Category: Lab Essentials

Lab Essentials

FDA Clears New Automated Blood Culture System for Faster Sepsis Detection

The BD BACTEC FXI Culture System reduces detection time for bloodstream infections by approximately three hours compared to previous models.

Lab Essentials

Avant Genomics Raises $3M for Automated Liquid Biopsy Sample Preparation

Avant Genomics has secured over $3 million in funding to develop its Avant Source platform, which aims to automate liquid biopsy sample preparation and improve cell-free DNA recovery.

Lab Essentials

Bringing Clarity to Autoimmune and Allergy Diagnostics

As autoimmune and allergy test volumes rise, labs are prioritizing workflow standardization and structured testing pathways to ensure reliable results, according to Santhosh Nair, president of immunodiagnostics at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Biochemicals & Chemical Reagents

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.

Quality Systems

bioMérieux Acquires Accellix for Cell and Gene Therapy Quality Control

bioMérieux has acquired Accellix for about €35 million, adding rapid, automated flow cytometry to its pharmaceutical quality control portfolio for cell and gene therapy manufacturing.

Lab Automation

31st Annual Executive War College to Address AI and Lab Management Challenges

The 31st annual Executive War College will take place April 28–30, 2026, in New Orleans, focusing on AI, workforce challenges, digital pathology, and reimbursement reforms affecting clinical laboratories.

Lab Equipment

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New DNA and RNA Analysis System

The integrated electrophoresis solution is designed to simplify routine verification by eliminating gel casting and buffer preparation.

Information Technology

NeoGenomics Integrates Cancer Testing with Epic Electronic Health Records

NeoGenomics has integrated its oncology testing portfolio with Epic Aura, allowing physicians nationwide to order tests and view results within the Epic EHR system, aiming to streamline workflows and expand test adoption, according to the company.

Lab Safety

Modern Lab Eyewear Efficacy Safety Comfort and Standards

Emerging hazards like aerosolized chemicals and laser equipment demand upgraded protection.

Labwear & Consumables

BD Launches Three-Tube Urine Collection Cup Kit to Reduce Contamination Risk

The three-tube system is designed to reduce contamination risk and improve workflow by enabling expanded urine testing from a single specimen.