Microbiology News: Feb 2024

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Microbiology News: Feb 2024

QC Standards, Controls, CRM and Proficiency Testing Schemes a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

27 Feb 2024 | Food & BeverageClinicalPharmaceuticalAssay Development

NATtrol Infectious Disease Molecular Controls For Quality Control Testing

In this rapidmicrobiology special focus we showcase solutions for QC controls, Certified Reference Materials, and Proficiency Testing Schemes or External Quality Schemes - all vital parts of a comprehensive laboratory quality assurance process. more...

Green Elephant Biotech Launches the World's First Plant-based 96-well Plate

27 Feb 2024 | Laboratory Equipment

Green Elephant Plant based 96 Well Plate

With a plant-based 96-well plate, Green Elephant Biotech offers a sustainable alternative for one of the most commonly used disposable products in laboratories. The lifecycle of this 96-well plate generates 50% less CO₂emissions than conventional polystyrene plates. more...

Rapid ATMP Testing Speeds Up Sterility Release

27 Feb 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Scientist performing rapid sterility and mycoplasma testing

Rapid tests for ATMPs cut down sterility & mycoplasma detection times, safely fast-tracking therapies to patients. For a comparison of Microsart^® ATMP Bacteria and Microsart^® ATMP Fungi Real-time PCR kits with the compendial sterility test, download the application note. more...

Third-party Molecular Controls Are Crucial to Accurate Testing in Clinical Laboratories

27 Feb 2024 | Clinical

Third Party Molecular Controls for clinical applications

In this interview with Andrew Zenger, the Global Product Manager at ZeptoMetrix, we learn about how third-party molecular controls are key to developing clinical lab quality practices, regulatory compliance, and factors that labs should consider when choosing a supplier of third-party QC materials. more...

Proficiency Testing Scheme for Pharmaceutical Process Waters

26 Feb 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Focused on the microbiology of pharmaceutical process water, the BIPEA PT 104 Microbiology Proficiency Testing program aims to help laboratories assess the quality and reliability of the microbiological methods used in their laboratories for testing waters used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. more...

Your Source for Simple, Reliable Third-party Microbial QC Controls

21 Feb 2024 | ClinicalOtherPharmaceutical

With the broadest collection of test-ready microbial controls, Microbiologics delivers convenience and precision. Their portfolio includes qualitative and pre-enumerated reference strains for culture-based methods, as well as molecular IVD controls for infectious disease diagnostics, and beyond. more...

CultiControl Freeze-Dried Pellets

21 Feb 2024 | Pharmaceutical

ATCC^® and NCTC^® derived CultiControl microorganisms are lyophilized, reference stock culture preparations containing a single strain of a microorganism and are suitable for growth promotion testing of culture media to be employed in sterility testing. more...

SphereFlash^® AI Colony Counting Software: Transforming Colony Counting with a Single Click

20 Feb 2024 | Food & BeverageClinicalLaboratory EquipmentOtherPharmaceuticalVeterinaryCosmetic/Personal Care

Imagine a world where counting colonies is no longer time-consuming but as simple as a single click. SphereFlash^® AI Colony Counting Software has made this vision a reality, revolutionizing colony counting. more...

MWE Product Update: Σ-VIROCULT^®

20 Feb 2024 | ClinicalOther

Σ-VIROCULT^® now has an extended shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture allowing you to hold stock in preparation for any spike in testing. more...

Discover the Importance of Using Certified Reference Materials for Food Pathogens

20 Feb 2024 | Food & Beverage

Download Biosisto BV's whitepaper to discover why food labs need Certified Reference Materials (CRM) plus there is an 8-step chart on how to implement CRMs into your microbiological quality program. more...

Multiplex Vaginal IVD Controls Now Available for Point-of-Care Testing

19 Feb 2024 | Cosmetic/Personal Care

A doctor and a patient discuss test results

Point-of-care multiplex testing can streamline diagnosis for faster treatment. Microbiologics offers IVD controls for multiplex vaginal (MVP) point-of-care assays. From verification to routine QC, Microbiologics provides unmatched confidence for vaginosis and vaginitis multiplex testing. more...

Why is BACT/ALERT^® The Method of Choice for Rapid Sterility Testing?

19 Feb 2024 | Pharmaceutical

BACT/ALERT^® allows virtually anyone to test for product contamination anywhere, at any time. This proven solution is compatible with even the most complex matrices and can be used for both in-process and release testing. more...

Reducing Liquid Handling Errors With INTEGRA Biosciences’ Range of Pipettes

15 Feb 2024 | Laboratory Equipment

For tips and tricks on avoiding common pipetting errors and learning about the selection of liquid handling tools that provide scientists worldwide with the solutions they need to improve workflow accuracy, visit the INTEGRA Biosciences website. more...

Introducing ZAP™ Premier Filter Tips – Now in Eco-conscious Refill Packs

14 Feb 2024 | Food & BeverageClinicalLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceutical

Ecofriendly refillable filter pipette tips

Designed to fit seamlessly into empty pipette tip racks, FastZAP refills can drastically reduce plastic usage without compromising on the quality of filter tips, bringing the convenience and lower environmental impact, of the renowned Fastrak® refills, to the realm of filter tips. more...

ACROBiosystems Expands Custom GMP-grade Protein Services for CGT Development and Commercialization

14 Feb 2024 | ClinicalPharmaceutical

To support the commercialization of cell therapies, ACROBiosystems is now offering a global custom GMP-grade protein services. As part of their service platform for preclinical/clinical research, services are specifically designed for raw or ancillary materials used in CGT manufacturing. more...

A New Milestone in Quality Control for Novogene's 16S Amplicon Metagenomic Sequencing

13 Feb 2024 | ClinicalMicrobiome

New QC measures for Novogene Amplicon Metagenomic Sequencing

Novogene introduces sample internal quality control management tools in the amplicon experiment process. It ensures real-time data monitoring, contamination source identification, and data quality assurance, providing the highest quality and reliable amplicon sequencing and data analysis services. more...

Charles River Announces the First Rapid Animal-free Bacterial Endotoxin Test

13 Feb 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Charles River endosafe Trillium rCR cartridges

Fast, flexible, and animal-free, our Endosafe^® Trillium™ rCR formulation is now fused into our flagship cartridge technology, providing robust BET results in 15-minutes. Compatible with your existing Endosafe instruments and software, leveling up your endotoxin program has never been easier. more...

Two New Microbial Detection Tools Identify and Enumerate C. perfringens and TBC in Poultry Processing

13 Feb 2024 | Food & Beverage

Ancera has released two new microbial detection tools designed to identify and enumerate Clostridium perfringens and Total Viable Bacteria (TVB) in poultry, helping to address critical challenges in poultry live operations and processing. more...

Masticator SWAP, Paddle Blender for Effective Sample Homogenization

13 Feb 2024 | Food & BeveragePharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal Care

Discover the versatility of IUL’s brand-new Masticator model, designed to simplify sample homogenization in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or other laboratory applications. more...

LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing – Driving Quality Together

12 Feb 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalPharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal CareMicrobiome

Proficiency testing (PT) is a mechanism for evaluating a lab's performance by the use of independent external means and is a requirement for ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189. LGC AXIO PT is your partner in proficiency, operating schemes across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, clinical, water and more. more...

Join Copan on a Journey to Become an Avant-garde Lab!

12 Feb 2024 | Clinical

The journey to become an avant garde lab

Prepare to embark on a journey that, through valuable scientific content and a pinch of geek humor, will empower every microbiology lab to achieve its full potential. more...

Redipor^® Beta Bags to Support Continuous Manufacturing of Sterile Medicinal Products

06 Feb 2024 | Pharmaceutical

The new multiple-use sterile media transfer bags from Cherwell reduce time and risk during product transfer - optimising productivity in pharmaceutical production. more...

Condalab, Your Allies for Salmonella Control

05 Feb 2024 | Food & Beverage

In the food industry, Salmonella control is essential to ensure safety for consumers. At Condalab, we have available different products for its detection. Continue reading to know more! more...

Exclusive Manufacturer of the Endotoxin-specific Buffer (ES Buffer)

05 Feb 2024 | Pharmaceutical

FUJIFILM’s ES Buffer is used in the investigation of false positive reactions that occur due to the presence of beta-glucans and serves as a valuable tool to those working in the areas of hemodialysis as well as pharmaceutical quality control. more...

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