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Paris Airport Rapid PCR Testing Feverish Travellers

credo diagnostics vita pcr sars cov 2 ce ivd paris airport
PCRSARS-CoV-2
30 Jul 2020
For the past month, the VitaPCR™ rapid test has been used on feverish passengers arriving at Roissy Airport. The test uses PCR to amplify a region within the nucleocapsid gene and provides airport authorities with a result within 20 minutes with just two minutes hands-on-time. 

Allentown's Washing and Contamination Control Products Now Benefit from NESA Sales and Aftercare

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CleanroomWorkstations
29 Jul 2020
New England Scientific Associates (NESA) has partnered with Allentown, LLC. for exclusive representation in the New England & upstate New York areas.

False Positive, or False Negative Mycotoxin Results are Expensive. What's the Solution?

Mycotoxin Certified Reference Materials
Reference MaterialMycotoxinsAssay Validation
29 Jul 2020
In this video Ronald Niemeijer, Marketing Director, R-Biopharm explains how the use of certified mycotoxin reference materials can give you the confidence you need in your QC testing results.

Two Clinical Trials Show 100% Diagnostic Accuracy for COVID-19 Multiplex qPCR Assay 

COVID 19 qPCR multiplex Bruker Fluorotype SARS CoV 2
SARS-CoV-2
29 Jul 2020
Bruker's FluoroType® SARS-CoV-2 multiplex qPCR assay has demonstrated 100% accuracy in two clinical trials. The test is CE-IVD marked, detects two regions on SARS-CoV-2, differentiates between 4 other coronaviruses and has been validated on common RT-PCR thermocyclers. 

India Council Release Data on High Volume COVID-19 Antigen Testing Regime

SD Biosensor CE ANVISA STANDARD Q ANTIGEN COVID 19
Lateral Flow AssaysSARS-CoV-2
29 Jul 2020
SD Biosensor's Standard Q Ag rapid antigen test is now used as the first test to be deployed in hotspot areas as part of several country's testing regimes. The lateral-flow test gives a result within 15 minutes, and SD Biosensor has supplied 15 million kits to India over the last 3 weeks.

Viral RNA Extraction Kit Promises Superior Detection Over Solid-Phase Extraction

PHASIFY RNA COVID19 extraction
SARS-CoV-2
28 Jul 2020
Phase Scientific has received CE-marking for its  PHASIFY™  VIRAL RNA extraction kit, which claims to facilitate higher SARS-CoV-2 RNA yields, can enable a 3-6 cycle threshold reduction and increases true positive detection compared to conventional solid-phase extraction.

Quick, Safe, Aspiration of Biological Liquid Waste

Don Whitley Aspirator
Waste Disposal
27 Jul 2020
The Whitley AsPROvac makes it easy to aspirate and dispose of biological liquid waste quickly and safely.

BIOTECON Diagnostics Offers a Variety of Quality Cannabis Testing Solutions 

Biotecon Cannabis marijuana hemp testing rt pcr
AspergillusCannabis/Marijuana testingE. coli inc VTEC/STEC
27 Jul 2020
The cannabis testing market is developing rapidly; choices you make define how competitive and future-proof your business will be. As experts in food testing and microbial contaminations, we develop highly sophisticated qPCR testing methods that will ensure you stay on top of future requirements.

Autoclaveable Round-Bottomed Tubes Suitable for Sample Homogenization

micronic 1400 microlitre round bottom tube
Sample PrepSample Preparation
27 Jul 2020
These Dutch-designed round-bottomed tubes suit all your sample preparation requirements, including homogenization. Manufactured in Class 7 cleanroom environment, these 1.4 ml tubes can be autoclaved clean and resist many organic solvents routinely used with them. 

New Real-Time Data Compliance Software Makes Your Workflow Easier

LANEXO Laboratory informatics
Laboratory Management SystemsLIMS
27 Jul 2020
Merck's LANEXO™ laboratory information managment system digitally captures data in real-time improving reliability and traceability of compliance documentation and is a first to use radio-frequency identifcation labels which auto-register open and expiry dates. 

Bioeasy COVID-19 Antigen Test Still Tops WHO's List

antigen ce mark bioeasy COVID 19
SARS-CoV-2
23 Jul 2020
FIND/WHO's resource of clinical performance data of COVID-19 diagnostics is growing, and many developers have put forward their test for independent evaluation. The introduction of rapid antigen tests is seen as a step forward by testing regimes, and its performance data is under the spotlight. 

Under Ten Dollar Test Detects Five Regions of SARS-CoV-2 in Single Reaction

Agena iPLEX Pro SARSCoV2 Panel
Quantitative PCR (qPCR)SARS-CoV-2
22 Jul 2020
Agena Biosciences has launched an FDA-EUA qualitative test for SARS-CoV-2. The iPLEX Pro SARS-CoV-2 Panel detects five regions of the virus, and if used with Agena's MassARRAY® instrument a lab can run 6000 samples a day. Each sample costs under ten dollars to run. 

Pooling Samples for COVID-19 May be Best Step Forward

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SARS-CoV-2Specimen TransportSwabs with Transport Medium
21 Jul 2020
Asymptomatic people are a puzzle for testing regimes that want rapid testing in place to mitigate the economic effects of a pandemic. But pooling asymptomatic individuals samples on high-throughput qPCR systems is now encouraged after successful pooling regimes in Europe and Asia. 

Does Your Lab Need a Super Efficient Anaerobic Workstation?

Video about Baker Ruskinn Workstations
Anaerobic/Microaerophilic EnvironmentsWorkflow OptimizationWorkstations
21 Jul 2020
Baker Ruskinn anaerobic and microaerophilic workstations have been developed with the user in mind with a host of features to help you deliver consistent results.

EU Food Funds Real-Time COVID-19 Detection Project

EIT COVID-19 Real time Detection Food
foodborne viruses
21 Jul 2020
An automated platform that can detect the presence of viruses in food processing facilities in real-time has been given a massive boost by the EU's food innovation body (EIT). The test takes one hour to result and was developed by Eurofins, Microbion, SwissDeCode, IATA CSIC, and UH. 

CDC COVID-19 Test Kit is Error-Prone Says Director of US Public Health Lab

COVID 19 CDC RT PCR Sequencing Milford Sin Hang Lee
Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR)SARS-CoV-2
20 Jul 2020
A recently published peer-reviewed article reported significant errors with CDC's COVID-19 RT-PCR test. Author Sin Hang Lee, director at Connecticut's Milford Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory is offering to re-test samples from high-death toll nursing homes using his protocol. 

Rapid Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Diagnostics Test is Launched

Xpert Cepheid XDR-TB
Antibiotic ResistanceAntimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Mycobacterium tuberculosis
20 Jul 2020
Cepheid & FIND, has launched a rapid molecular profiling test that can diagnose a multi-drug resistant case of tuberculosis in 90 minutes. The Xpert MTB/XDR test runs on Cepheid's GeneXpert® systems and is seen as a critical step to ensuring early treatment for XDR TB patients. 

Belgium FAMPH Recommends Novatec's COVID-19 ELISA Test

GSD NovaLisa NovaPrime ELISA
ELISASARS-CoV-2
20 Jul 2020
After excellent clinical performances during its first external validation at an acute care hospital in Brussels (Belgium),  the NovaLisa COVID-19 IgG and IgA ELISA test has been recommended for use by Belgium's Health Products Agency (FAMHP). 

No Lab or Special Training Required for New One-Hour-to-Result Mycoplasma Test 

BioFire Mycoplasma bioMerieux
BiotherapeuticsMycoplasma
17 Jul 2020
bioMérieux announce the launch of BIOFIRE® MYCOPLASMA, a rapid, fully-automated test, which can be used outside the lab by anyone after simple training. This innovative instrument is much faster than traditional culture-based and PCR methods, with results in just one hour.

NEOGEN Launches Advanced Soleris® NG Microbial Testing System 

automated microbiology Soleris
AlicyclobacillusAutomationCannabis/Marijuana testing
16 Jul 2020
The Soleris NG system provides accurate and rapid microbiological answers in a complete system approach. The system features 32-vial incubating drawers integrated with a secure software package, and each ready-to-use vial rapidly and independently detects the presence or absence of microorganisms.

The LAL Industry's Remarkable Stewardship of Horseshoe Crabs

Horseshoe Crabs
Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)EndotoxinLimulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL)
16 Jul 2020
In this article by Dr. James Cooper PHARMD we learn how the biomedical industry is the strongest advocate for the protection and preservation of the horseshoe crab.

Bio-Rad Launches High Performance Food Safety Solution for Powdered Infant Formula 

Salmonella Cronobacter sakazakii Powdered Infant Formula PIF
Chromogenic MediaCronobacter sakazakiiDairy
14 Jul 2020
Ideal for food safety testing of infant formula, Bio-Rad Laboratories' easy-to-use PIF Supplement enriches both Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter spp. in a single broth and inhibits background flora, such as lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, and other gram-positive bacteria.

A Small Workstation with Big Ideas

Don Whitley A20 Workstation
Anaerobic/Microaerophilic EnvironmentsWorkstations
14 Jul 2020
Time to step up from using anaerobic jars to using an anaerobic workstation? The A20 is compact, incredibly efficient and cheaper to operate than it is to use jars.

Analysis of Virus Particles by Dynamic Light Scattering

Dynamic light scattering DLS viruses Testa
foodborne viruses
14 Jul 2020
Analyzing viruses in the lab using traditional methods can be difficult due to cell proteins in solution. Testa Analytical has released a white paper describing its Dynamic Light Scattering method, which can eliminate problems associated with other zeta potential/particle analysis instruments.

A Simple Colorimetric Alternative to Gold-Standard COVID-19 Testing 

LAMP COVID 19
LAMP/Isothermal AmplificationSARS-CoV-2
14 Jul 2020
New England Biolabs has launched a SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Colorimetric LAMP Assay kit (RUO) that produces visually read results in 30 minutes, by a simple color change due to a pH drop. The kit needs only a heat source to run and could be useful in low resource point-of-care settings. 

Fully-Automated COVID-19 Serology Test Gets FDA Green Light

Diazyme IgG COVID 19
SARS-CoV-2
14 Jul 2020
Diazyme has received FDA-EUA for its fully automated DZ-Lite SARS-CoV-2 IgG CLIA test. Diazyme state it has no cross-reactivity with the four most common coronavirus strains. The test uses both S and N proteins to pick up IgG specific for SARS-CoV-2.

CANARY Migrates From Anthrax Detection to SARS-CoV-2

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SARS-CoV-2
13 Jul 2020
PathSensors can now develop a COVID-19 diagnostic kit using CANARY™ technology after an agreement with MIT to expand its license for clinical use. CANARY is a biosensor initially developed after 9/11 to detect anthrax.

From Rabbit to Crab to the Lab (Podcast)

Charles River LAL rFC endotoxin testing pyrogen
EndotoxinLimulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL)Pyrogen
10 Jul 2020
LAL manufacturers prepare for the increase in endotoxin tests needed for the worldwide release of COVID-19 vaccine, but can the LAL supply chain and horseshoe crab population cope? Is it now time to make rFC mainstream? Foster Jordan at Charles River, shares his opinion in this podcast.

Hygiena Launches Improved, Rapid Listeria Species Detection Method

Insite Listeria Hygiena
Environmental MonitoringListeria spp.Listeria Environmental
09 Jul 2020
Hygiena’s new InSite Listeria environmental test for food processing facilities, food preparation environments and food retailers after cleaning, can detect Listeria spp. in 48 hours on stainless steel, ceramic and plastic surfaces and is AOAC RI certified. 

Every Stage of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Covered With GBC Test Kits

GB SARS CoV 2 RT PCR
Lateral Flow AssaysSARS-CoV-2
09 Jul 2020
General Biologicals has developed a quick RT-PCR test, rapid antigen test and an ELISA antibody test for the diagnosis of COVID-19. The RT-PCR kit has been approved in India, Taiwan and Australia and is also in use hard-hit countries Mexico and Indonesia. 

Large-Scale Manufacturer Ready for Orders for Highly Accurate FDA-EUA COVID-19 Serology Test

Access IgG COVID 19 FDA Beckman Coulter
SARS-CoV-2
07 Jul 2020
Beckman Coulter has received FDA-EUA for its COVID-19 serology test, the Access SARS-CoV-2 igG test. The test has 100% confirmed sensitivity and 99.6% specificity. The company says it can produce up to 30 million test a month. 

Aspergillus Ventures in the Cannabis and Hemp Industries and Beyond

GENE Pro bioMerieux Cannabis Aspergillus
AspergillusCannabis/Marijuana testingPCR
06 Jul 2020
In this rapidmicrobiology interview with Ben Pascal (Invisible Sentinel) and Maria McIntyre (bioMérieux), we explore the GENE-UP Aspergillus PRO assay's disruptive technology and why testing for this pathogen is important, even if your state doesn't require it. 

Better Microbiology Solutions for Cannabis and Hemp Products

cannabis hemp microbial testing
AspergillusCannabis/Marijuana testingMycotoxins
06 Jul 2020
Rapidmicrobiology's special focus on microbial testing in cannabis Get expert advice for your cannabis testing needs from big players; Bio-Rad, Hardy Diagnostics, R-biopharm, Pall and bioMérieux and how to prove your lab's competency with NSI Lab Solutions and the Emerald Test™.

Why Testing for Aspergillus is Key to Safe Cannabis & Hemp Products

Bio-Rad iQ-Check Aspergillus Kit Cannabis
AspergillusCannabis/Marijuana testingMycotoxins
06 Jul 2020
In this interview with Amrita Puri, Bio-Rad, we delve into Aspergillus contamination issues in cannabis and hemp products and how Bio-Rad's iQ-Check Aspergillus kit reduces risk to users who may be vulnerable to Aspergillosis and ensures a more efficient manufacturing process. 

Think You Know How to Test Cannabis for Pathogens? - Prove it! 

Emerald Badge Cannabis Testing
Cannabis/Marijuana testingProficiency Testing Schemes
06 Jul 2020
Emerald Scientific's Emerald Badge for cannabis testing labs, is a well-known proficiency testing scheme in the industry. In this interview with VP Kirsten Blake, we discuss different reasons why labs participate in the scheme, increase in DNA-based kits and what the badge signifies.

Return-to-Work Safely Program Includes PCR and Antibody COVID-19 Test

employee COVID19 screening
SARS-CoV-2
06 Jul 2020
Lung disease diagnostics firm Biodesix has developed a post-COVID-19 lockdown customized return to work service for employers. The WorkSafe™ Program consists of two tests kits;  Bio-Rad Laboratories SARS-CoV-2 ddPCR Test (molecular) and the Platelia SARS-CoV-2 Total Ab Test (antibody).
 

Cepheid Announce Development of Next-Generation Multiplex COVID-19, Flu and RSV Test 

Cepheid COVID19 Flu RSV Xpert
InfluenzaQuantitative PCR (qPCR)Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
06 Jul 2020
Cepheid plan to pursue FDA-EUA for the Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV four-in-one test. The test is designed for use on a single sample using the GeneXpert® System with results expected in as little as 35 minutes.

Border Screening Firm Acquire Pathogen Detection Specialists

smith detection Pathsensors
Ebola virusFrancisella tularensisSalmonella
06 Jul 2020
Smiths Detection, a leader in threat detection at border screenings, has acquired PathSensors; a provider of high-speed, high sensitivity pathogen detection and threat prevention solutions. This expands its sensing capabilities across the CBRNE spectrum to respond quickly to emerging threats.

Second Wave? - Do Public Facilities Need to Test Air for SARS-CoV-2

Coriolis EnviroX-Rv SARS-CoV-2
Air SamplingSARS-CoV-2
01 Jul 2020
PathogenDx and Bertin Technologies join forces to provide a solution to test for airborne contaminants, such as COVID-19, in public buildings. Using Bertin’s Coriolis Air Sampler and Pathogen Dx’s EnvirX-Rv PCR kit together, it has been proven to detect SARS-CoV-2 in the environment.

Validated Immunoaffinity Techniques for Mycotoxin Analysis in Cannabis

r -biopharm mycotoxin cannabis
Cannabis/Marijuana testingMycotoxins
01 Jul 2020
R-Biopharm has validated immunoaffinity methods for cannabis and cannabis products resulting in improved clean-up and concentration of toxins reducing chromatography interference, lowering detection limits and ensuring method performance criteria are met. 

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