Category: Diagnostic Technologies

Diagnostic Technologies

New Portable FeNO Device Enables Six-Second Breath Test for Respiratory Assessment

The handheld system supports point-of-care fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing in adults and pediatric patients.

Diagnostic Technologies

AI Liquid Biopsy Test Detects Early Liver Fibrosis and Cirrhosis

Johns Hopkins researchers have developed an AI-driven liquid biopsy that uses cell-free DNA fragmentation patterns to detect early liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, according to a study in Science Translational Medicine.

Diagnostic Technologies

Three-Year NHS Study Shows Blood Test Reduces Stage IV Cancer Diagnoses

The Galleri blood test demonstrated a four-fold increase in cancer detection rates and substantial reduction in stage IV cancer diagnoses in 142,000 participants.

Anatomic Pathology

PathAI Launches AI Tools for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Trials

PathAI has launched new AI-powered tools on its AISight Clinical Trials Platform, providing standardized histopathology endpoints for inflammatory bowel disease drug development.

Digital Pathology

New Systems Biology Approach Improves Cancer Diagnosis Using Multi-Omic Data

Researchers at Yeditepe University have developed a machine learning classifier that integrates multi-omic data and metabolic modeling, improving lung and pancreatic cancer diagnosis accuracy, according to a study in Quantitative Biology.

Clinical Chemistry

Ozelle Unveils AI-Powered Complete Blood Morphology Solution

The all-in-one diagnostic platform combines hematology, biochemistry, and immunoassay testing in a single run.

Flow Cytometry

Watchmaker Genomics Licenses CRISPR Technology to Improve DNA Sequencing Efficiency

The company plans to use CRISPR-Cas9 as a binding tool to address bottlenecks in next-generation sequencing workflows.

Hematology & Serology

Thermo Fisher Launches Pharmacogenetic Test for Transplant Drug Dosing

The test enables CYP3A5 genotyping via buccal swab to help clinicians optimize tacrolimus dosing for transplant patients based on individual genetic profiles.

Immunoassay

QuidelOrtho Partners with Lifotronic to Expand Global Immunoassay Testing Portfolio

QuidelOrtho has signed a supply agreement with Lifotronic to add multiple analyzer platforms and over 25 new immunoassays, expanding its testing portfolio in international markets outside the US.

Mass Spectrometry

Volta Labs and Watchmaker Genomics Launch Automated DNA Library Prep Kit

The automated, PCR-free DNA library prep solution is designed for whole genome sequencing, targeting mid-throughput clinical and translational labs.

Microbiology

Primerdesign Launches Magnetic Bead Extraction Kit for DNA and RNA

The exsig Mag RapidBead Pro kit features a four-step workflow that reduces extraction time to under 20 minutes.

Molecular Diagnostics

NeoGenomics Launches PanTracer Pro for Solid Tumor Testing

The integrated testing approach combines genomic profiling with immunohistochemistry to support faster treatment decisions for advanced-stage cancer patients.

Point-of-Care

Roche Receives FDA Clearance for Point-of-Care Bordetella Test

The cobas liat system delivers PCR results in 15 minutes, detecting and differentiating between three Bordetella pathogens including whooping cough.

Urinalysis & Toxicology

ADLM Updates Emergency Department Drug Testing Guidance

New recommendations address evolving drug landscape and advancing testing technologies since original 2003 guidance.