Category: Diagnostic Technologies

Diagnostic Technologies

Thermo Fisher Launches Thermal Cycler for Workflow Flexibility and Lab Automation

The system features advanced thermal technology and modular block configurations to support complex molecular biology protocols.

Diagnostic Technologies

Blood Test Shows Promise for Detecting Glioblastoma Using microRNA Signatures

A study identified microRNA patterns in blood plasma that could support noninvasive diagnosis and monitoring of the most aggressive form of brain cancer.

Diagnostic Technologies

Clarapath Releases Updated Robotic Microtomy Platform for Clinical Histology Labs

Clarapath has released an updated FDA-registered SectionStar robotic microtomy system, developed with histotechnologists to enhance efficiency and consistency in clinical histology labs amid staffing and case volume challenges.

Anatomic Pathology

Seed Funding to Advance Biopsy Catchment Technology and Liquid Specimen Biorepository

A $4 million financing round will support development of a liquid specimen biorepository and expand biopsy catchment pilot programs at medical institutions across the US.

Digital Pathology

Genome Detective Unveils Automated Pathogen Genomics Platform

The cloud-based system aims to address the bottleneck of translating raw genomic data into actionable information for clinical laboratories.

Clinical Chemistry

Alternative Blood Test More Effective for Guiding Heart Disease Treatment

Research indicates that apolipoprotein B testing outperforms standard LDL cholesterol tests in predicting risk and guiding therapy.

Flow Cytometry

Biotium’s New Cell Barcoding Kit Allows Up to 15-Sample Multiplexing in a Single Flow Cytometry Tube

The ViaPlex 2-Color Cell Barcoding Kit uses two reactive fluorescent dyes to combine up to 15 distinct cell populations in one tube, reducing reagent use and run time.

Hematology & Serology

Automated Cytomegalovirus PCR Assay Receives IVDR Certification for Transplant Care

The test allows for simultaneous detection of multiple viruses on a sample-to-answer platform designed for immunocompromised patients.

Immunoassay

Clinical Trial to Evaluate Finger-Prick Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

The study will analyze three key proteins to determine if blood-based biomarkers can provide an earlier and more accessible diagnostic method.

Mass Spectrometry

Biognosys and Michael J. Fox Foundation Partner to Develop Parkinson’s Disease Biomarkers

The collaboration focuses on creating sensitive assays for a common genetic risk factor to guide drug development and clinical trials.

Microbiology

Breath Test Using Carbon Isotopes May Quickly Confirm Bacterial Infections

A proof-of-concept study shows that bacteria-metabolized molecules enriched with carbon-13 produce detectable exhaled CO2, enabling rapid infection identification with inexpensive infrared scanners.

Molecular Diagnostics

QuidelOrtho Completes Acquisition of LEX Diagnostics and Molecular Testing Platform

The $100 million deal brings an ultra-fast system for respiratory viruses to QuidelOrtho’s point-of-care portfolio.

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

Rapid Urine Test Identifies Effective UTI Antibiotics in Under Six Hours

A rapid urine test identified effective UTI antibiotics in an average of 5.85 hours, matching standard lab accuracy in a University of Reading study published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.