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What the Coronavirus Variants Mean for Testing

Most tests should be able to detect the variants of concern, according to the New York Times, but test developers and health officials must remain vigilant, scientists say.

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Mass Spectrometry Assay Improves Detection of Monoclonal Proteins

Mass-Fix has been recognized by the International Myeloma Working Group as an alternative to immunofixation, and is now recommended for diagnosing and monitoring patients with monoclonal protein disorders.

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The Battle against “Silent” Liver Disease

Early detection, monitoring, and noninvasive diagnostic testing are essential to controlling this epidemic.

Diagnostic Technologies

Blood Test for Depression, Bipolar Disorder Offers Promise of Personalized Treatment

The study describes how the team developed a blood test, composed of RNA biomarkers, that can distinguish how severe a patient's depression is, their risk of severe depression in the future, and their risk of future bipolar disorder.

Lab Automation

Micronic Launches 2D Code Reader with Active Anti-Frost System

By activating the uniquely designed active anti-frost system on the DR710, ambient air is drawn into the scanner where it is cleaned of dust.

Covid 19

New High-Throughput, Automated System for Covid-19 Test Gets FDA EUA

The Amplitude Solution with the TaqPath Covid-19 High-Throughput Combo Kit enables laboratories to rapidly scale high-sensitivity PCR testing capacity as schools and employers seek increased testing to support reopening strategies.

Lab Equipment

Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Family of Next Generation Centrifuges

Thermo Fisher Scientific's new 1.6 L benchtop and 4 L floor-standing systems in the General Purpose Pro Centrifuge Series address varying sample capacity and laboratory space requirements.

Lab Essentials

Portable Medical-Grade Refrigerators

Sanguis Health's BioFridge is a portable medical-grade refrigerator designed to transport blood, plasma, and other temperature-sensitive biological materials safely and efficiently.

Disease States

Cervical Cancer Testing Tech Could Replace Pap Smears, Save Lives

Emerging techniques could help detect the virus leading to cervical cancer in low-income areas and developing nations.

Lab Management

DiaSorin to Acquire Luminex for $1.8B

Through the acquisition, DiaSorin will gain access to Luminex’s molecular diagnostics multiplexing technology and a portfolio that will strengthen its existing offering while expanding its presence in the United States.