Fentanyl POC Test Instrument Gets FDA Clearance
Shenzhen Superbio Technology received FDA clearance for a point-of-care instrument intended for the detection of fentanyl in human urine.
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March/April 2023 Tech Guide: Urinalysis & Toxicology
The March/April 2023 Tech Guide that appears in Clinical Lab Products (CLP) features a wide range of products from top laboratory providers.
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Urine Biomarker Could Reveal Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that a simple urine test could help reveal if someone has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.Â
Researchers Seek to Curb False Positives of Illegal Drug Use
To curb false positives of illegal drug use, researchers in Japan are enabling technology that offers selective screening and analysis of stimulants.
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Prostate Cancer Urine Test Identifies Good Prognosis Patients
A prostate cancer urine test can identify men at intermediate risk who can safely avoid immediate treatment and benefit from active surveillance instead.
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Toxicology Testing: Addressing the Epidemic within the Pandemic
Timely toxicology testing remains vital to patient treatment, but the challenge is staying ahead of emerging illicit drugs.
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Beckman Coulter Introduces DxU Iris Workcell for Urinalysis
Beckman Coulter launched its DxU Iris Workcell today at the 2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Atlanta.
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Urine DNA Test Detects Bladder Cancer Data Shows
Promis Diagnostics recently presented data for CystoChek, a proprietary urine-based DNA methylation test of PENK for bladder cancer detection in hematuria.
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Self-Powered Diaper Sensors Monitor Urine Sugar Levels
To measure urine sugar levels in elderly or long-term care patients, sensors can be embedded directly into their diapers.
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Laboratory Supplier Launches POC Test Kit Website
Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp. has launched MyPOCtest.com, an e-commerce website to help supply medical facilities with POC rapid tests.
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Is Preoperative Screening Urinalysis Needed? Study Says, ‘No’
Patients undergoing surgery and other procedures are routinely pre-screened for UTIs, but the vast majority of these tests are not needed.
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Arquer Diagnostics’ ADXBLADDER Undergoes U.S. Clinical Trials
ADXBLADDER, a urinary biomarker test for bladder cancer, is currently undergoing clinical trials in the U.S.
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AnchorDx UriFind Bladder Cancer Test Gets FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
The FDA awarded AnchorDx a Breakthrough Device Designation for UriFind, an early detection test for bladder cancer based on urine DNA methylation detection.
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A Noninvasive Urine Test Can Detect Cancer Cells
MIT engineers have created a diagnostic nanoparticle that can identify cancer through a urine test and act as an imaging agent, pinpointing the tumor location.
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New Jersey Urology Opens Renovated Pathology Lab
New Jersey Urology (NJU) unveiled its newly renovated pathology laboratory, which offers a menu of services, including NGS and PCR testing.
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Birmingham University, Nonacus Partner to Develop Urine Test for Bladder Cancer
The urine test, which is expected to be available by mid-2022, will use highly sensitive liquid biopsy technology developed by Nonacus and a panel of biomarkers validated by Birmingham University researchers to diagnose bladder cancer.
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FDA: Class 1 Recall of Magellan Lead Tests Over Falsely Low Results
Magellan Diagnostics is recalling its LeadCare II, LeadCare Plus, and LeadCare Ultra Blood Lead Tests due to a significant risk of falsely low results. The FDA has deemed it a Class I recall.
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Urine Test May Aid Early Detection of Brain Tumors
A recent study by Nagoya University researchers revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors.
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