Category: Diagnostic Technologies

Diagnostic Technologies

Amsbio Introduces Synthetic Cell Mimics for Flow Cytometry

Amsbio has launched synthetic cell mimic controls for flow cytometry, aiming to improve lot-to-lot consistency and reproducibility in diagnostics and cell therapy manufacturing.

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

FDA Clears Proscia Digital Pathology Platform for New Scanner Compatibility

Proscia’s Concentriq AP-Dx digital pathology platform has received FDA 510(k) clearance for compatibility with the Leica Aperio GT 450 DX scanner and a Predetermined Change Control Plan to streamline future updates.

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

What 148 Pathologists Say About the Future of Cancer Diagnostics

A Labcorp survey of 148 US pathologists reports rising cancer rates are driving demand for digital pathology and genomic testing, but reimbursement and workforce shortages remain significant barriers to technology adoption.

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

National Kidney Registry to Support New Seven-Day Testing Requirements

The National Kidney Registry implemented a seven-day serology testing window for organ transplants starting Aug 10, 2026, aligning with new OPTN emergency policies and extending the timeline to all 23 serology tests.

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

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.

Molecular Diagnostics

FDA Advisory Committee to Review GRAIL Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test

The FDA will review GRAIL’s Premarket Approval application for the Galleri multi-cancer early detection blood test on Sept 23, 2026, evaluating data from the PATHFINDER 2 and NHS-Galleri studies.

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.