EntroGen releases lung cancer RNA panel
March 2019—EntroGen announced the availability of a lung cancer RNA panel intended for the qualitative detection of ALK, ROS1, and RET fusion genes, as well as MET exon 14 skipping mutations in human lung RNA.
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CellaVision launches blood cell analysis system
March 2019—CellaVision has launched its CellaVision DC-1, a digital system for blood cell analysis designed for small and mid-size clinical laboratories. The system is commercially available for the markets accepting the CE mark.
Recombinant antigens, monoclonal antibodies
March 2019—Binding Site’s Immunologicals Group has added five recombinant Epstein-Barr virus antigens to its line of products for in vitro diagnostic manufacturing and research applications. The EBV capsid antigen P18; EBV capsid antigen P23; EBV early antigen P138; EBV early antigen P54; and EBV nuclear antigen EBNA1, P72 have been designed for use as components within solid phase enzyme immunoassay test procedures, especially ELISA. The antigens are E. coli source-derived recombinant proteins.
Bio-Rad introduces Liquichek Serum Indices
March 2019—Bio-Rad Laboratories announced the availability of Liquichek Serum Indices, used as part of laboratory interference testing to monitor an instrument’s ability to detect hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia specimen interferences in patient samples.
Quidel assays available in EU countries
March 2019—Quidel has received the CE mark for its Sofia Quantitative Vitamin D FIA for use with the Sofia fluorescent immunoassay analyzer for the quantitative determination of total 25-OH vitamin D from serum samples. The test is intended for use with the Sofia analyzer to aid in the assessment of vitamin D sufficiency and is the first quantitative assay on the Sofia.
Noveos allergy testing instrument cleared
March 2019—Hycor Biomedical received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new allergy testing system, Noveos. Features of the system include a reduction in sample size (4 μL of serum per test), reduced blood-based interferences, less variability within allergen lots, increased accuracy, and improved walkaway time, the company reports.
Qiagen companion diagnostic approved in Japan
March 2019—The Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency has approved Qiagen’s Therascreen EGFR RGQ PCR Kit for use as a companion diagnostic with Pfizer’s Vizimpro (dacomitinib) for EGFR gene mutation-positive, inoperable or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer.
Qiagen launches QIAcube Connect
February 2019—Qiagen launched the QIAcube Connect, the next generation of the QIAcube instrument. QIAcube Connect fully automates the lysis, bind, wash, and elute steps of the Qiagen spin columns (which can also be used manually) for DNA, RNA, and protein sample processing. It is compatible with a range of the company’s sample technologies and can be used to automate more than 80 Qiagen kits with more than 3,000 proven protocols.
National Jewish Health launches assay for NTM drug resistance
February 2019—National Jewish Health Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories has launched a line probe assay to detect nontuberculous mycobacteria infections and identify NTM species and drug-resistance markers at a molecular level within 48 hours after obtaining a sample from culture.
Insight Genetics offers TNBC test
February 2019—Insight Genetics launched its proprietary Insight TNBCtype, a test for categorizing triple-negative breast cancer tumors into distinct molecular subtypes through its wholly owned CLIA- and CAP-accredited laboratory, Insight Molecular Labs.