October 2014 Tech Guide: Flu/Respiratory Virus Testing
CLP’s October 2014 Tech Guide features a range of flu and respiratory virus testing products from vendors such as Alere, Quidel, and Randox.
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From the Editor: By Presidential Order
Public health authorities have begun to martial resources to deal with the crisis over antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In September, President Obama issued an executive order creating a new Task Force for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.
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Recent Developments in Serology
In recent years, laboratories’ ability to detect and quantitate viruses through serology testing has significantly improved due to the use of molecular techniques.
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FDA Clears Test to Identify Yeast Pathogens Directly from Blood Sample
Novel test from T2 Biosystems identifies five species of Candida, one of the most lethal forms of sepsis-causing bloodstream infections, providing results in hours instead of days.
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Inside Track: Call to Arms
To learn how the issue of antibiotic resistance is playing out in the UK and elsewhere, CLP corresponded with Peter FitzGerald, PhD, CBE, founder and managing director of Randox Laboratories, Crumlin, County Antrim, UK.
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