Category: Diagnostic Technologies

Diagnostic Technologies

2026 Urinalysis Systems Comparison Guide

Urinalysis comparison guide featuring testing capabilities, technology, throughput, connectivity, sample capacity, and key specifications from leading systems.

Diagnostic Technologies

Humanity and Quest Diagnostics Launch Biological Age Analysis in the US

Humanity Health and Quest Diagnostics have launched a biological age analysis add-on for select health profile tests in the US, allowing users to assess aging biomarkers using routine blood samples.

Diagnostic Technologies

FDA Clears Alzheimer’s Blood Test for Adults as Young as 40

The FDA has cleared the first blood-based Alzheimer’s test authorized for symptomatic adults as young as 40.

Anatomic Pathology

Researchers Develop AI Framework to Increase Pathology Diagnostic Reliability

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed TRUECAM, an AI framework that improves reliability in cancer pathology by flagging uncertain diagnoses for pathologist review.

Digital Pathology

Epredia to Incorporate Leeds NHS TANGO Technology into Pathology Slides

Epredia will incorporate Leeds NHS Trust’s TANGO quality control technology into pathology slides, aiming to enhance staining consistency for digital pathology and AI diagnostics. Integration is set to begin in late 2026.

Clinical Chemistry

New Open-Source Tool Unifies Lipid Data Across Multiple Databases

Researchers have launched LipidLibrarian, an open-source tool that integrates data from major lipid databases to streamline diagnostic marker identification.

Flow Cytometry

Amsbio Introduces Synthetic Cell Mimics for Flow Cytometry

Amsbio has launched synthetic cell mimic controls for flow cytometry, aiming to improve lot-to-lot consistency and reproducibility in diagnostics and cell therapy manufacturing.

Hematology & Serology

Algocyte Launches AI-Powered Device for At-Home Blood Analysis

Algocyte has launched the PROXIMA Mobile Health Station, a portable device that uses AI and sensors for at-home blood analysis from finger-prick samples, with UKCA regulatory approval and ongoing evaluation.

Immunoassay

Researchers Develop Rapid Blood Screening Method for Early Liver Disease Detection

Researchers at the University of Toledo have developed a rapid blood assay that detects elevated bile acids—an early marker of liver disease—by measuring red blood cell membrane rigidity.

Mass Spectrometry

SCIEX Introduces New Software and Liquid Chromatography System for Clinical Labs

SCIEX has launched the ExionLC MD system and updated SCIEX OS software, featuring workflow automation and high-performance UHPLC, to help clinical labs improve productivity, as announced at the ADLM meeting.

Microbiology

Astorg Completes Acquisition of Thermo Fisher Microbiology Business

Astorg has completed its acquisition of Thermo Fisher’s global microbiology business, establishing an independent diagnostics company. Dirk Bontridder has been named CEO.

Molecular Diagnostics

Ultrasonic Blood Test Method Shows High Accuracy for Alzheimer’s Detection

Researchers at Xuanwu Hospital have developed an ultrasonic blood test method that detects Alzheimer’s with over 90% accuracy by measuring plasma amyloid-beta seeding activity.

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

Beckman Coulter Launches DxU 1800 Automated Urinalysis System to Streamline Lab Workflows

The automated urinalysis system integrates chemistry and microscopy to help labs manage higher testing volumes and reduce manual reviews to under 3%, according to the company.