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Collect and Transport to the Lab with Puritan® Specimen Transport & Liquid Media

Puritan specimen collection and transport
Lab DisposablesSample TransportationSpecimen Transport
01 Apr 2025
Collect a quality specimen and safely transport it to the lab with Puritan®. Choose from Puritan's full line of specimen collection swabs, sterile dry transport kits (with swab and dry transport tube), liquid media transport kits, and liquid microbiology media.

Introducing MAGneat gDNA Extraction Kit – Now Optimised for Bacterial Samples!

Introducing MAGneat gDNA Extraction kit Now Optimised for Bacterial Samples
Acinetobacter baumanniiDroplet Digital PCRE. coli
01 Apr 2025
The MAGneat gDNA Extraction Kit simplifies bacterial DNA extraction with magnetic bead-based purification, ensuring high-yield, high-purity DNA. It works with Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, supports automation, and is ideal for PCR, qPCR, and sequencing. View the application note.

New BIOMIC V3 Optical System Delivers Higher Image Resolution

Giles Scientific V3 images
Antibiotic SensitivityAntibiotic StewardshipDigital Imaging
31 Mar 2025
BIOMIC V3 is an open diagnostic platform that automates the reading of clinical microbiological tests from different manufacturers following CLSI and EUCAST guidelines.

EUROIMMUN Receives CE Mark for Novel Measles Antibody Detection Assay

Measles Antibody Detection Assay Using DBS
ELISA
27 Mar 2025
Anti-Measles Virus ELISA 2.0 (IgG) only requires droplets of capillary blood to provide a reliable test result; samples are typically taken from the fingertip and deposited onto a paper card, which can then be sent to a diagnostic laboratory for further analysis.

AI-Powered Precision For Colony Counting

Automatic AI colony counter and inhibition zone reader
21 CFR part 11
27 Mar 2025
Boosted by artificial intelligence, Scan Ai offers unrivaled performance and continuous development opportunities at the cutting edge of technological developments.

Introducing the PRIMA Professional H. pylori Antigen Test

The PRIMA Professional H pylori antigen test available from Alpha Labs
Gastro-Intestinal PanelHelicobacter pyloriLateral Flow Assays
25 Mar 2025
With results in 10 minutes, the PRIMA Professional H. pylori antigen test (Sentinel Diagnostics) offers a simple, non-invasive, and accurate diagnostic tool.

Reagents for Immunodiagnostic Testing of Infectious Diseases

Sino Biological essential reagents for immunodiagnostics
AntibodiesAntigen SupplierRecombinant Viral Antigens
18 Mar 2025
Sino Biological’s groundbreaking ProVir® collection comprises over 1,000 products derived from more than 100 virus types/subtypes and 550+ strains, establishing itself as the world's most extensive repository of recombinant viral antigen reagents for immunodiagnostic test kit development.

bioMérieux Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for its VITEK® COMPACT PRO

VITEK COMPACT PRO
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
18 Mar 2025
bioMérieux announces FDA 510(k) clearance for VITEK® COMPACT PRO, an innovative system for microorganism ID and AST. This system will help clinical labs diagnose infectious diseases and combat antimicrobial resistance, while supporting industrial laboratories in identifying contaminants.

Updates on Influenza Vaccine Strain Recommended by WHO (2025-2026 Northern Hemisphere)

Sino Influenza
InfluenzaInfluenza H1N1
13 Mar 2025
To maintain vaccine efficacy, WHO regularly updates influenza vaccine strains based on global epidemiological, virological, and serological analyses. Sino Biological has announced the release of its latest portfolio of influenza research reagents.

Reagents for 2025-2026 Influenza Vaccine Strains

Sino Biological Influenza Vaccine Strains
Antigen SupplierInfluenzaRecombinant Viral Antigens
11 Mar 2025
Sino Biological has developed recombinant antigens for the 2025-2026 influenza vaccine strains. With the world's largest viral antigen collection, ProVir®, the company offers HA, NA, and NP proteins from all WHO-recommended vaccine strains of recent years.

Better Specimen, Better Data, Better Results: The Role of SIGMA in Diagnostics

Better Specimen Better Data Better Results Join us at ESCMID
Antibiotic StewardshipData IntegrityData Management
03 Mar 2025
The SIGMA Range ensures sample integrity, enabling informed decisions that drive patient care and antibiotic stewardship. SIGMA supports reliable data handling, trend analysis, and infection control efforts. Learn how MWE helps bridge the gap between sample collection and actionable insights.

Bridging the Gap: Turning Lab Results into Action - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

Data Tracking and Interpretation Software
Antibiotic StewardshipData ManagementEnvironmental Monitoring
02 Mar 2025
Imagine starting each day with a clear picture of what the laboratory results actually mean - where were the issues, what results were outside the normal/expected limits, where are the trends heading? Discover how to get from data collection to intelligent decision making.

Ensure Compliance & Safety: ATP Monitoring for Healthcare

ATP Monitoring in a Healthcare Setting
ATP TestingEnvironmental MonitoringHospital Acquired Infection (HAI)
26 Feb 2025
Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) pose a critical risk to patient safety. Hygiena’s EnSURE® Touch ATP monitoring system, paired with SureTrend® cloud analytics, empowers hospitals with real-time hygiene verification, ensuring compliance, reducing infections, and optimizing cleaning protocols.

Protecting Your Peace of Mind: Introducing the OCEAView™ Range

Female scientist reviewing data on a desktop device
Data ManagementEnvironmental Monitoring
19 Feb 2025
Don Whitley Scientific has expanded their portfolio with the recent launch of the OCEAView™ range, a web and mobile solution designed to support environments that demand specific and consistent ambient conditions.

Revolutionizing TRIzol-Based RNA Extraction with MyZol for TRIzol

MyZol for TRIzol MAGneat RNA Extraction
Mpox (monkeypox) VirusNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)Nucleic Acid Extraction
17 Feb 2025
The MyZol for TRIzol MAGneat RNA Extraction kit enhances TRIzol-based RNA purification with magnetic bead technology, ensuring superior yield, purity, and automation compatibility. Ideal for research and clinical applications, enabling fast, safe, and reliable RNA extraction from pathogenic sources.

bioMérieux Gets FDA Approval for BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Gastrointestinal Panel Mid

Inserting a pouch into a multiplex PCR system
Gastro-Intestinal PanelPCR
17 Feb 2025
bioMérieux announces FDA clearance for BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Gastrointestinal Panel Mid, a molecular test detecting 11 common gastroenteritis pathogens in one hour from a single sample.

Why M40-A2 Compliance Matters: Ensuring Reliable Specimen Transport for Accurate Diagnostics

UNDERSTANDING HOW M40-A2 COMPLIANCE IMPACTS YOUR SPECIMEN INTEGRITY IN COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT
Liquid HandlingLong read/Short readPoint of Care/Need
11 Feb 2025
Ensure accurate diagnostics with M40-A2-compliant specimen transport. Learn how it preserves integrity, reduces risks, and meets lab quality standards.

New ScanStation Software for Real-time Monitoring of Bacterial Growth 

Touch the future of lab automation
21 CFR part 11Environmental Monitoring
10 Feb 2025
INTERSCIENCE is proud to announce the release of the new version 9 of ScanStation software, a real-time incubation and counting station. Discover all the new features of version 9 of the software.

2025 CLSI & EUCAST Guidelines in BIOMIC V3

BIOMIC V3
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Disk diffusionLIMS
06 Feb 2025
BIOMIC V3 is a diagnostic platform that streamlines the analysis and evaluation of microbiological clinical tests from different manfacturers. BIOMIC V3 will incorporate the following CLSI and EUCAST standards in the upcoming April/May 2025 software release.

BD Announces Intent to Separate Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions Business

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AutomationFlow CytometryIdentification
06 Feb 2025
With the aim of enhancing focus, driving growth, and unlocking value, BD has announced its intent to separate the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions Business from the rest of BD.

Diagnostic Solutions to Empower Women’s Health

Bioperfectus self-sampling
HPVSexually Transmitted Diseases (STD/STI)
04 Feb 2025
Early detection and proper care are crucial for women's health, especially in managing conditions like HPV, STDS, and vaginal inflammation. BioPerfectus offers self-sampling for HPV, STDS, and vaginal microbiota testing, along with timely interventions.

BIOHIT FAEX™ Sample System Streamlines Stool Collection and Laboratory Handling

BIOHIT FAEX Sample System
Sample CollectionSelf Collection KitsSpecimen Transport
04 Feb 2025
The BIOHIT FAEX Sample System is a stool sample collection and handling solution that addresses the needs of patients and laboratories. A convenient dropper tube, enabling precise and reproducible sample dispensing for ELISAs, chemiluminescence assays, lateral flow tests, and proprietary diagnostic kits.

SIGMA TRANSWAB® Now Validated for eazyplex®

MWE Sigma Transwab
Sample CollectionSwabsWorkflow Optimization
30 Jan 2025
Ʃ-TRANSWAB® is now validated for use with the eazyplex® molecular diagnostic system. This marks an exciting development for laboratories and clinicians, offering enhanced versatility and reliability in specimen collection and testing.

Medix Biochemica Acquires CANDOR Bioscience

Media Biochemica Raw Materials for Immonassay Development
Assay DevelopmentCE-IVDHAMA Blocker
27 Jan 2025
Medix Biochemica has acquired CANDOR Bioscience, thus expanding its portfolio of critical raw materials for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) to include premium blockers and stabilizers. 

FlexiPump® Scale Peristaltic Pump With Integrated Weighing Platform

Flexipump Scale
Automated Media PreparationAutomatic DispenserSample Preparation
23 Jan 2025
Interscience proudly unveils the FlexiPump Scale, the game-changing addition to our renowned peristaltic pump range. This powerhouse combines high capacity with extreme precision, making it the ultimate tool for laboratory professionals.

Microbiologics: A Trusted CRO Partner in Infectious Disease Research

Microbiologics Infectious Disease CRO
Contract Research Organization (CRO)
21 Jan 2025
Microbiologics, a leading Infectious Disease Contract Research Organization (CRO), is providing scientists worldwide with resources and expertise to develop life-saving antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and diagnostic technologies.

Test Your Pipet Controller Against the PIPETBOY GENIUS for a Chance to Win!

PIPETBOY GENIUS
Liquid HandlingPipettes
21 Jan 2025
INTEGRA Biosciences are so sure your pipetting aid can't outperform the PIPETBOY GENIUS that they have set a challenge. Enter now for your chance to win a Victorinox Ranger Swiss Army pocket knife.

Superbug Surcharge: The Economics of MDROs and HAIs

Superbug surcharge The economics of MDROs and HAIs
Antibiotic ResistanceAntibiotic SensitivityAntibiotic Stewardship
21 Jan 2025
This infographic from Thermo Scientific takes a closer look at the financial and patient impact of superbugs, and how advancements in screening, detection, and treatment can help healthcare facilities control the consequences of MDROs and HAIs, leading to better patient outcomes.

Simplify 16S Sequencing Workflows: Microzone's Eco-friendly Cell2Seq 16S rRNA Kit Has You Covered

Image of Petri Dish and Sanger Electropherogram
16SAcinetobacter baumanniiIdentification
21 Jan 2025
Microzone’s cell2seq – 16S rRNA Identification Kit simplifies workflows with microbial lysis, high-fidelity PCR, and PCR clean-up in under 2 hours. Part of the eco-friendly Free From range, it ensures superior amplicon recovery, high-quality sequencing, and precise bacterial identification.

Introducing HEMO™: Blood Culture Aliquoting Made Easy

Copan HEMO
AutomationBlood CultureWorkflow Optimization
14 Jan 2025
HEMO™ automatically transfers and tracks positive blood cultures from blood sampling bottles to Copan BC+™ for worry-free automated processing and analysis with Radian® and WASPLab®.

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