RECENT NEWS
The walkaway solution for next-generation sequencing
Tecan has launched the MagicPrep NGS, an automated benchtop library preparation system that transforms time-consuming and error-prone procedures into a simple, robust experience.
The future of diagnostics
Enough has been said about how the diagnostics community has been central to the response to the pandemic, but it does not do justice to the facts behind diagnostics and why we must not let this moment slip through our fingers, says David Wells.
Compact dual-retort tissue processor unveiled
Leica Biosystems has launched a compact, dual-retort tissue processor, the HistoCore PEGASUS Plus. For the first time, the company’s world-renowned technology will be available to medium-sized laboratories to optimise histopathology workflows.
Excellent analytical performance of D-dimer immunoassay
HORIBA Medical has announced that its haemostatic immunoassay, Yumizen G DDi 2, has been independently validated for the rapid quantification of D-dimer.
Transfusion-associated circulatory overload webinar: a week to go
The SHOT team will host a free webinar on Wednesday 4 May (1300–1400 BST) on transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO).
BSMT Microbiology Conference: a further update
Registration is LIVE for this year’s British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) conference, which will take place on Tuesday 19 July 2022, at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon.
Standardised and validated in vitro assays
Preferred Cell Systems has developed proliferation testing platforms that offer a simple transition to user-friendly, instrument-based assays.
New programmable bake plate
Torrey Pines Scientific has announced its new WaferPlate Programmable Bake Plate with uniform heating across the surface of better than 1% over a heating range from room temperature to 350°C.
Introducing liver-on-a-chip technology
CN Bio has introduced its PhysioMimix ‘in-a-box’ reagent kit for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the most severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services LIMS expansion
Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is extending its WinPath Enterprise laboratory information system to the laboratories serving Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH).
Transfusion-associated circulatory overload webinar: time to register
The SHOT team will host a free webinar on Wednesday 4 May (1300–1400 BST) on transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO).
Ultra-sensitive high-throughput detection of RNA sequences
PCR Biosystems has expanded its comprehensive range of diagnostic reagents with the launch of the Lyo-Ready Probe 1-Step Kit, a lyophilisable 4x RT-qPCR reagent mix designed for ultra-sensitive high-throughput detection of RNA sequences.
Polyclonal VHH fragment antibodies for life science
Jackson ImmunoResearch, a manufacturer of secondary antibodies and immunoreagents for the life science market, has announces a new range of detection reagents that offer superior imaging quality.
Trio of blood collection devices launched
Owen Mumford has launched a new venous blood collection portfolio under its popular Unistik brand.
Laboratory information management system acquisition
CliniSys has acquired ApolloLIMS, a provider of laboratory information management systems based in Nashville, Tennessee, and with specialist expertise in clinical, public health, toxicology and molecular diagnostics.
Multiplex flow cytometry enhanced with three new ultraviolet dyes
Bio-Rad Laboratories has introduced three StarBright Dyes designed for use with a 355 nm UV laser in flow cytometry applications.
Introducing anti-cemiplimab antibodies
Bio-Rad Laboratories has introduced a range of antibodies that are specific to cemiplimab (Libtayo) and inhibit the binding of the drug to its target, human programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1).
Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO): a SHOT webinar
The SHOT team will host a free webinar on Wednesday 4 May (1300–1400 BST) on transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO).
Speed, reliability and quality in urinalysis
Menarini Diagnostics has announced the launch of its newest SediMAX, the SediMAX conTRUST PRO FL analyser.
BSMT Microbiology Conference: time to register
Registration is now LIVE for this year’s British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) conference, which will take place on Tuesday 19 July 2022, at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon. Read more about the BSMT and the conference in the April issue of Pathology in Practice.
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