Microgen GNA-ID System

Gram-negative bacterial identification panel

Hardy Diagnostics, Santa Maria, Calif, introduces a new Gram-negative bacterial identification panel, which is ideal for food, environmental, clinical, and pharmaceutical laboratories. The Microgen® GNA-ID System identifies the commonly encountered Enterobacteriaceae from food or clinical samples, including urine and wound isolates. Presented in a micro well format, this ID panel provides a flexible identification platform. The Gram-negative identification system employs 12 standardized biochemical substrates in micro wells to identify the family Enterobacteriaceae and other nonfastidious Gram-negative bacilli (oxidase negative and positive). Results are detected in 24 hours. Identification software comes included.

Hardy Diagnostics
(800) 266-2222
www.hardydiagnostics.com

FASTSURE TB DNA Rapid Test

Detection within 2 hours

MP Biomedicals LLC, Santa Ana, Calif, launches its new handheld FASTSURE® TB DNA rapid test. The rapid, cross-contamination-proof nucleic acid detection kit is intended for the qualitative detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) DNA in human samples, and as a clinical diagnostic tool for TB infection. The kit performs sample preparation, nucleic acid isothermal amplification, hybridization, and detection within 2 hours, using a patented cross-contamination-proof device.

MP Biomedicals LLC
800) 854-0530
www.mpbio.com

Sorvall Legend X1 and Sorvall ST 16

General-purpose centrifuges

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Milford, Mass, introduces the Thermo Scientific Sorvall 1-Liter general-purpose centrifuge series with a maximum capacity of 4 by 400 mL. Both the Sorvall® ST 16 centrifuges for routine preparation and the Sorvall Legend® X1 centrifuge series for high sample processing incorporate a range of new technologies. The tool-free Auto-Lock® III rotor system enables 3-second rotor installation and removal for quick switch between applications and easy chamber access for cleaning convenience. The centrifuges feature high-speed Fiberlite rotors, a compact design, and multilingual user interfaces.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
(866) 984-3766
www.thermo.com

Remote Monitoring Center

Tracks and monitors instrument performance

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester, NY, launches its new remote monitoring center, a 24/7 central command center in the in vitro diagnostic industry that continuously tracks the condition of laboratory instrument performance. Using proprietary remote diagnostic tools, the service helps customers identify specific service needs up to 30 days in advance, helping to detect potential problems before they surface. Using proprietary e-Connectivity™ technology, the Remote Monitoring Center can continuously track a steady stream of data sent by the instrument on its performance that the company’s technical support specialists and engineers can use to perform remote system analysis, as well as monitor, review, and upgrade system configuration, data, and performance information.

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
(800) 828-6316
www.orthoclinical.com

BLEACH-RITE Disinfecting Spray

Disinfects in as little as 30 seconds

BLEACH-RITE® Disinfecting Spray, from Current Technologies, Crawfordsville, Ind, is a convenient, premixed, one-step cleaner/disinfectant that is EPA registered with a 30-second kill time for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and Streptococcus; a 1-minute kill time for Coronavirus (SARS), HIV, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Hepatitis A, Herpes Simplex virus, Poliovirus, Rotavirus, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus; and a 2-minute kill time for tuberculosis. The spray is for use on hard, nonporous surfaces including counters, benchtops, and equipment. It is formulated at the 0.525% (1:10) dilution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) recommended by the NCCLS, OSHA, and CDC. The spray comes in 16- and 32-ounce bottles and in 64- and 128-ounce refill bottles.

Current Technologies
(765) 364-0490