the reduction of pathogens in poultry processing, the need for improved process control tools is mission-critical. Register for this free, 1-hour webinar to learn about new process controls to lower your risk.  more...

MICA Alicyclobacillus by Diamidex: CFU Counting in 3 Minutes

27 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

MICA Automated Alicyclobacillus CFU Counter by Diamidex
MICA, the smart innovative counter by DIAMIDEX, detects Alicyclobacillus micro-colonies in 3 minutes with 24 hrs incubation time (depending on matrix), offering unmatched responsiveness on the market (based on the IFU No. 12:2019 culture method). more...

LuminUltra Files Patent for World-First Rapid, On-site COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Solution

23 Oct 2020 | Water

wastewater testing for SARS CoV 2 covid 19 coronavirus
LuminUltra has proudly announced an innovative rapid on-site testing solution for SARS-CoV-2 detection in wastewater, which was developed in collaboration with Dalhousie University and Halifax Water.  more...

Fast, High-Throughput and Easy-to-Use AST System is Now CE-IVD Marked

23 Oct 2020 | Clinical

Reveal AST for high throughput testing from specific diagnostics
Specific Diagnostics has obtained CE-IVD marking for the Reveal antimicrobial susceptibility system (AST). The system allows high-throughput testing, is easy-to-use, and has an average turnaround time to result of 4.6 hours.  more...

DWK Life Sciences Announces Primary Packaging Supply Chain Agreement to Support Vaccine Development

22 Oct 2020 | ClinicalOther

borosilicate pharmaceutical glass vials for vaccine packaging
DWK will begin manufacturing vials that will be used by the UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) and its partners to ensure finished vaccines can be quickly transported to front line health services when they are available. more...

New Member of the Executive Board and Establishment of New Jobs

22 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

Norbert Schorpp of MBV and Fermon
MBV grows and expands its Executive Board by Norbert Schorpp. As a proven expert, Norbert will take over full responsibility for the internal value chain as Chief Operating Officer (COO). more...

Out-of-this-World Imaging Now Available for COVID-19 RT-PCR Signal Recording

22 Oct 2020 | Clinical

ccd camera and low noise cameras for qpcr in covid 19 testing
Atik Cameras, a provider of advanced scientific imaging solutions, has developed the new VS255 and VS825 cameras for use specifically with qPCR Instruments — the most commonly used systems for detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. more...

New Rapid Response Environmental Surveillance Service is Launched in US

21 Oct 2020 | Food & BeveragePharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal Care

environmental monitoring mobile lab service
Food manufacturers can now call on a rapid response on-site mobile lab to help pinpoint harborage sites and contamination issues within the facility. The lab can be on-site within hours, with the capability to process of more than 100 swabs an hour with results in 4 hours.   more...

New Multiplex qPCR Food Pathogen Assays Receive AOAC Approvals

21 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

multiplex qpcr kit for food pathogens
Applied Food Diagnostics' multiplex SIMUL-qPCR assays for food pathogens are now AOAC Performance Tested MethodsSM approved. These kits include one for Salmonella, one Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes and "Top 7" Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.  more...

Reliable Results, Reduced Costs, NSI Multi-Organism Cocktail Certified Reference Material (CRM)

20 Oct 2020 | Food & BeveragePharmaceutical

multi organism cocktail certified reference material
NSI Lab Solutions’ blended microorganism pellet, an ISO Guide 34 certified reference material (CRM), provides reliability and excellent lot homogeneity, as well as significant cost savings over the use of single microorganism pellets. more...

Introducing IDEXX Currents: a New Resource for Water Laboratory Professionals

20 Oct 2020 | Water

current news in water microbiology testing
IDEXX Currents; the new online resource for water laboratory professionals is now live. Learn about best practices in management, lab efficiency, communicating with customers and employees, as well as stay up-to-date on the latest news and research in the water industry. more...

instaBAG Half Fraser Makes Selective Enrichment of Listeria Easier

20 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

half fraser broth in a ready to use bag for Listeria analysis
Improve Listeria testing workflow with instaBAG Fraser ½ - a filter bag that comes pre-loaded with ready-to-use dehydrated, supplemented half Fraser broth. For selective enrichment of Listeria monocytogenes just add the sample and sterile, purified water, the media dissolves during blending. more...

Detect Salmonella in Food and Environmental Samples Within 24 Hours

19 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

Solus One Salmonella offers next day detection
Solus One Salmonella is for detection of Salmonella in select foods with results in under one day. The full process from enrichment to result can take as little as 22 hours and can be run manually or by automation. Certified to ISO16140 and AOAC OMA. more...

Creative Diagnostics Launches SARS-CoV-2 Immunoassay Kits for Researchers

19 Oct 2020 | ClinicalPharmaceutical

sars cov 2 immunoassay kits for research
Creative Diagnostics introduces SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay kits for direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigens and antibodies. This kit is for Research Use Only (RUO). more...

US Contract Sees Deployment of Six Million Rapid COVID-19 Tests by March 2021

19 Oct 2020 | Clinical

point of care covid 19 test
Cue Health will begin manufacturing and deploying six million of its Cue COVID-19 point of care test after been awarded $481 Million from the US Department of Defense (DOD). The test is an isothermal nucleic acid amplification, providing results within 20 minutes to a smartphone.  more...

Special Focus on What's on Show at IAFP Plus Latest Products for Food Safety

19 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

Latest Products for Food Safety
This special focus on the IAFP 2020 virtual exhibition brings you insights from companies exhibiting plus other newly introduced innovative products for improving the food microbiology lab workflow and costs. more...

One Stop Shop for Quick, Reliable Endotoxin and Beta-Glucan Testing

19 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

The PYROSTAR® range, which provides 3 highly sensitive assays; Gel Clot Assay (GCA), Kinetic Turbidimetric Assay (KTA) and Kinetic Colorimetric Assay (KCA), for use with the ET-7000 toxinometer is now available in the UK from Alpha Laboratories Ltd.
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FDA Authorizes Point-of-Care Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19 & Influenza A/B

16 Oct 2020 | Clinical

anitgen test for influenza and covid 19 for Quidel sofia instrument
US FDA has authorized a three-way rapid antigen test that can simultaneously detect SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A & B in 15 minutes. Quidel's Sofia® 2 Flu + SARS Antigen FIA claims high diagnostic accuracy in patients within the first 5 days of the onset of symptoms. more...

How to Reduce Plastic Waste in a Microbiology Laboratory

16 Oct 2020 | Food & BeverageClinicalOtherPharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal CareMicrobiome

making microbiology green
How replace and reuse practices in one lab resulted in 1670 tubes and 1300 loops being saved during a four-week period, a 43-kilogram reduction in waste. With £400 cost savings in plastic tubes, inoculation loops and cuvettes. more...

Join Bio-Rad on our Virtual Booth at IAFP

15 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

BioRad food safety solutions will be showcased at IAFP 2020
Learn more about Bio-Rad's food safety solutions at IAFP – Click and come to say hello, we will introduce you to our new products. more...

Short Talk: MAS-100 NT | Validation of the HEPA Filter

15 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

viable air samplers in high-grade cleanrooms
In this webinar, expert Dr Anne-Grit Klees covers the essential points of air sampling units for use in your high-grade cleanrooms, along with requirements for prevention of cross-contamination. more...

Short Webinar: Key Challenges When Selecting Media for Media Fill Tests

15 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

media fill tests or aseptic process simulations tutorial
This short tutorial guides you through the requirements for aseptic manufacturers when selecting media for media fill tests or aseptic process simulations. Also included are examples of products for aseptic process simulations. more...

One Protocol for the Detection of Campylobacter & Salmonella in Poultry

15 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

Detect Campylobacter and Salmonella with the Pall GeneDisc system
Explore the NEW GeneDisc System offering the combo detection of Campylobacter & Salmonella in poultry plants. more...

New QuickGene Range for DNA & RNA Extraction - Now with Automated Option

14 Oct 2020 | Laboratory Equipment

DNA RNA Extraction kit
Improve workflow and remove the danger of unbalanced centrifuges and the hassle of overbooked machines with QuickGene semi- and fully-automated DNA & RNA extraction instruments. Perfect for PCR Testing or other downstream applications.  more...

Digital Inventory Management & QC for Microbiology Labs

14 Oct 2020 | Clinical

automated reading of clinical microbiology tests
BIOMIC V3 is an open system utilizing digital imaging to automate the reading and CLSI/EUCAST interpretation of clinical microbiology tests and QC from various manufacturers. BIOMIC V3 provides a digital record of test results and high-resolution images. more...

CHROMagar™ Candida Plus, First Chromogenic Medium for C. auris

14 Oct 2020 | Clinical

chromogenic media for candida auris from chromagar
CHROMagar™ Candida Plus is a unique medium to differentiate C. auris from other Candida spp. - with 100 % specificity and sensitivity for C. auris strains, it is the perfect tool for investigation of outbreaks. Plus, win an iPad! more...

Short Webinar: The New EN 17141 and its Implications for Culture-Based Active Air Sampling

14 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

EN 17141 and ISO 14698 standard for biocontamination control webinar
This short webinar highlights the implications of the new standard EN 17141 for active air sampling as well as the selection and validation of culture-based active air sampling devices. Furthermore, there is a focus on efficiency tests and the effects from the new standard.  more...

Simplify Growth Promotion Testing with Microbiologics’ EZ-Accu Shot™

13 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

Microbiologics EZ Accu Shot is ideal for Growth Promotion Testing
EZ-Accu Shot™ is the simplest way to meet USP/Ph. Eur./JP requirements for Growth Promotion Testing. Ready to use without dilutions, EZ-Accu Shot™ delivers 10-100 CFU per 0.1 ml for unmatched reliability and convenience.
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What's on Show at PDA Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2020

13 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

Microbial QC Solutions from Charles River
Browse this rapidmicrobiology special focus bringing you the latest updates from the trade exhibition at the PDA Microbiology virtual conference. There's still time to register to attend this and the rapid microbiological methods workshop. more...

QC Lab Optimization Master Series Whitepaper Available for Download

13 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

down whitepaper QC lab optimization
In this whitepaper, author David Jones, Ph.D. explains how pharmaceutical manufacturers can create future-ready labs that use technology to overcome myriad challenges and why embracing innovation is imperative for organizations that want to remain competitive in the 21st century. more...

"Error-proofing" and "Future-proofing": Updating the BET

12 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

Automation of the BET method improves precision and accuracy
Combining both recombinant Factor C and Robotics error-proofs and future-proofs BET assay execution in your laboratory, and helps comply with the “3 R” principles (replacement, reduction, refinement of animal use).  more...

USDA to Evaluate Rapid Identification Platform for Food Supply Chain

12 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

mulitplex microarray for food testing
The US Department of Agriculture's research service will evaluate PathogenDx's rapid foodborne pathogen testing platform to identify sources of contamination in the supply chain. The test uses swabs for contact surfaces and can deliver results in 6 hours.  more...

Smart COVID-19 Pool-Testing Software Gets Boost by Microsoft and XPRIZE

09 Oct 2020 | Clinical

covid-19 pool testing software
A currently available pool-testing software for COVID-19 testing labs can increase testing capacity x 30, using existing resources. The LOMT, from Jetware can be used with LIS/LIMS software and is available through Microsoft and Amazon web services. more...

MBV Introduces MAS-100 Regulus Digital Anemometer for Calibration of MAS-100 Microbial Air Samplers

08 Oct 2020 | Food & BeverageClinicalOtherPharmaceuticalVeterinary

Digital calibration MAS-100 air samplers
MBV AG has launched the MAS-100 Regulus® digital anemometer for compliant calibration and adjustment of the air flow of MAS-100 microbial air samplers. more...

AOAC PTM Validation Studies at IAFP 2020

08 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

AOAC PTM validation studies presented at IAFP 2020
This article provides a short overview of two validation studies and their main conclusions, which will be presented at the IAFP’s virtual 2020 meeting.  more...

Pharma Firm Add Saliva & Nasal Antigen Tests to its COVID-19 Diagnostics Portfolio

07 Oct 2020 | Clinical

rapid covid 19 antigen tests for saliva and nasal
Vivera has launched 2 new COVID-19 antigen test kits to its diagnostic portfolio. The rapid COVx-RDA test kits, take saliva or nasal specimens with results in 10 minutes. This now allows Vivera to equip labs with a full range of COVID-19 tests, that already include RT-PCR and serology.  more...

Point-of-Care CE-Marked COVID-19 Antigen Test Gives Results in 15 Minutes

07 Oct 2020 | Clinical

ce marked covid 19 antigen test kit to detect sars cov 2
BD has obtained CE-marking for its 15-minute COVID-19 antigen test. The test is designed for use on its Veritor™ Plus System; a point-of-care platform, slightly larger than a mobile phone, that also facilitates testing for other respiratory viruses, i.e. Influenza & RSV.  more...

High-quality Solutions for High-quality Beverages

06 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

microbial QC beer wine soft drinks bottled water spirits
With several decades of experience in the food and beverage market, Sartorius has developed a range of specific products, addressing the clarification, filtration and microbiological control steps along the differing beverage industry process chains. more...

Campus COVID-19 Testing is Rolled Out for Colleges and Universities

06 Oct 2020 | Clinical

college testing for covid 19
An FDA authorized RT-LAMP test kit that detects SARS-CoV-2 in 30 minutes is currently in use at campuses across the US. The kit was developed by Detectachem, a supplier of threat detection technologies to security agencies in the US.  more...

New Saliva-Test for COVID-19 Diagnosis is Now FDA-Authorized

06 Oct 2020 | Clinical

COVID-19 saliva test is fda eua
Quadrant Biosciences' Clarifi COVID-19 diagnostic, which detects SARS-CoV-2 in patient's saliva has obtained FDA-EUA. The salvia collection device contains an RNA stabilizing solution to prevent mucus & saliva enzyme degradation before analysis.  more...

FDA Authorizes Four-In-One-Test for Respiratory Virus Season 

06 Oct 2020 | Clinical

rapid test kit for sars cov 2 flu and rsv
The US FDA has authorized Cepheid's Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV kit. The kit can detect all of these respiratory viruses in approximately 36 minutes from one patient sample. CE-IVD availability is expected in November.  more...

Now Available on Demand: Webinar: Solutions for Dairy Antibiotics from Your Trusted Testing Partner

05 Oct 2020 | Food & BeverageVeterinary

Test milk for antibiotics
Antibiotics used in cattle can pass through the milk, therefore it is important to ensure milk complies with regulatory levels. Watch our free webinar to learn more about our dairy antibiotic testing solutions and how NEOGEN can support you. Sign-up and watch now! more...

Easy Access to Pure Bacterial Cultures is a Snap - with Snap-Stick™

05 Oct 2020 | Food & BeveragePharmaceutical

Snap Stick inoculating swab stick
Inoculate, label, and incubate pure bacterial cultures easily with a Snap-Stick™ from NSI Lab Solutions, Inc., an inoculating swab stick containing a water-soluble microorganism pellet for qualitative analysis of a variety of microbial strains. more...

WHO Choose Two Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests for Low-to-Medium Income Countries

05 Oct 2020 | Clinical

Rapid antigen tests
One hundred & twenty million rapid antigen tests from Abbott and SD Biosensor are to be deployed to low-to-medium income countries as part of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator programme. The cost of each unit is just $5.  more...

ANSM Acknowledge NGS Firm for Quality Control of Biologics

05 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

ANSM authorize pharmaceutical establishment status to pathoquest
Pathoquest has obtained the administrative authorization of Pharmaceutical Establishment from the French Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament (ANSM) for its biological drug testing activities by NGS and is the first company in French to do so.  more...

New Animal-Free Monocyte Activation Test for In Vitro Pyrogen Testing

05 Oct 2020 | Pharmaceutical

Lonza animal free monocyte activation test MAT Pyrocell used for in vitro pyrogen testing
Lonza has released PyroCell™ MAT System, a new Monocyte Activation Test for in vitro pyrogen testing in US and European markets. The test does not use experimental animals and is comprised of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells.  more...

DSM Buys Erber Group’s Biomin and Romer Labs.

05 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

Biomin and Romer Labs sold to DSM for €980 million. more...

Rapid Microbial Quality Control of "Exotic" Products

05 Oct 2020 | Food & Beverage

confirm the presence or absence of microbial ATP with Promicol bioluminescence
Even challenging food products such as tomato puree can be tested, using Promicol's ATP bioluminescence, for the presence or absence of microbial ATP. more...

Transport Media Demonstrates its Safety by Total Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2

02 Oct 2020 | Clinical

Transport media primestore MTM inactivates SARS Cov 2
In a recent study carried out by Public Health England (PHE) to evaluate the efficacy of 23 transport medium reagents used to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 during sample collection and transport, the PrimeStore® MTM was the only one with total inactivation.  more...

Rapid Screening for Pluralibacter gergoviae Using the RiboFlow P/En® Test Kit

01 Oct 2020 | Cosmetic/Personal Care

rapid screening for pluralibacter gergoviae with riboflow P En lateral flow test
SY-Lab has developed a new RiboFLow® test for the detection of Pluralibacter gergovie in cosmetics and personal care products. The RiboFlow® -P/EN enables the combined detection of this newly specified microbe, P. aeruginosa and E. coli.  more...


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