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Microbiology

New Diagnostic Hepatitis C Assay Extends Effectiveness of Serology Panel

A new serological assay for hepatitis C provides 100% sensitivity, leading to early detection of infection and patient-oriented decision-making. More...
19 Apr 2012
Image: The PLEX-ID system (Photo courtesy of Abbot Ibis Biosciences).

High-Throughput Instrument and Assays Introduced in Europe

The rapid, high-throughput PLEX-ID instrument, along with three assays for use on the system, has obtained CE marking for the European Economic Area. More...
17 Apr 2012

Improved Diagnostic MRSA Screening Kit Enhances Sensitivity, Simplifies Processing

Sensitivity of an already high sensitivity, high specificity PCR assay for MRSA screening and diagnosis is further strengthened by inclusion of additional MRSA strains. More...
16 Apr 2012

Molecular Assay Employed for Extrapulmonary TB Specimens

The laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis on extrapulmonary specimens is particularly challenging, as invasive procedures are often required in order to obtain samples for culture. More...
05 Apr 2012

Rapid Reporting of Bacterial Identification Impacts Clinical Outcome

The clinical and economic impact of rapid microbiological reporting on the specimens most frequently processed by the Microbiology Laboratory has been assessed. More...
05 Apr 2012

Hematology Analyzer Evaluated for Cerebrospinal Fluid Testing

One of newest generation hybrid hematology analyzer is equipped with an improved body fluid analysis mode that is suitable for cerebrospinal fluid analysis. More...
04 Apr 2012
Image: Toxoplasma gondii tachyzoites (Photo courtesy of Ke Hu and John Murray).

Molecular Diagnostic Tool Detects Toxoplasmic Encephalitis

A promising diagnostic tool has been developed to identify patients who are both immunocompromised and have the most common focal brain lesions. More...
03 Apr 2012
New
Gold Member
Syphilis Screening Test
VDRL Antigen MR
Automated Blood Typing System
IH-500 NEXT
New
Nuclear Matrix Protein 22 Test
NMP22 Test
New
Silver Member
Oncology Molecular Diagnostic Test
BCR-ABL Dx ELITe MGB Kit


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