Microfluidic device detects bacteria concentration from small sample volumes
A novel ultrasonic nanosieve enabled concentration of bacteria into a 1µL highly concentrated solution suitable for plate counting and PCR, according to research.
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A novel ultrasonic nanosieve enabled concentration of bacteria into a 1µL highly concentrated solution suitable for plate counting and PCR, according to research.
Technological innovations like automation and real-time analysis, as well as industry collaboration are anticipated to become key tools in the global microbial identification systems market going forward.
Roche signs a definitive share purchase agreement with TIB Molbiol Group to expand PCR-test portfolio against infectious diseases.
In this article, Liz Thorn, Senior Consultant, Diagnostics at Team Consulting, explores the various in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) techniques available and where they are best applied in the context of influenza and COVID-19.
The PCR based Alinity™ m Resp-4-Plex molecular assay can detect and differentiate SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
In clinical testing, the T-SPOT.COVID test was found to agree with PCR test results in over 96 percent of samples taken within first 60 days of infection.
The new COVID-19 test, called RTF-EXPAR, was able to accurately detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA in under five minutes.
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