Category: Diagnostic Technologies

Diagnostic Technologies

Flow Cytometry Blood Test for Myeloma MRD Detection Launches

The test offers sensitivity comparable to next-generation sequencing methods while using noninvasive blood specimens instead of bone marrow aspirates.

Diagnostic Technologies

New Method Shows Superior Sensitivity in Liquid Biopsy Testing

Bridge Capture, a targeted NGS method, showed higher sensitivity for detecting rare ctDNA variants than two leading liquid biopsy assays, according to research in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.

Diagnostic Technologies

What Clinical Lab Leaders Predict for 2026

AI, new diagnostics, and shifting care delivery models are among the clinical laboratory predictions for 2026.

Anatomic Pathology

PathAI’s AIM-MASH AI Assist Receives FDA Qualification for MASH Clinical Trials

The AI-powered pathology tool becomes the first AI-based drug development tool to receive FDA qualification, following earlier EMA approval.

Digital Pathology

Valar Labs Partners with PathNet Lab to Expand AI Bladder Cancer Diagnostics

The collaboration will provide urologists and oncologists nationwide access to AI-powered tools for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer management.

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

BD Partners to Advance Immunotherapy Research Through Flow Cytometry

The company's cell analyzer will enable the investigation of 30-plus cellular characteristics to capture key biological insights and support a planned 1,000-person immune profiling study.

Hematology & Serology

Using Rapid Blood Testing During Surgery to Limit Unnecessary Transfusions

Fast, patient-specific blood test results during surgery can help clinicians decide when transfusions are truly needed.

Immunoassay

DPYD Genotyping Assay Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

The qPCR-based test detects variants that increase risk of severe fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy toxicity.

Mass Spectrometry

Roche Receives CE Mark for Mass Spectrometry Antibiotics Monitoring

The approval expands the company's automated mass spectrometry menu to 39 tests.

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

New Hepatitis C Point-of-Care Test Shows Promise Despite High Costs

University of Washington researchers find rapid test could improve treatment rates but may face implementation barriers due to reimbursement challenges.

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

New Method Cuts Urinary Tract Infection Resistance Testing Time by 24 Hours

Researchers have developed a direct urine testing approach that bypasses traditional bacterial culture requirements.