Category: Diagnostic Technologies

Diagnostic Technologies

Thermo Fisher Launches Molecular Diagnostic System for Lung Transplant Rejection Assessment

The machine learning-powered platform analyzes gene expression data from biopsies to provide molecular scores for rejection probability and tissue injury.

Diagnostic Technologies

Moffitt Cancer Center Adopts High-Throughput Digital Pathology Scanning System

The cancer center selected the technology to support clinical and research programs, with full digital adoption planned by 2027.

Diagnostic Technologies

The Diagnostic Revolution That Could Finally Deliver on the Promise of Precision Medicine—And Why Medical Training Must Catch Up

Despite powerful advances in precision medicine, most doctors remain untrained in these emerging diagnostic tools.

Anatomic Pathology

FDA Registers Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Cartridge and Clearing Agent

The system automates cervical cytology with AI-powered sample preparation, imaging, and analysis...

Digital Pathology

Partnership Aims to Reduce Digital Pathology Storage Costs by 85%

The integration of Fujifilm's Synapse Pathology with PRECIDX optimization platform seeks to address a major barrier to digital pathology adoption in US health systems.

Clinical Chemistry

Carolina Liquid Chemistries Alcohol Assay Receives CLIA Moderate Complexity Rating for Abbott ImmTox 270

The ethyl alcohol assay categorization enables moderate complexity laboratories to expand drug screening capabilities on the Abbott analyzer platform.

Flow Cytometry

New Infrared Dye Antibody Conjugates Enable Expanded Flow Cytometry Panel Design

The infrared dye antibody conjugates aim to expand human phenotyping experiments innovation and make high-parameter flow cytometry more accessible.

Hematology & Serology

Medmay Introduces Compact Auto Hematology Analyzer

The DX-60 system offers 28 reportable parameters, malaria detection capabilities, and requires minimal sample volumes for testing.

Immunoassay

Lateral Flow Assays Market Projected to Reach $12.1 Billion by 2030

Market growth driven by expanding clinical applications and regulatory innovation, with kits and reagents dominating product segments.

Mass Spectrometry

Shimadzu Launches LCMS-8065XE Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

New instrument features StreamFocus ionization technology and AI-powered intelligence for enhanced sensitivity and efficiency in clinical laboratories.

Microbiology

New Multiplex Assay Panel Detects Urinary Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Research-use-only assay identifies 28 urinary targets and 25 antibiotic resistance markers with same-day turnaround time.

Molecular Diagnostics

Hitachi High-Tech, ELITech Partner on Automated PCR Testing Platform

The companies plan to create a fully automated PCR testing system for infectious disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring.

Point-of-Care

New Rapid Test Detects Influenza A, B, and COVID-19 in Single Assay

The CLIA-waived immunoassay delivers results in as fast as 10 minutes and is designed for physician offices, urgent care centers, and decentralized hospital labs.

Urinalysis & Toxicology

Fentanyl Positivity Rates Seven Times Higher in Random vs Pre-Employment Drug Tests

The sharp increase in fentanyl in random drug checks suggests more workers are using the opioid after they have passed pre-employment screens.