Category: Diagnostic Technologies

Diagnostic Technologies

FDA Clears QIAGEN Bloodstream Infection Panel

QIAGEN has received FDA clearance for its QIAstat-Dx BCID GPF Plus AMR Panel, enabling detection of 20 pathogens and 10 antimicrobial resistance markers from positive blood cultures in about one hour.

Diagnostic Technologies

Roche Expands Cyclospora Research Testing Portfolio Amid US Outbreak

Roche has launched two new research PCR assays for Cyclospora cayetanensis detection, expanding lab testing options amid a US outbreak and adding flexibility for gastrointestinal pathogen research.

Diagnostic Technologies

2026 Clinical Chemistry Analyzers Comparison Guide

Compare clinical chemistry analyzers from leading manufacturers with side-by-side specifications to help laboratories of all sizes evaluate throughput, workflow, assay menus, and more.

Anatomic Pathology

RDi USA Launches at ADLM 2026 with Automated Diagnostic Kitting Platform

The company says its US business combines automated kit manufacturing, fulfillment, sample logistics, and digital workflow technology into a single diagnostic testing platform.

Digital Pathology

Pictor Unveils High-Resolution Protein Analysis Platform at ADLM 2026

The research-use-only platform combines imaging, software, and multiplex protein analysis into a standard 96-well workflow designed to simplify biomarker research.

Clinical Chemistry

Immunoassays May Underestimate HbA1c in Patients with Sickle Cell Trait

Research presented at ADLM 2026 indicates immunoassays may significantly underestimate HbA1c in patients with sickle cell trait, suggesting HPLC offers more reliable diabetes screening for populations with hemoglobin variants.

Flow Cytometry

ARUP Laboratories Launches Spectral Flow Cytometry Test for Multiple Myeloma Monitoring

The assay is designed to detect minimal residual disease with greater sensitivity than conventional flow cytometry.

Hematology & Serology

Ozelle Launches AI-Powered Hematology Analyzer with Image-Based Morphology

Ozelle has introduced the O-Cyte 1, an AI-powered hematology analyzer with image-based morphology, at ADLM 2026. The system processes up to 360 tests per hour and is designed to improve lab efficiency, according to the company.

Immunoassay

Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Found Effective for Patients with Down Syndrome

USC researchers report that two blood tests, Lumipulse G p-tau217/β-Amyloid 1-42 and PrecivityAD2, can accurately detect Alzheimer’s pathology in patients with Down syndrome.

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

Study to Evaluate One-Hour Testing for Drug-Resistant Infections

The Fleming Initiative and Cepheid have launched a 30-month study in England to compare rapid molecular and traditional culture screening for drug-resistant carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales in hospital settings.

Molecular Diagnostics

10x Genomics and Lausanne University Hospital Collaborate on Cancer Diagnostic Research

10x Genomics and Lausanne University Hospital have begun a multi-year study using single cell and spatial technologies to identify biomarkers predicting treatment response in patients with advanced solid tumors.

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.