CPO assay gets CE mark, 3/18
March 2018—Becton Dickinson and Check-Points obtained the CE mark for a next-generation molecular screening test for antibiotic-resistant carbapenemase-producing organisms on the BD Max System.
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Fabric Genomics expanded somatic cancer solution, 3/18
March 2018—Fabric Genomics announced its expanded somatic cancer solution at the 2017 Association for Molecular Pathology annual meeting in November. The solution provides genomic analysis and clinical reporting to clinical labs and enables therapy matching for cancer patients, giving clinicians targeted treatment choices. It offers one integrated platform for the interpretation of somatic cancer panels, hereditary panels, and whole genomes.
FDA-cleared respiratory infection assay, 3/18
March 2018—Quidel has received clearance from the FDA to market its Solana respiratory syncytial virus plus human metapneumovirus assay for the detection of nucleic acids isolated from nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection to aid in the diagnosis of RSV and/or hMPV infections.
Biotin interference educational website, 3/18
March 2018—Roche Diagnostics has introduced the biotinfacts.roche.com website to provide laboratorians with up-to-date data on and best practices for biotin interference. The website offers laboratorians information and answers needed to mitigate risk and help ensure patient safety.
CE-IVD mark for PlexPCR VHS test, 2/18
February 2018—SpeeDx announced it has received CE-IVD marking for its PlexPCR VHS multiplex qPCR test. The test offers a single-well solution to cover the detection and differentiation of the main causes of genital and oral lesions—herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, Treponema pallidum (syphilis), and varicella zoster virus.
Apoptotic cell-free DNA amplification kit, 2/18
February 2018—Sygnis, based in Heidelberg, Germany, announced the launch of its TruePrime Apoptotic Cell-Free DNA Amplification Kit, under its Expedeon brand. The kit enables accurate DNA amplification using cfDNA obtained from plasma, serum, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other bodily fluids.
Sterile vacuum filtration system, 2/18
February 2018—MilliporeSigma launched the Stericup Quick Release 500 mL vacuum filtration system, a filter bottle system for sterile filtration of cell culture media, buffers, and reagents.
DNA purification reagents, 2/18
February 2018—Thermo Fisher Scientific released its MagMax DNA Multi-Sample Ultra 2.0 reagents, which provide genetic testing companies, labs, and service providers with high-throughput DNA extraction from blood, saliva, buffy coat, and buccal swabs. The next-generation reagents can purify DNA from 96 samples in 45 minutes on Thermo Scientific KingFisher instruments using a simplified protocol for either small- or large-volume sample input.
Remote mobile microscope, 2/18
February 2018—Spot Imaging introduced its CytoXpress, an FDA-approved consultation method that lets clinicians and technologists transmit a live, interactive image stream directly to the user’s computer, eliminating the travel and wait time associated with on-site consults.
Autofluorescence quenching reagent, 2/18
February 2018—Vector Laboratories introduced the TrueView Autofluorescence Quenching Kit for removing unwanted fluorescence in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue samples, blood cells, and structural elements such as collagen and elastin.