Certified Spiking Solutions

Certified reference solutions for therapeutic drug monitoring

Cerilliant, Round Rock, Tex, introduces Certified Spiking Solutions™ for the immunosuppressant drugs Sirolimus, Tacrolimus, and Cyclosporin A. These certified reference solutions are suitable for critical quantitative applications such as therapeutic drug monitoring assays. They feature a Snap-N-Spike™ format, which allows laboratories to eliminate weighing operations of these hazardous substances, and provide the ability to spike into their matrix of choice just before use. Preparation of Cerilliant certified Snap-N-Spike solutions begins with full characterization of neat materials. Toxic materials are handled in isolation chambers and are gravimetrically prepared using precision balances that have been qualified to ensure minimal uncertainty, and flame sealed under argon into ampoules for long-term shelf life. The solutions are supported by comprehensive certificates of analysis.

Cerillant
(800) 848-7837
www.cerillant.com


DNA Extraction Kits

For use with PapilloCheck HPV test

Greiner Bio-One, Frickenhausen, Germany, launches two variants of a specially adapted DNA extraction kit for its cervical (cervix uteri) cancer test system, PapilloCheck. By expanding the product portfolio for the test system, the company now offers a simple and rapid complete solution for detection of human papilloma viruses. The two DNA Extraction Kits, certified as CE-IVD (in vitro diagnostics) suitable for isolating human and viral DNA, are specially developed for extraction of the DNA from uterine cervix smears for subsequent analysis with PapilloCheck. Depending on the sample frequency or volume, two different extraction kit processing methods can be applied: either single-column processing using centrifugation or processing eight columns applying a vacuum system.

Greiner Bio-One GmbH
+49 (0) 7022 / 948-0
www.greinerbioone.com


BD ProbeTec Amplified DNA Assays

Screen for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

BD Diagnostics, Durham, NC, has received FDA clearance to utilize its BD ProbeTec™ Chlamydia trachomatis Qx and Neisseria gonorrhoeae QX amplified DNA assays, allowing labs to screen for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea using liquid-based cytology (LBC) samples collected during routine cervical cancer screening. Labs can then run the assays on the BD Viper™ system. The remaining specimen can be forwarded to the cytology lab for LBC slide preparation and testing.

BD Diagnostics
(201) 847-6800
www.bd.com


Access SHBG Assay

Aids in assessing androgen disorders

Beckman Coulter, Brea, Calif, expands its menu for reproductive disease state management with the introduction of the Access® Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) assay for use in the differential diagnosis of conditions of chronic or excessive androgenic activity. The Access SHBG assay may also be used in conjunction with the Access Testosterone Assay to provide a calculated free androgen index. The access assay is part of a comprehensive assay menu featured on Access and UniCel® Immunoassay Systems, including the i class family of integrated systems.

Beckman Coulter Inc
(800) 352-3433
www.beckmancoulter.com