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COVER STORY: Perioperative metabolic monitoring in children
Benjamin J Blaise introduces a new study which is using POCT technology to address an underrecognised risk in paediatric anaesthesia.
Beyond the guidance: clinical and performance evidence for IVDs
The last few years have seen huge strides in the development of in vitro diagnostics, with the expected associated changes in quality assurance, guidance and regulation. But, askes Lorna Ingoldsby, what happens when the evidence required by regulatory bodies does not match up with the realities faced in the laboratory
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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.
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