Category: Diagnostic Technologies

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.

Diagnostic Technologies

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.

Diagnostic Technologies

The Cyclospora Outbreak Is Putting Laboratory Testing to the Test

As Cyclospora infections surge in the US, laboratories face increased pressure to quickly differentiate cases, with the CDC reporting 1,947 confirmed infections and 98 hospitalizations across nine states as of July 24.

Anatomic Pathology

Ibex Earns European Certification for Complete Breast Pathology AI Suite

Ibex Medical Analytics has received IVDR certification for its breast cancer diagnostic tools, completing regulatory approval for ER, PR, and Ki67 tests, according to a company press release.

Digital Pathology

Global Study to Evaluate Syndromic PCR Testing for Infectious Diseases

Seegene has launched the Global Million Clinical Study to collect real-world data on the clinical utility of syndromic PCR testing for infectious diseases, aiming to inform future global diagnostic standards.

Clinical Chemistry

Siemens Healthineers Adds Capillary Blood Testing to Core Lab Analyzers

Siemens Healthineers has added CE-marked capillary blood testing for 24 assays to its Atellica core lab analyzers, enabling labs to use finger prick or heel stick samples in place of standard venipuncture.

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

Questions Labs Are Asking Before Investing in Hemostasis Systems

As laboratories weigh new hemostasis investments, Sysmex experts discuss the questions that can help guide system selection.

Immunoassay

Alamar Gains Rights to Develop Clinical Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Using ALZpath Antibody

ALZpath and Alamar Biosciences have expanded their partnership, granting Alamar commercial rights to use ALZpath’s pTau217 antibody in clinical blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease.

Mass Spectrometry

University of Florida Researchers Develop Rapid Urine Test for Prostate Cancer

The noninvasive method uses paper spray and mass spectrometry to identify disease biomarkers in less than 30 seconds.

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

En Carta Diagnostics Raises €5 Million to Advance At-Home Molecular Diagnostics, Starting With Lyme Disease

The funding will support regulatory certification and the commercial launch of rapid tests for Lyme disease and sexually transmitted infections.

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.