QuantiGene cancer and disease research assay kits
10 March, 2011 byQuantiGene cancer and disease research assay kits enable direct quantification of miRNA, mRNA or DNA targets directly from any sample. They are based on the branched DNA (bDNA) signal amplification technology used in Siemens’ FDA-approved Versant assays for HIV and Hepatitis C viral load testing.
Nucleofector kits for transfection of human T cells
04 February, 2011 byVarious Nucleofector kits and corresponding Amaxa optimised protocols are available for the transfection of human T cells using the different Nucleofection platforms.
Lonza ApoGlow rapid apoptosis screening kit
11 January, 2011 byApoGlow offers sensitive, safe and rapid 20 min determination of apoptosis, necrosis and cell proliferation in a single assay. The convenient 96-well format can be fully automated. The kit is suitable for both adherent and non-adherent cells.
Lonza PyroGene rFC assay
11 January, 2011The PyroGene recombinant Factor C assay (rFC) assay represents a reliable, sustainable alternative to LAL.
Luminex xTAG CYP2D6 pharmacogenetic kit
01 December, 2010 byLuminex has commercially launched its first pharmacogenetic test, the xTAG CYP2D6 kit, which recently received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Beckman Coulter feto-maternal hemorrhage, sepsis and infection tests
24 November, 2010Beckman Coulter has entered into a strategic alliance with Trillium Diagnostics LLC, under the terms of which Beckman Coulter will market specific products in North America and South America and in the majority of Europe, Asia and Australasia.
Agilent Technologies and South Bend Medical Foundation LC/MS/MS
07 October, 2010 byAgilent Technologies and South Bend Medical Foundation have collaborated to develop urine testing methods to meet the new mandatory US guidelines for federal workplace drug testing. The new guidelines, which took effect on 1 October, will allow for the first-time use of liquid chromatography/triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) for confirmatory urine drug testing.
Kartell Sedi-Rate erythrocyte sedimentation rate system (Art: 88435)
07 October, 2010 byThe Kartell Sedi-Rate erythrocyte sedimentation rate system (Art: 88435) comes as a complete kit containing 800 each of the ESR test tubes and also the pipettes. This system allows a rapid and safe execution of the ESR test according to the classic Westergren method.
Iris StatSpin Express 3 mobile blood processing system
07 October, 2010The mobile Iris StatSpin Express 3 blood processing system can be used anywhere that blood collection and processing is required. It is designed to run off an alternative power source such as a car battery, making it suitable for use in remote locations.
MicroRNA panel provides a more precise lung cancer diagnosis
30 September, 2010A test based on a panel of microRNAs under development by Rosetta Genomics Ltd, in Israel, may allow for more precise diagnosis and better targeted therapy for patients with lung cancer.
Lonza OsteoImage mineralisation assay
03 September, 2010 byThe OsteoImage mineralisation assay is a rapid, fluorescent in vitro assay for assessing bone cell mineralisation. The assay is based on specific binding of the fluorescent OsteoImage staining reagent to the hydroxyapatite portion of bone-like nodules deposited by cells.
Alere Troponin I, Cardio 2 and Cardio 3
04 August, 2010 byAlere International has launched three next-generation products: Troponin I - a single-analyte, improved sensitivity Troponin I (TnI) test, Cardio2 - a two-analyte panel consisting of the new Troponin I and BNP as well as Cardio3 - a three-analyte panel consisting of the new Troponin I, BNP and CK-MB. These improved tests allow for earlier detection of even lower levels of TnI, which improves outcomes and benefits the patient, the hospital, the physician office laboratory and the cardiologist.
Bio-Rad IH 1000 blood screening system
04 August, 2010 byThe IH 1000 blood screening system is a fully automated, high-throughput system designed for the blood transfusion laboratory utilising the industry-accepted gold standard ID-System gel card technology.
SeptiCyte Lab sepsis test
04 August, 2010 byMolecular diagnostics company Athlomics, in collaboration with Mater Pathology, has launched an immune system gene expression test for the diagnosis of severe infections, commonly known as sepsis.
Asuragen and Life Technologies BCR/ABL1 Quant Test
04 August, 2010 byAsuragen and Life Technologies have achieved CE-marking and commercial launch in Europe of the BCR/ABL1 Quant Test, Asuragen’s clinically validated and cGMP manufactured test intended to aid clinicians in the monitoring and treatment of individuals afflicted with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Asuragen manufactures the monitoring test, which is exclusively distributed by Life Technologies and runs on the company’s Applied Biosystems CE-marked 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument.
