Automated Cytomegalovirus PCR Assay Receives IVDR Certification for Transplant Care
The test allows for simultaneous detection of multiple viruses on a sample-to-answer platform designed for immunocompromised patients.
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Bio-Rad and Oncocyte Partner on Transplant Monitoring with Droplet Digital PCRÂ
Bio-Rad and Oncocyte are collaborating on transplant monitoring products using Bio-Rad’s Droplet Digital PCR instruments and reagents.Â
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Blood Biomarker Predicts Kidney Rejection and Suggests How to Best Manage Post-Transplant Patients
A University of Pittsburgh study not only identifies a warning signal that something is going wrong, but also suggests an existing medication that could be given to patients to aid their long-term recovery.
Roche Launches Zika Blood Screening Test for CE Markets
The Cobas Zika test detects Zika virus RNA in samples of human plasma and is intended for use in screening blood donations.
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Disqver uses next-generation sequencing of cell-free DNA to detect more than 1,500 bacteria, DNA viruses, fungi, and parasites in a patient’s bloodstream.
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Researchers Identify Histological Features of Urinary Obstruction after Kidney Transplantation
Discovery by Medical University of Vienna research team may lead to early identification of dangerous complications among transplant patients.
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LightIntegra Technology Receives $5.4 Million to Bring Platelet Activation Test to the US Market
Adoption of the technology is based on the premise that healthcare providers need to get the right bag of blood products to the right patient at the right time.
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Inside Track: Transforming Diagnostics
With an increasing US prevalence of vector-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease, there is a pressing need to improve clinical diagnostics.
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Quality Control Media Help to Reduce Sepsis among Patients Requiring Platelet Transfusion
BD’s quality control media for platelet testing have been CE marked and cleared by FDA.
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Beckman Coulter Updates Hematology Analyzer Recall
At FDA urging, Beckman Coulter has repeated its Class I recall letters for three hematology analyzers.
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February 2019 Product Spotlight: Equipment, Labware, and Consumables
Rack Reader Traces 2D-Coded Tubes Synchronized reader and software Optimized for rapid and...
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Hemostasis Analyzer Receives De Novo Marketing Authorization
The system leverages innovative ultrasound technology to provide rapid viscoelastic results in 15 minutes or less.
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FDA Approves Procleix Babesia Assay for Donor Screening
Assay enables screening for the presence of four clinically relevant species of the Babesia parasite in donated blood.
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Clinical Laboratory Connectivity
Adoption of the new standards for laboratory connectivity has broad benefits for all stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem.
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Grifols Launches Scalable Blood Analyzer
The Erytra Eflexis analyzer performs pretransfusion compatibility testing, and can be used in combination with other Grifols blood typing solutions.
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FDA Approves DNA-Based Test to Determine Blood Compatibility
The molecular test is the first of its type approved to report genotypes as final results.
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The Laboratory’s Role in Delivering High-Value Care
Blood and test utilization management programs can improve patient care while reducing health system costs.
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FDA Approves Grifols ID CORE XT Test
The molecular red blood cell typing test offers the shortest time to reportable results for US hospitals, reference labs, and blood centers.
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