Category: Diagnostic Technologies

Diagnostic Technologies

C. auris Diagnostic Submitted for FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

T2 Biosystems Inc. has submitted an application with the FDA for Breakthrough Device Designation for the company’s Candida auris test.

Diagnostic Technologies

Buccal Swab Added as WGS Sample Collection Option

GeneDx now offers its GenomeXpress and GenomeSeqDx whole genome sequencing tests with buccal swabs as an alternative sample collection option for biological parents and other immediate family members.

Diagnostic Technologies

When a Lab Test Is a Lifesaver

In a world where routine diagnostic tests are the norm, it is often forgotten that a lab test can be a lifesaver.

Anatomic Pathology

Eclipse Ni-L Upright Microscope Features More Natural Lighting

Nikon's Eclipse Ni-L upright microscope features specially balanced LED illumination with properties similar to natural light for more accurate displays of the original color rendition of a specimen.

Digital Pathology

Siemens to Distribute Scopio Labs’ Digital Morphology Technology

Siemens Healthineers has entered into an agreement to distribute Scopio Labs' full-field digital cell morphology technology, which will enable clinical laboratorians to examine patient blood cell samples digitally instead of under a microscope.

Clinical Chemistry

Verichem Offers Enzyme Calibration Verifiers for Cholinesterase Testing

Verichem Laboratories now offers multi-level calibration verification materials for Cholinesterase activity as part of its liquid stable and ready-to-use Enzyme ER Verifier Kit.

Flow Cytometry

Cell Sorter Combines Spectral Flow Cytometry with Real-Time Imaging Technology

BD announced the launch of a cell sorting instrument featuring two technologies spectral flow cytometry and real-time imaging technology.

Hematology & Serology

Werfen, Thermo Fisher Extend Hemostasis Automation Partnership

A new agreement allows Werfen to continue offering HemoCell Specialized Lab Automation, with its large installed base of hemostasis automation workcells.

Immunoassay

T2Biothreat Panel FDA 510(k) Submission Announced

T2 Biosystems, Inc.,has submitted a 510(k) premarket notification to the FDA for the Company’s T2Biothreat Panel.

Mass Spectrometry

Compact, High-Resolution Spectrometer in Development

A proposed high-resolution spectrometer with flat optics would use a new method for dispersion control, resulting in a smaller lab instrument.

Microbiology

GSA Awards Hardy Diagnostics 5-Year Contract

Federal, state, and local government buyers now have direct access to Hardy Diagnostics' manual microbiology solutions through GSA Advantage.

Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular Diagnostic Solution Helps Hospitals Detect Hepatitis Early

Tianlong has partnered with public hospitals in northern Thailand to help the hospitals detect hepatitis B and hepatitis C early and treat the viruses.

Point-of-Care

Offering Genetic Testing at Point of Care Could Increase Uptake

New findings suggest offering genetic testing at the point of care along with a digital cancer risk assessment could increase uptake.

Urinalysis & Toxicology

Fingerprinting Drug Screening System to Be Used for Fentanyl Testing

Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. has announced plans to add fentanyl to the substances detected by its Fingerprinting Drug Screening System.