RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
OGT marks start of CytoCell IVDR transition with new prenatal FISH probe kits
OGT, a global provider of genomic research and diagnostic solutions, has announced its commitment to transition the full CytoCell fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe portfolio from CE marking under the IVD Directive (IVDD) to the IVD Regulation (IVDR).
Leica Biosystems expands digital pathology capabilities
Leica Biosystems has announced multiple U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearances that strengthen its connected clinical digital pathology portfolio, translating digital pathology innovation to clinical impact by accelerating workflows and patient care.
Cepheid unveils third-generation GeneXpert system
Molecular diagnostics firm Cepheid will unveil the third generation of the GeneXpert system at the upcoming Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Annual Scientific Meeting.
First fully automated diagnostic for hepatitis D virus
Roche has introduced a new hepatitis D virus (HDV) test, the first fully automated diagnostic solution to identify the most severe form of viral hepatitis.
Veterinary diagnostics brand launches with haematology analyser
HORIBA has announced the launch of Yumivet, its new veterinary diagnostics brand, alongside the introduction of the Yumivet VH2500 haematology analyser, offering fast, reliable diagnostics across many animal species.
On-demand slide printing and enhanced traceability
Epredia has expanded its portfolio of slide printers with the new SlideMate Thermal Slide Printer (TSP), which delivers on-demand slide printing and enhanced traceability for pathology laboratories.
Haier Biomedical introduces rapid pre-cooling to benchtop centrifuge
Haier Biomedical has introduced the LX-155T750R, its latest high-speed, benchtop centrifuge featuring ECO fastBlast pre-cooling technology.
Sysmex launches Alzheimer's blood testing platform
Sysmex Europe SE has announced the availability of the HISCL automated immunoassay system for Alzheimer's blood biomarker testing, offering a fast, fully automated and non-invasive alternative to traditional CSF- and PET-based pathways.
Tethis launches SmartBioSurface slides
Italian life sciences and diagnostics company Tethis has announced the commercial launch of SmartBioSurface slides, an innovative solution designed to transform the analysis of rare and suspension cells.
New LIAISON tuberculosis assay improves efficiency and productivity
Diasorin and QIAGEN have announced the launch of the new CE-marked LIAISON QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus II, a next-generation assay that redefines speed and throughput as an aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection on LIAISON analyser systems.
Menarini introduces Coyote FlashDetect PCR device range
Menarini has added Coyote FlashDetect PCR to its range of diagnostic solutions. These scalable rapid PCR devices will enable users to gain high quality results within 35 minutes.
QIAGEN unveils QIAsymphony Connect at AMP 2025
QIAGEN has launched QIAsymphony Connect, the next generation of its widely adopted automated nucleic acid purification platform, at the 2025 AMP (Association for Molecular Pathology) annual meeting.
ProtonDx's Dragonfly evaluated for identifying hidden malaria cases
A new study has shown that Dragonfly, a low-cost, rapid, molecular testing platform is successfully able to detect asymptomatic malaria infections.
New blood-based assay for Alzheimer's disease research
Precision proteomics firm Alamar Biosciences has announced the launch of the NULISAqpcr BD-pTau217 Assay, which it says is a transformative leap in blood-based quantification of brain-derived phosphorylated tau 217 (pTau217)—a pivotal biomarker in Alzheimer's disease research and other tauopathies.
Ten-colour PCR platform bridges gap between PCR and NGS
Countable Labs has announced the launch of Countable 10, the first and only PCR platform capable of 10-color multiplexing. The new platform will extend the utility of the company’s core Countable PCR technology to enable higher level multiplexing that easily and cleanly reveals more insights in a single reaction.
Gestalt launches PathFlow update
Gestalt has announced the release of PathFlow Version 6, the latest evolution of its award-winning digital pathology platform.
Leica Biosystems expands digital pathology portfolio
Leica Biosystems has launched two new software solutions into its Aperio Digital Pathology portfolio.
Roche’s Troponin T test offers improved accuracy
Roche has recently announced the primary results from the TSIX Study Program, which evaluated the performance of its new sixth-generation high-sensitivity Troponin T test for diagnosing heart attacks.
Mindpeak unveils next-generation multiplex immunofluorescence analysis
Mindpeak has announced the European launch of PhenoScout AI, its advanced multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) analysis solution, which it says sets a new standard with faster, reproducible and scalable insights for biomarker discovery and precision medicine.
BHR Biosynex announces UK distribution deals
Diagnostics firm BHR Biosynex has announced two exclusive distribution deals for new analyser platforms in the UK.
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