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Effective Buccal Swab RNA Extraction for COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing

RNA Extraction Buccal Swab Porvair COVID SARS
SARS-CoV-2
31 Aug 2020
The Chromatrap® Homogeniser Spin Column from Porvair Sciences has been adapted for COVID-19 to ensure an improved yield and quality of viral RNA from nasal and throat swab samples. 

Abbott's Affordable BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Test Receives FDA Authorization

COVID SARS Antigen Rapid ABBOTT FDA EUA
Lateral Flow AssaysSARS-CoV-2
31 Aug 2020
Abbott's new antigen test to detect an active infection of SARS-CoV-2 in patients has been granted an FDA-EUA. Abbott claim the test has shown excellent diagnostic accuracy in studies and is very affordable at just $5 per test. A digital health pass (QR code) is available as standard. 

Flu, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 Winter Test Panel Now Available in Europe

SARS influenza RSV CE Primer Genesig Novacyt
InfluenzaRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)SARS-CoV-2
31 Aug 2020
The genesig® Winterplex Test panel can distinguish between SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A & B and RSV, requiring just one sample from the patient. Primerdesign's original SARS-CoV-2 assay was one of the first to be recommended by WHO to detect the virus. 

Microbial Solutions for the Dairy, Beverage, and Food Industries

Hygiena Solutions for Beverage Microbiology
ATP TestingSpoilage Organisms
28 Aug 2020
​Release products faster with Hygiena's Innovate system, which includes a high throughput benchtop instrument and proprietary ATP reagents. With easy-to-read actionable data, giving consistent quality results, and reducing labor input.

Enhanced Beverage QC Testing with a Rapid ATP Method from Promicol

beverage microbial qc atp detection promicol rapid
ATP Testing
28 Aug 2020
Provide safe, quality products to end customers faster with a shorter-time to result, reduced costs and ensured traceability. Enhance the quality control of your products using the Promicol Microbial ATP Detection System.

The Absence Of Data Software with Gel Clot Assay Testing

Fujifilm Wako Data Integrity for Endotoxin Testing
21 CFR part 11Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)Data Integrity
28 Aug 2020
In this article by Latoya Mayfield, LAL Technical Specialist for FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals U.S.A. Corporation, we find out if the absence of data integrity software is affecting the assurance of gel clot assays in bacterial endotoxin testing.

Bio-Rad Quality Control Laboratory Receives ISO 17025 Accreditation

Bio-Rad QC Lab with ISO 17025
AccreditationChromogenic MediaISO 17025
27 Aug 2020
With ISO 17025 accreditation Bio-Rad quality control testing laboratory can guarantee conformity among controls used in batch release for water and food safety testing.

Understanding VITAL® 3.0 in 3 Case Studies - Webinar

Romer VITAL Allergen
Allergens
26 Aug 2020
How are food producers implementing VITAL® 3.0 on a practical basis? 3 case studies show how the new VITAL® standards can help food producers determine allergen risk and the need for precautionary labelling. Join Romer Labs for a webinar on September 9!

Complete Your Pathogen Testing Portfolio with Solus Listeria monocytogenes ELISA

Solus Listeria monocytogenes ELISA
AOAC PTME. coli 0157ELISA
25 Aug 2020
PerkinElmer can now offer simple, efficient and affordable 2-day Listeria monocytogenes testing with the latest addition to the Solus ELISA range.

Legiolert® Receives UK Acceptance for Legionella Testing

blue book legionella pneumophila cooling rapid water UK
ISO 11731 - LegionellaLegionella spp.Legionella pneumophila
24 Aug 2020
Legiolert® is a rapid culture-based test method for the detection of Legionella pneumophila, which is 7 days faster than traditional methods. It is now a recommended method in the UK’s Standing Committee of Analysts “blue book” for testing in waters and environmental samples. 

NCIMB Marks 70 Years

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Reference MaterialMicrobial Strain Typing
24 Aug 2020
With thousands of strains isolated by scientists around the food NCIMB are proud of their culture collection.

Yale and NBA Team-up for COVID-19 Game Changer

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SARS-CoV-2
24 Aug 2020
Yale University has been granted EUA from the US FDA for its SalivaDirect COVID-19 testing protocol. The method is seen as a game-changer by many, as it avoids the use of reagents prone to global shortages and is a non-invasive technique, requiring only a saliva specimen. 

NEOGEN®’s One Broth One Plate (OBOP) Solutions - Now Available for Salmonella

Salmonella workflow Neogen Listeria validation ISO 16140
ISO 16140Listeria spp.Salmonella
20 Aug 2020
Ideal for labs looking to reduce time to result whilst still maintaining classical microbiology, NEOGEN’s OBOP workflows for Listeria and Salmonella offer increased sensitivity vs their corresponding ISO methods and are independently validated & certified to ISO 16140-2.

MICA Legionella by Diamidex, a Revolution in Legionella Risk Assessment

legionella pneumophila fast culturable detection ISO 11731
ISO 11731 - LegionellaLegionella spp.Legionella pneumophila
20 Aug 2020
MICA Legionella is the latest innovative solution from DIAMIDEX. Based on culture, it detects culturable Legionella pneumophila providing results in CFU in 48 hours for all water samples offering an unmatched sensitivity and specificity on the market.

Improved Test Provides Significant Advance in Determining Gluten in Food

GlutenTox ELISA Rapid G12 Hygiena
Celiac Peptide DetectionELISA
19 Aug 2020
Hygiena has released the GlutenTox ELISA Rapid G12, a more sensitive, faster gluten test which targets the 33-mer peptide; the most immunotoxic part of the gluten protein. The new test has shorter incubation times and provides an accurate-analytic measurement of gluten in 90 minutes. 

New High Capacity Square Anaerobic Jar

nox 18 SY Lab easiest high sample anaerobic jar
Anaerobic/Microaerophilic Environments
19 Aug 2020
Small footprint – high sample capacity - nox.18 - the new square jar - making anaerobic incubation much simpler!

Rapidly Detect SARS-CoV-2 From Food Packaging and the Environment

Detect COVID19 Food
Environmental MonitoringListeria spp.Salmonella
17 Aug 2020
Thermo Fisher’s new workflow, for detection of SARS-CoV-2 from food packaging and food production environments, aims to decrease the potential for contamination of the food supply and subsequent infection of handlers and consumers.

Power-Up Your Salmonella Control Program in Poultry & Pork Production

Rapid Salmonella in Poultry and Pork
AFNORAOAC PTMEnvironmental Monitoring
17 Aug 2020
Fast, simultaneous detection and presumptive identification of Salmonella species, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Salmonella Enteritidis all in a single well, with ISO 16140-2 and AOAC-RI validated workflows.

A Faster & Improved Microbiology Workflow Now Available in Europe 

BD Kiestra InoquIA Synapsys
BioinformaticsLaboratory AutomationLiquid Handling
17 Aug 2020
The BD Kiestra™ InoqulA system is now available in Europe. This automated standalone microbiology workflow allows users to switch seamlessly between two modes to process liquid and non-liquid samples, and with the BD Synapsys™ informatics solution provides complete traceability. 

New, Improved Legionella Testing Range from Thermo Fisher Scientific

Tests for Legionella in Water
Legionella spp.Legionella pneumophila
17 Aug 2020
Thermo Fisher Scientific continue to invest in meeting the needs of laboratories testing for Legionella in water with an upgraded portfolio including an improved, ISO-compliant, GVPC agar and new qPCR products for rapid detection and enumeration.  
 

Controlling COVID-19 in Food Processing Takes Centre Stage at Campden BRI's Online Conference

Control COVID19 in Food Factory
CampylobacterEnvironmental MonitoringListeria monocytogenes
17 Aug 2020
This 3-day online conference will help the food industry understand how to safeguard their factory and workforce from SARS-CoV-2 as well as thought-provoking presentations on the usual ‘suspects’, including Campylobacter and Listeria.

RT-PCR & MALDI-TOF COVID-19 Assay Receives FDA Authorization

Ethos COVID SARS 2 MALDI TOF RT PCR
MALDI-TOFSARS-CoV-2
17 Aug 2020
Ethos Laboratories SARS-CoV-2 MALDI-TOF Assay has received FDA-EUA. The test utilizes both RT-PCR and ionization technology for the qualitative detection of viral RNA from a swab sample. The test is also authorized to take samples from Ethos At-home-Collection-kit. 

UK Completes Assessment of COVID-19 Lateral-Flow IgG Kits

UK Antibody IgG COVID 19
SARS-CoV-2
14 Aug 2020
The UK Government has published a peer-reviewed study on lateral-flow immunoassay (LFIA) COVID-19 kits that detect IgG only. LFIA were shown to have inferior sensitivity to ELISA but had high specificity, and were shown to be used competently by general public. 

WHO Look to Improve COVID-19 Test Evaluation

WHO COVID 19 survey
SARS-CoV-2
13 Aug 2020
The World Health Organization has drafted new criteria on high volume and near-patient antibody and viral detection COVID-19 assays. The purpose of which is to improve its assessment of test kits on a case-by-case basis. Deadline for comments is 19 August. 

Top Probiotic Institute Creates Spin-Out Microbiome Service for Industry

SeqBiome Microbiome APC Paul Cotter
MicrobiomeNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)
13 Aug 2020
A new microbiome sequencing and analysis service for the global life science industry has been created out of one the top microbiome research institutes in the world. SeqBiome's clients already include Nestle, MARS Petcare and PrecisionBiotics.

New Slit Seal Prevents Evaporation During Cell Culturing in 96-well Microplates

Biochromato RAPID cell culture 96 well plate evaporation
Cell CultureLiquid Handling in Microplates
11 Aug 2020
BioChromato Inc. has introduced a gamma sterilized version of its popular RAPID Slit Seal for scientists looking to eliminate solvent evaporation from samples when culturing cells in 96-well microplates. The new seal avoids chance of contamination and offers a reduction in costs with consumables.

FDA Authorizes First Semi-Quantitative COVID-19 IgG Serology Test

siemens cov2g IgG semi quantitative FDA EUA
SARS-CoV-2
11 Aug 2020
Siemens Healthineers has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the SARS-CoV-2 IgG (COV2G) antibody test. It's the first semi-quantitative test offering sensitivity and specificity over 99% and enables clinicians to gauge levels of IgG in patient's blood sample. 

Distributors of Cherwell's Redipor® Prepared Media Benefit from Online Support Hub

Redipor Prepared Media
Environmental MonitoringAutomated Media PreparationSterility Testing
10 Aug 2020
The launch of Cherwell's new online support hub ensures all Redipor microbiological media customers receive quality support for their environmental monitoring, sterility testing and process validation applications, whatever their location. 

New Mouse-Derived Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19 Research 

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AntibodiesAssay DevelopmentSARS-CoV-2
10 Aug 2020
ViroStat has developed and released a set of new monoclonal antibodies to the nucleocapsid of the COVID-19 virus. These final 5 antibodies were selected from an initial group of 60 based upon highest binding affinity and best ELISA pairing for detection of native viral antigen.

COVID-19 Testing Lab is Granted FDA-EUA for Speedy Viral RNA Extraction Technique

Quest COVID 19 Viral RNA extraction
Nucleic Acid Extraction
10 Aug 2020
Quest Diagnostics has received FDA-EUA for a new viral RNA extraction technique that will increase its testing capacity to 185,000 per day. The method extracts RNA with the Mag-Bind Viral RNA Xpress Kit (Omega Bio-Tek) and the Hamilton MagEx STAR.

Dried Blood Spot Test Alleviates Constraints With COVID-19 Testing Says Perkin Elmer 

Perkin Elmer dried blood spot covid 19 gsp delfia igG
SARS-CoV-2
10 Aug 2020
Perkin Elmer has launched a dried blood spot test for COVID-19 serology IgG testing. The finger-prick sample collection device allows for both decentralized sample collection and high-throughput testing. The product is CE-IVD marked and planned for US FDA-EUA.

High-Throughput COVID-19 Testing Enabled by Fluent Liquid Handling 

Thermo Fisher COVID 19 Amplitude
Liquid HandlingSARS-CoV-2
10 Aug 2020
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced a new highly-automated, real-time PCR solution designed to analyze up to 6,000 samples in a single day. The modular solution delivers test results in a four-step process requiring minimal hands-on time, laboratory space and staffing resources.

Collect and Preserve Clinical Specimens Containing Viruses, Including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Viral Transport Medium
ChlamydiaMycoplasmaSARS-CoV-2
06 Aug 2020
Liofilchem VTM is suitable for the collection and preservation of clinical specimens containing viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Chlamydia spp., Mycoplasma spp. and Ureaplasma spp.

Quantitative RUO COVID-19 ELISA Will Help Vaccine Developers

RUO COVID-19 ELISA for Vaccine Developers
ELISASARS-CoV-2
04 Aug 2020
COVID-SeroIndex test kit is an ELISA assay, designed to measure the presence or absence of anti-COVID-19 antibodies in addition to measuring the titer of antibodies a person has produced.  It utilizes not one, but two virus antigens: the full-length spike protein, and its receptor binding domain.

LabVantage COVID-19 LIMS Solution Implemented for Onsite Workplace Health and Safety

COVID-19 LIMS solution
LIMSSARS-CoV-2
04 Aug 2020
The COVID-specific LIMS solution incorporates LabVantage’s deep knowledge of laboratory workflows, along with numerous features designed to make it easy for laboratories to perform coronavirus testing using RT-PCR, isothermal nucleic acid amplification, and serology methods.

FDA Recommendations for COVID-19 Diagnostics for Use In Non-Lab Settings

COVID-19 Diagnostics for Non-Lab Settings
Lateral Flow AssaysSARS-CoV-2
04 Aug 2020
The FDA has posted a new template for commercial developers to help them submit EUA requests for COVID-19 diagnostic tests that can be performed entirely at home or in other settings besides a lab, such as offices or schools, and that could be available without a prescription.

Rapid Cooling Tower P. aeruginosa Testing Versus ISO Reference Method

IDEXX Pseudalert pseudomonas aeruginosa quanti tray
Most Probable Number (MPN)PseudomonasPseudomonas aeruginosa
03 Aug 2020
Study finds IDEXX's Pseudalert® MPN method of detecting P. aeruginosa to be more efficient than ISO membrane filtration culture-based method. Simple to use and can accurately detect P. aeruginosa at low levels, even with high background flora, giving confirmed results within 24 hours.

RT-LAMP With Nanosequencing - LamPORE COVID-19 Testing to be Rolled Out by UK Government

LamPORE SARSCoV2 assays
LAMP/Isothermal AmplificationSARS-CoV-2
03 Aug 2020
LamPORE is a precise, rapid, low-cost and highly scalable assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2, designed to test saliva and swab RNA samples from either symptomatic or asymptomatic people. Using RT-LAMP to amplify specific viruses and nanopore sequencing to identify the amplified viruses.

Microbiologics Expands Viral Capabilities for SARS-CoV-2 With New BSL-3 Laboratory

BSL3 Virology Testing Service
Assay DevelopmentSARS-CoV-2
03 Aug 2020
With new virology services capabilities, Microbiologics has launched a menu of cell-based services for SARS-CoV-2 to assist assay developers, evaluate therapeutic solutions and vaccines, and provide inactivated intact virus to researchers and diagnostic companies.

Self-Collected Saliva-based COVID-19 RT-PCR Test Receives FDA EUA

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Contract Service LaboratorySARS-CoV-2
03 Aug 2020
The test, shown in CRL's EUA studies to be more sensitive and accurate than the standard COVID-19 anterior nasal swab test, detects the presence of coronavirus in the saliva of the test taker.

Detect 3 Different SARS-CoV-2 Antigens With xMAP® Multi-Antigen IgG Assay - FDA EUA

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SARS-CoV-2
03 Aug 2020
The xMAP SARS-CoV-2 Multi-Antigen IgG Assay demonstrated specificity of 100 percent in human serum and greater than 99 percent in human plasma, with sensitivity greater than 96 percent for both human serum and plasma (>14 days post-symptom onset) in clinical studies.

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