Microbiology News: clinical, Nov 2013

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Microbiology News: clinical, Nov 2013

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Microbiologics Debuts New Molecular Standards Product Line - Helix Elite™

26 Nov 2013 | Food & BeverageClinicalOtherPharmaceutical

It's difficult to run a positive control when you can't grow the bug - Microbiologics now have molecular standards available for difficult to cultivate organisms such as Cryptosporidium and Norovirus more...

OpGen Opens CLIA Lab and Launches Microbial Genetic Tests for HAIs

26 Nov 2013 | Clinical

OpGen's clinical services lab uses next generation DNA and genetic analysis technologies that include multiplex real-time PCR, Whole Genome Mapping and next generation sequencing. more...

Yeast Species Identification from Positive Blood Culture in just 20 Minutes

25 Nov 2013 | Clinical

The new Candida QuickFISH BC Rapid Molecular Diagnostic Test can positively identify C. albicans, C. glabrata, and C. parapsilosis, directly from yeast-positive blood cultures in just 20 minutes. more...

Puritan Awarded Two New Flocked Swab Patents in Australia

25 Nov 2013 | Clinical

International manufacturer now has eight flocked swab patents for device and method of production. more...

Compact Multiple Format Laboratory Mixer for Microplates and PCR Tubes

19 Nov 2013 | Food & BeverageClinicalOtherPharmaceutical

An innovative plate holding mechanism ensures smooth manipulation of microplates eliminating sample spillage and cross-contamination problems. more...

Low Profile Screw Caps Save Storage Space

12 Nov 2013 | Food & BeverageClinicalOtherPharmaceutical

Micronic low profile screw caps are ideal for biobanks and other laboratory facilities that need a space saving solution for their long-term sample storage at low temperatures. more...

Acquisition, Transmission, Processing - Get Ready for Flu Season

12 Nov 2013 | Clinical

Sigma-Virocult® from Medical Wire (CE marked and FDA approved) fully meets all the requirements for the diagnosis and monitoring of influenza, and other respiratory viruses including RSV, Rhinovirus, and Adenovirus. more...

CE Mark for BD MAX™ MRSA XT Assay with eXTended Detection Technology

12 Nov 2013 | ClinicalOther

The only fully-automated molecular assay for MRSA active surveillance that detects a specific target found in MRSA (MREJ) and drug-resistance genes: mecA and mecC. more...

Ventana BenchMark Special Stains Platform - Fully Automated Gram Stain

11 Nov 2013 | ClinicalOther

For fixed tissue samples BenchMark special stains platform offers two Gram counterstain options and testing protocol flexibility to meet individual pathologists preferences. more...

Increasing the Safety of Biological Liquid Waste Disposal

11 Nov 2013 | Food & BeverageClinicalOtherPharmaceutical

A compact, portable solution for safe and convenient disposal of small volumes of biological liquid waste with INTEGRA's new single-use waste collection bottles for it's VACUSIP benchtop aspiration system more...

POC Test Detects both HIV-1/2 Antibodies and HIV-1 p24 Antigen

05 Nov 2013 | Food & BeverageClinical

The Alere Determine HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo can detect HIV earlier than second and third generation antibody-only test, FDA approved as a CLIA moderately complex medical device. more...

Alere's 'Test Target Treat™' Campaign Partners with APUA

05 Nov 2013 | Clinical

Alere Inc, have formed an educational partnership with the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA) to expand the impact of Alere's new Test Target Treat campaign website more...

New Bigger Capacity Autoclave - 500 Litre Capacity

04 Nov 2013 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalOtherPharmaceuticalVeterinary

Priorclave has launched its largest cylindrical chamber steam sterilizer as part of the popular and established Q63 autoclave range which is renowned for its affordability, high pack density and has proven ideal for accepting taller than average items. This new 500 litre autoclave from Priorclave more...