The science of point-of-care diagnostics
08 October, 2008
Economical, fast point-of-care diagnoses are on the cusp of reality. However, before these disposable lab-on-a-chip systems become part of every doctors’ repertoire in Australia, radical changes will have to be woven into the Medicare system and pathologists are unlikely to relinquish their monopoly on performing these tests willingly. In this article, ICT Results looks at how close to reality the science of point of care is.
On-site, handheld DNA analysis
23 September, 2008
Researchers are creating automated micro-fluidic devices which can do macro-chemistry at the microscale. The lab-on-a-chip DNA analyser wll be able to complete DNA tests away from the laboratory in a fraction of the current time required.
Online rheometry comes of age
05 August, 2008
Rheology Solutions will be manufacturing an online rheometer developed by CSIRO Industrial Physics. The process control rheometer can be operated in an inline or online configuration and used to measure the viscoelastic properties of a process fluid in real time.
Syringe filters
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Phenomenex Australia
Phenomenex has added regenerated cellulose (RC) syringe filters to its Phenex line. By removing particulates from the sample, the filters prevent build-up and blockage of chromatography columns and frits while minimising wear and tear on injection valves.
Cooling and heating
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Rheology Solutions Pty Ltd
The Thermo Haake EZ Cool 80 circulator is a versatile option for laboratory cooling and heating needs from -10 to +80°C. Its bathless design minimises the evaporation of temperature fluid during daily use. The stainless steel circulator is both quiet and robust, making it suitable for laboratory use.
Single-use laboratory plastics
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: VWR International Pty Ltd
Formerly part of Barloworld Scientific, Sterilin is a newly formed independent business, specialising in the manufacture of single-use laboratory plastics.
Microcentrifuge rack
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Interpath Services Pty Ltd
SSI has introduced the IsoFreeze MCT rack for microcentrifuge tubes to its range.
30-place microcentrifuge
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Eppendorf South Pacific Pty Ltd
Eppendorf has released the 5430, a 30-place microcentrifuge. Users have the choice of eight different rotors, for tubes from 0.2 up to 50 mL, microtest plates, deepwell plates and slides.
High vacuum pump technology
06 July, 2008 | Supplied by: http://www.javac.com.au
Designed and manufactured in Australia, the VECTOR rotary vane vacuum pumps present a versatile product line, offering high performance in most applications in the industrial, scientific or refrigeration vacuum fields.
Solid phase extraction
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Thermo Scientific HyperSep Retain polymeric solid phase extraction (SPE) range delivers high recovery levels and high reproducibility. The products provide sample preparation options for a wide range of applications and provide enhanced retention for a wide range of analyte types.
Kit for epigenetic research
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Merck
The Imprint Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) kit for epigenetic research provides a complete solution for chromatin immunoprecipitation, including columns and reagents for DNA purification as well as an integrated protocol for ChIP DNA amplification with the GenomePlex whole genome amplification kit.
Differential electrometer
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: SDR Scientific
Warner Instruments has introduced the HiZ-223 dual-channel differential spectrometer. It is a high input impedance amplifier featuring two small active headstages that allow the first stage of amplification to take place at the electrode site.
Tablet sample preparation
01 July, 2008
RTS SolidPrep provides high-speed preparation of tablets and other solid-dose pharmaceuticals for assay, impurity and dose content uniformity applications. This scalable product line is available as a benchtop or automated system.
Automated liquid handling
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
The Hamilton range of semi-automated Microlab dispensers offers simple, reliable and precise fluid measurement for aspiration, dilution and dispensing.
Floor model shakers
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: HD Scientific Supplies
The IS-971 floor model shaker series from Lab Companion features high capacity. Up to 4 x 6 litre flasks can handled by the unit.
