Category: Diagnostic Technologies

Diagnostic Technologies

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.

Diagnostic Technologies

ECU Health Microbiology Lab launches bioMérieux Analyzer

ECU Health Medical Center has implemented the bioMérieux VITEK REVEAL analyzer, which identifies effective antibiotics for bloodstream infections about 24 hours faster than standard methods.

Diagnostic Technologies

Building a Better Picture of Cancer

Clinical labs are adopting broader cancer diagnostics—including whole-genome sequencing and multi-omic testing—to deliver more comprehensive molecular insights and improve disease monitoring.

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

Bacterial Vaginosis Triples STI Risk in Women, Quest Diagnostics Study Finds

A Quest Diagnostics study of 1.5 million women found those with bacterial vaginosis are over three times more likely to have a non-viral STI, highlighting the need for comprehensive diagnostic testing.

Molecular Diagnostics

SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca Collaborate to Develop Oncology Companion Diagnostics

SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca have signed a multi-year agreement to develop and deploy decentralized companion diagnostics for solid tumors and blood cancers, aiming to expand local lab access to precision oncology testing.

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.