DxH 800 Haematology Analyser case study webinar
25 May, 2011A case study presentation on the capabilities of the DxH 800 Haematology Analyser is available via a webinar format. To access the webcast go to: http://video.webcasts.com/events/bcou001/38321/.
Non-invasive ‘point of care’ haemoglobin monitoring coming closer
05 May, 2011 by’Point of care’ monitoring of haemoglobin levels is nearing reality in operating rooms as a spectrophotometric haemoglobin sensor is providing a new approach to non-invasive monitoring of blood haemoglobin levels during surgery.
Lonza Nucleofector human melanocytes kits and Amaxa protocols
19 April, 2011 byVarious Nucleofector Kits and corresponding Amaxa optimised protocols are available for the transfection of human melanocytes using the different Nucleofection platforms.
Coris BioConcept Legionella V-TesT for L. pneumophila antigen
16 March, 2011
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Coris BioConcept has introduced a Legionella V-TesT that detects soluble antigen from L. pneumophila serogroup 1 in urine and combines reasonable sensitivity, high specificity and rapid results. The ready-to-use membrane test is based on colloidal gold particles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
