Quansys Biosciences Q-Plex multiplex ELISAs
07 October, 2012Q-Plex assays allow users to analyse up to 16 samples from less than 30 µL of sample in 2.5 h. The technology is easy to use (essentially an ELISA protocol), backed by publications and is said to offer improvements over other multiplex platforms.
Biomedica Sclerostin ELISA
20 August, 2012The Sclerostin ELISA from Biomedica is a highly sensitive ELISA for the measurement of human samples as small as 20 µL.
Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel monitors public health during Olympic Games
13 August, 2012Luminex Corporation has announced that Public Health Wales has used Luminex’s CE marked xTAG Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) for outbreak investigation activities during Olympic and Paralympic training and events taking place in Wales. Results of a substantial diagnostic validation of the GPP test conducted by The Public Health Wales Microbiology laboratory team at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, are anticipated to be published in a peer reviewed journal.
Abraxis LAT kit for non-O157 shiga toxin producing E. coli
01 August, 2012Abraxis has announced the availability of its Latex Agglutination Test (LAT) kits for the ‘big six’ non-O157 shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC). The kits are intended for identification of presumptive positive non-O157 STEC colonies.
Qiagen mericon Salmonella spp. kit for food samples
26 July, 2012Qiagen has announced that its mericon Salmonella spp. kit, in combination with the QIAsymphony RGQ automation platform, has received validation from the AOAC Research Institute, an independent third-party organisation that evaluates analytical methods for use in food safety and other testing.
Promega PowerPlex Y23 STR system
18 July, 2012Promega has announced the PowerPlex Y23 system - a rapid human identification Y-short tandem repeat (Y-STR) assay for forensic casework, offender databasing and relationship testing.
Abraxis Glyphosate Kit
28 June, 2012The Abraxis Glyphosate Kit applies the principles of enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to the determination of glyphosate in urine, soil, milk, lentils, white beans, soy beans, corn and malt barley.
Neogen ANSR for Salmonella molecular platform for pathogen testing
19 June, 2012Cell Biosciences has launched the Neogen ANSR molecular platform on the Australian market. ANSR for Salmonella is the first pathogen test available for the system, and provides results after only 10 min of reaction time.
Abraxis Yellow Azo dye/Tartrazine ELISA kit
06 June, 2012Many foods contain Yellow Azo (Tartrazine) dyes in varying proportions. The Abraxis Yellow Azo dyes ELISA is an immunoassay for the quantitative and/or qualitative detection of Yellow Azo dyes (Tartrazine and related dyes).
Qiagen Rotor-Gene Q MDx PCR instrument and artus Infl A/B RG RT-PCR assay kit
19 May, 2012Qiagen has released its real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) instrument, Rotor-Gene Q MDx and a compatible test for the detection of Influenza A/B, the artus Infl A/B RG RT-PCR Kit, for in vitro diagnostic use (IVD).
Arrow Scientific biological indicators
21 March, 2012Arrow Scientific biological indicators are used for load control monitoring, which is the process by which a load is monitored and released based on the result of a biological indicator.
Roche MycoTool PCR Mycoplasma Detection Kit
14 March, 2012The MycoTool PCR Mycoplasma Detection Kit from Roche can be used to obtain results in hours by using PCR instead of culture-based testing.
Merck Millipore Direct Detect protein quantitation system
14 March, 2012Merck Millipore has launched the Direct Detect system for rapid, simplified protein quantitation. The system enables infrared-based measurement of amide bonds in protein chains, an intrinsic component of every protein, without relying on amino acid composition, dye-binding properties or redox potential.
Rapid Assays generic rapid assay device (gRAD)
14 March, 2012Rapid Assays has developed the generic rapid assay device (gRAD) with the aim of providing a simplified lateral flow assay system, to enable users to develop their own rapid point of sample assay, without the need for investing in production equipment.
Innova Biosciences Lightning-Link Rapid Dylight kits
17 February, 2012Lightning-Link Rapid kits from Innova Biosciences allow antibody labelling reactions to be set up in seconds and used within less than 20 minutes. The range now incorporates the Thermo Fisher DyLight series of dyes.
