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Pyrostar Neo plus recombinant endotoxin detection reagent from FUJIFILM

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NATtrol MRSA Positive Control

MRSA QC Molecular Standards Staphylococcus aureus

30 Jan 2020

Vials of NATtrol™ S. aureus (MRSA). controls are supplied in a purified protein matrix that mimics the composition of a true clinical specimen.

Microbial Identification - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

Genotyping Identification MALDI-TOF

28 Jan 2020

Special focus on microbial identification, explore contract identification providers, proficiency tests ID, how a water lab implemented MALDI-TOF, plus summaries of recent identification seminar, plus take our quiz - are you a MALDI expert?

How Charles River Accugenix^® Identification Service Can Tailor For Your Needs

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Identification MALDI-TOF

28 Jan 2020

Jessica Rayser (Product Manager) and Morgan McCarraher (Associate) at Charles River Microbial Solutions talk to rapidmicrobiology.com on why Accugenix^®Microbial Identification Service stands out from the rest and how they can help meet your regulatory requirements.

Meridian's 1-Step RT-qPCR Mix Used in Screening for Coronavirus

Assay Development SARS-CoV-2

28 Jan 2020

Meridian Biosciences has announced there has been a huge demand for their Lyo-Ready 1-Step RT-qPCR Mix in screening patients for the Wuhan Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Genesig Coronavirus RT-qPCR Kit Available Now Worldwide

Corona Virus Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR)

28 Jan 2020

Primerdesign have developed a genesig RT-qPCR kit for the novel coronavirus strain 2019-CoV. The kit will be made officially available as of next week with the facility to pre-order now.

Lyse in 1-minute with Bertin's Homogenizer to Obtain an Unbiased Look at the Microbiome

Microbiome Microbiome Kits Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

28 Jan 2020

Bertin Instruments illustrate how their one-minute Precellys Evolution Homogenizers outperforms standard lysing methods and opens up an unbiased look at the microbiome's population.

Welsh Water Invests in MALDI-TOF Technology

Coliforms Enterococci Identification

27 Jan 2020

In this article, Matthew Jones, Technical Development Manager at Welsh Water, explores all aspects of introducing MALDI-TOF into a UK water company; from procurement to validation and accreditation to standardisation and his on-going work with SCA to establish a MALDI-TOF Blue Book.

How to Use The MALDI-TOF Biotyper for Food Microbiology - Video

Identification MALDI-TOF

27 Jan 2020

The MALDI Biotyper is validated by MicroVal according to the ISO 16140 part 6 standard and is an approved official method of analysis by AOAC international, the confirmation and identification results are provided directly with no need for additional data interpretation.

One Health Initiative Recruits Noscendo's DISQVER Bioinformatics Platform

Bioinformatics

27 Jan 2020

Noscendo's CE-certified DISQVER sequencing and bioinformatics platform has been adopted by a One Health Working Group in the University Hospital Bonn. This collaboration aims to speed up the identification of pathogens and resistances to improve antibiotic treatment and hygiene measures.

Rapid Microorganism Identification with MALDI Biotyper

ultra-rapid identification with MALDI-ToF

Identification MALDI-TOF

27 Jan 2020

For identifying microorganisms, the advanced MALDI-ToF system rivals the traditionally used culture-based methods which industry is still heavily dependent on. With laser technology to ID species in a few minutes, find out how this system can help you.

Accredited Confirmation & Identification Proficiency Testing Scheme

MALDI-TOF Proficiency Testing Schemes UKAS

22 Jan 2020

The LGC CONF-IDENT proficiency testing scheme enables laboratories to confirm and/or identify strains isolated from a sample using various techniques, from traditional biochemical/serological tests to more advanced genomic or molecular techniques.

Latest Microbiology Newsletter - 21 January 2020

Latest products for your microbiology lab

ATP Testing Blood Culture E. coli inc VTEC/STEC

22 Jan 2020

New ATP test kit supplying globally, easier pipetting protocols using magnetic beads to clean up nucleic acid preparations, new BRCGS environmental monitoring standards for food packaging manufacturers, GENE-UP EHEC gains MicroVal validation.

BC Launches its Sensilux^® ATP Product Range

ATP Testing Automation Dairy

21 Jan 2020

Sensilux^® offers a range of kits and products, for quality control in the food industry, based on ATP-bioluminescence. With tailored control software and sampling automation solutions Sensilux^® brings you the highest quality at the most competitive price.

Charles River Aquires Hemacare

Cell and Gene Therapies

21 Jan 2020

Charles River has completed its acquisition of HemaCare Corporation, a leader in the production of human-derived cellular products for the cell therapy market.

EFSA ask Stakeholders for Input on New WGS Requirements

Whole Genome Sequencing

21 Jan 2020

EFSA is asking for public consultation on a new document which will give guidance to applicants wishing to introduce microorganisms into the food chain. The document will instruct applicants to carry out WGS on the microorganisms in order to provide EFSA with a risk assessment.

Creative Diagnostics Launches New ASFV Antigens and Antibodies for Research

African Swine Fever

21 Jan 2020

Creative Diagnostics launches a large range of p30 antigens and antibodies for ASFV detection.

Training in Aseptic Techniques Helps Those Working on Missions Keep Space Clean

Cleanroom Training Provider

21 Jan 2020

Alan Dawson, Laboratory Manager at the European Space Agency (ESA), says the training on aseptic techniques received from the Honeyman group have provided ESA staff the with necessary skills to explore other planets without leaving any microbial trace behind.

Enhanced BIOFIRE® Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel Submitted for FDA Clearance

Blood Culture Candida auris Gastro-Intestinal Panel

21 Jan 2020

The BIOFIRE^® Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) panel includes several additional pathogens, an expanded list of antimicrobial resistance genes, and many revised targets compared to the existing BIOFIRE^® BCID Panel.

Need a Fast Turnaround Microbial Identification with Great Customer Service?

Identification

21 Jan 2020

NCIMB offers fast turnaround on microbial identification. Discounted rates are available for large numbers of samples. We identify both bacteria and fungi at our Aberdeen laboratories.

Coronavirus Outbreak sees Airports Screening Travellers From Wuhan Province

Corona Virus

20 Jan 2020

A novel coronavirus has the potential to spread in China with the upcoming New Year's celebrations. Chinese Authorities report that transmission is not sustained and mild symptoms are most likely. However immunocompromised people are on high-risk in this highly polluted region.

BrandTech's Pipettes can now be Wirelessly Charged

Liquid Handling

20 Jan 2020

Brandtech Scientific have launched an inductive charging stand to work with its BRAND® HandyStep® touch and HandyStep® touch S repeating pipettes.

Fagron Recalls 30 Lots of Anaesthetic Due to Bacillus spp. Contamination

Objectionable Organisms

17 Jan 2020

Fagron Inc. a pharmaceutical compounding company has voluntarily recalled over 30 lots of a topical anaesthetic after the FDA identified Bacillus fortis/Geobacillus toebii, Bacillus spp, and Bacillus circulans as contaminants in a non-sterile ingredient packaged with the anaesthetic.

Reproducibly Improve Magnetic Bead DNA Clean-Up with INTEGRA’s Pipetting Solutions

Liquid Handling Multichannel Pipettes

16 Jan 2020

INTEGRA Biosciences’ innovative pipetting solutions are the perfect partner for magnetic purification protocols

Caring for Your Pipettes and Your Science

Liquid Handling Multichannel Pipettes

16 Jan 2020

In partnership with Sartorius, Alpha Laboratories now brings you a choice of, internationally recognised, expert pipette calibration services that you can trust and rely on.

Priorclave Shows Autoclave Range at Medlab 2020

Autoclaves

16 Jan 2020

Priorclave are exhibiting at this year’s Medlab exhibition in Dubai from 3rd to 6th February 2020. Find out why you should visit their stand.

Improve Safety With The New Short Needle Sterility Testing Device

Sterility Testing

14 Jan 2020

Sterility testing for cartridges can pose a risk. Increase safety with our new short needle device. Improve dexterity and security when piercing cartridges, or soft single-use plastic containers with our new short 20 mm length needle. Watch our video!

Hull Hospitals Invest in New Environmental Monitoring Systems for Operating Theatres

Air Sampling Environmental Monitoring

14 Jan 2020

Operating theatres demand enhanced microbiological monitoring and infection control. Hull University Teaching NHS Trust have selected SAS Super air samplers, from Cherwell Laboratories.

MicroVal Issues First Certificate for STEC Detection Method

E. coli inc VTEC/STEC

14 Jan 2020

MicroVal has approved the issuing of its first certificate for a Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) detection method, based on the validation of bioMérieux GENE-UP EHEC.

Latest Microbiology Newsletter - 14 Jan 2020

Flow Cytometry MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Probiotics

14 Jan 2020

A better way to take sterility testing samples from single use containers, PathogenDx technology may soon be applied to food pathogen detection, SAS air sampler for operating theatres, MIC strip for Ampicillin-sulbactam, why flow cytometry is so good for probiotics.

FDA-Cleared Liofilchem MTS^™ (MIC Test Strip) Ampicillin-Sulbactam (AMS)

Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic Sensitivity MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration

14 Jan 2020

Liofilchem has received clearance from the FDA to market in the United States the Ampicillin*-Sulbactam (2/1) 0.016-256* MTS^™ (MIC Test Strip), a quantitative assay for determining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of Ampicillin-sulbactam.

Ziath to Showcase New 2-D Barcoded Tube ID Product at SLAS 2020

Laboratory Management Systems

13 Jan 2020

Ziath has announced that it will launch a revolutionary web-based 2D-barcoded tube identification product - Datapaq 5 at SLAS 2020 in San Diego, USA.

Environmental Monitoring – Are You Complying with BRCGS Issue 6?

Environmental Monitoring

13 Jan 2020

A new clause has been introduced by BRCGS requiring food packaging manufacturers to implement microbiological environmental monitoring. In this informative document, Campden BRI provides guidance in meeting the new criteria, best sampling procedures and the services they offer.

Ultra-Fast Cannabis Pathogen Test Has Potential to Disrupt Gold-Standard Food Testing

16S Accreditation Cannabis/Marijuana testing

10 Jan 2020

PathogenDx is an ultra-fast pathogen test that will only identify and quantify live cells and currently in routine use in the emerging cannabis testing industry. CEO Milan Patel talks to rapidmicrobiology on how this disruptive technology can revolutionize the food safety testing industry.

QxP Proud to Annouce UK GMP Compliance Body Beta-Tests and Adopts VR Learning Tool

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Training Provider

10 Jan 2020

QxP's Virtuosi® is an interactive GMP learning tool, beta-tested and adopted by the UK GMP Compliance Body for the pharmaceutical industry. Created at QxP by 25 experts in Microbiology and VR tech among others and independently reviewed by former FDA expert.

Applied BioCode's Respiratory Pathogen Panel Receives FDA Approval

Respiratory Panel Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)Respiratory Viruses

10 Jan 2020

Applied BioCode has received FDA 510(k) clearance on the BioCode Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) for use on its high-throughput multiplex BioCode MDx-3000 molecular diagnostic system.

Latest Microbiology Newsletter - 7 Jan 2020

Enrichment PCR

08 Jan 2020

Solve PCR positive, culture negative food samples, new formulations of enrichment media, MALDI-TOF identification is it for your lab?

The Advantages of Flow Cytometry for Counting Bacteria in Probiotics

Plate counts are not the best way to count probiotics

Bacillus causii Flow Cytometry Lactobacillus

08 Jan 2020

Flow cytometry beats the traditional plate count when it comes to probiotics, reports Marco Pane, R&D manager of Probiotical, a manufacturer of probiotics.

Burkholeria cepacia Contamination Results in Total Recall of Mavidon Products

Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC)

06 Jan 2020

Mavidon, the medical device manufacturer, has informed all of its customers, hospitals and clinics to stop using and quarantine all of its products immediately because of possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia

Pharmig Open Discussion Workshops - An Invaluable Learning Tool

Microbial Identification Workshop - Highlights

Biological Indicators Environmental Monitoring Identification

06 Jan 2020

This live report is on the 'Microbial Identification Discussion Session' workshop hosted by Dr Anna Lovatt at Pharmig's 27th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology in Nottingham, UK.

South Africa’s Listeria Outbreak: Bio-Rad’s Customer Testimonial (video)

Listeria spp.

02 Jan 2020

During the 2017 Listeria outbreak in South Africa, Bio-Rad provided Microchem Lab Services (MLS) support with their wide-range of prepared Listeria media. Ilse Liedemann, Microbiology Lab manager at MLS, gives a first-hand account on the vital support from Bio-Rad in those challenging times.

BARDA gives MultiPath™ Another Boost in Breakthrough Diagnostics

Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic Sensitivity Urinary Pathogens

02 Jan 2020

First Light Diagnostics has announced the authorization of additional funding from BARDA of $4.3 million to develop its MultiPath™ platform. This additional funding from the US Government's biomedical research grant authority given to First Light Diagnostics brings the total...

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