Standards

Verichem Launches Liquid Stable Reference Materials for Ethanol Testing

These reference materials are expressly designed to be treated as patient specimens and feature universal instrument compatibility.

Standards

AMP Provides Recommendations for Clinical CYP2D6 Genotyping Allele Selection

AMP has published consensus recommendations to aid in the design and validation of clinical CYP2D6 assays, standardization, and patient care.

Standards

CMS Takes Action to Protect Integrity of Covid-19 Testing

The agency has issued cease-and-desist letters to laboratories conducting covid-19 testing without appropriate certification.

Validate SP1 Kit for Roche Analyzers

Dec 30, 2019 | Standards

LGC Maine Standards releases Validate SP1 kit for fast, easy, and efficient linearity and calibration verification of serum proteins

FDA Clears Lumipulse G Whole PTH Assay

Dec 19, 2019 | Calibrators, Kidney Disease, Standards

Fujirebio’s latest offering is a third-generation assay that accurately measures biologically active parathyroid hormone levels resulting from disorders of calcium metabolism.

Tumor Mutational Burden Reference Materials

Dec 19, 2019 | Standards

SeraCare has released the first genomic DNA and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded reference materials for the measurement of tumor mutational burden via next-generation sequencing assays.

Roche Launches Cobas BKV and EBV Tests for Transplant Patients

Nov 12, 2019 | Standards

The tests provide reliable, standardized results to help clinicians manage the risk of infection and improve treatment of severely immunocompromised transplant patients.

Ductless Enclosures Protect Users from Chemicals, Vapors, and Powders

Nov 5, 2019 | Controls, Filters, Standards

Carbon filtration technology offers a high-performance alternative to conventional ducted fume hoods for a broad range of applications.

STI Incidence on the Rise

Oct 29, 2019 | Culture Media, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Standards

Greater access to nucleic acid amplification tests is needed to address rising rates of extragenital chlamydia and gonorrhea.

GA4GH Approves Five New Standards for Genomic and Phenotypic Data Sharing

Oct 29, 2019 | Standards

The new guides add to GA4GH’s growing list that includes standards for streaming genomic data and for accessing the reference genome.

Ethically Sourced Biological Materials

Oct 21, 2019 | Standards

The materials can be used for developing new tests; validating assays; and manufacturing calibration, quality control, and proficiency testing materials.

Ready-to-Use Vials and Closures Minimize Waste

Oct 21, 2019 | Containers, Culture Media, Standards

Specialized borosilicate glass vials with secure closures and pretreatment options are custom-packaged to improve customer workflows.

Inside Track: Addressing Biotin Interference

Sep 7, 2019 | Immunoassay, Immunoassay Reagents & test Kits, Standards

A sector startup is taking on a widespread lab challenge.

Novel Noninvasive Test Proposed for Detecting Bowel Diseases

Aug 20, 2019 | Controls, Standards

A new study recommends a novel, noninvasive test for assessing gut function that may help screen and monitor treatment of gut diseases using only a small sample of blood and stool.