Cytology

Flow Cytometry: Bio-Rad Launches Annexin V

Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched annexin V conjugated to eight StarBright Dyes to enhance apoptosis detection in flow cytometry.

Cytology

Hologic’s Genius Digital Diagnostics System for Cervical Cancer Screening Receives CE Mark

Genius Digital Diagnostics is the first digital cytology platform to combine a new artificial intelligence algorithm with advanced digital imaging to help identify precancerous lesions and cancer cells.

Cytology

Seegene Completes FDA Registration of Its Nucleic Acid Extraction Instrument

The system’s processing speed accommodates the needs of both small laboratories with many different sample types requiring rapid processing and large labs that process large batches.

USPSTF Recommends Multiple Options for Screening Women for Cervical Cancer

Aug 23, 2018 | Cervical (HPV), Cytology

Women aged 21 to 65 benefit from screening, and the USPSTF recommends three strategies for screening women aged 30 to 65.

From the Editor: USPSTF Broadens HPV Testing Guidelines

Aug 22, 2018 | Cervical (HPV), Cytology

Guidelines on diagnostic testing issued by the United States Preventive Services Task Force...

FDA Grants Premarket Approval to Hologic’s ThinPrep Integrated Imager

Jun 12, 2018 | Cytology, Slides

Imager guides cytology technicians to areas showing potential abnormal cells, and images slides in approximately 90 seconds.

Fast Track Diagnostics Releases PCR Kit for the Detection of 14 HPV High-Risk Subtypes

Apr 27, 2018 | Cervical (HPV), Cytology

Fast Track Diagnostics has expanded its comprehensive sexually transmitted infections portfolio by adding an array of human papillomavirus (HPV) tests.

Inside Track: Overcoming Obstacles to STI Testing

Apr 25, 2018 | Cytology, Fertility Testing, Sexually Transmitted Diseases

To find out more about Quest’s new survey on sexually transmitted infections, CLP recently spoke with Damian P. Alagia III, MD, FACOG, FACS, medical director for women’s health at Quest Diagnostics.

FDA Approves BD Human Papillomavirus Test

Apr 2, 2018 | Cytology

The company’s human papillomavirus test detects 14 types of HPV from specimens collected for cervical cancer screening in the BD SurePath liquid-based cytology vial.

BioTek Granted Patent for Laser Autofocus Method

Oct 30, 2017 | Cameras, Cytology, Digital Imaging, Digital Pathology, Microscopy

BioTek Instruments has been granted a US patent for its invention of a novel autofocus system for cell imaging.

July 2017 Tech Guide: Anatomic and Digital Pathology Instruments and Tools

Jun 26, 2017 | Accessories, Analytical Software Systems, Anatomic Pathology, Cameras, Cytology, Digital Imaging, Digital Pathology, Embedding Systems, Histology, Microscopy, Mounting Systems & Substrates, Specimen Collection & Handling, Tissue Processing

This month’s issue features anatomic and digital pathology technologies from such companies as BioGenex, Indica Labs, and MicroDimensions.

Microplates to Enhance Performance of Laser-Scanning Cytometers

Oct 4, 2016 | Cytology, Plates

The microplates have been developed for use with and seamless transfer between microscope-based imaging devices.

July 2016 Tech Guide: Anatomic and Digital Pathology Instruments and Tools

Jul 13, 2016 | Accessories, Analytical Software Systems, Anatomic Pathology, Cameras, Cytology, Digital Imaging, Digital Pathology, Embedding Systems, Histology, Microscopy, Mounting Systems & Substrates, Specimen Collection & Handling, Tissue Processing

This month’s issue features anatomic and digital pathology technologies from such companies as Aspyra, Leica Biosystems, Mikroscan Technologies, and Philips.

Partners Seek New Paradigm for Tissue-Based Diagnostics

Feb 8, 2016 | Anatomic Pathology, Cancer, Cytology, Digital Pathology, Tissue Processing

In partnership with biopharmaceutical companies, Leica Biosystems and Advanced Cell Diagnostics are collaborating to develop and commercialize fully automated RNAscope-based companion diagnostics.