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Live webinar: Microchip-based real-time PCR
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a well-known technique that has been adopted for detection of many bacteria, fungi, viruses, and viroids due to high specificity and sensitivity. However, most of the currently used PCR analysis techniques for multiple pathogen detection are very time-consuming, require tedious reaction set up in strictly controlled laboratory conditions and prone to user ...
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How to validate Laboratory Developed Test for COVID-19 detection in a clinical setting
At the upcoming webinar, Lumex Instruments’ client, 1Care Diagnostics, will share their insights and experience about Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) validation for CLIA-certified lab setting. While working on the LDT, 1Care Diagnostics used microchip-based real-time PCR technology for COVID-19 detection in saliva samples developed by Lumex Instruments. The system is based on PCR analyzer ...
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BioGX COVID-19 Tests Detect Omicron SARS-CoV-2
BioGX, a global provider of molecular diagnostic solutions, announced that the Omicron (B.1.1.529), the latest emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, will be detected by the portfolio of BioGX SARS-CoV-2 products that target the nucleocapsid (N-gene) and envelope (E-gene) for detection of the virus. BioGX’s SARS-CoV-2 surveillance program includes exhaustive in-silico analysis and ...
By BioGX, Inc.
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Breaking News! Reetoo Monkeypox Virus Real Time PCR Kit
According to the report of World Health Organization (WHO) on May 21, more than 120 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease seldom detected outside Africa, have been reported in at least 12 non-epidemic countries around the world, including more than 20 confirmed cases in Portugal, Spain and the UK. At present, there are no relevant death cases. There is evidence that ...
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Mexican series of free workshops on PCR Real Time on a microchip in september 2018
Lumex Instruments Canada in partnership with Dinelab invites the Industry and Academia to meet an innovative approach to PCR analysis: rapid qualitative and quantitative analysis of nucleic acids in various samples with the real-time microchip-based PCR. The real-time PCR in miniaturized volumes can be used for R&D, clinical and laboratory services for medical, veterinary and phytopathogen ...
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Customizable TaqMan SARS-CoV-2 Mutation Panel
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of its Applied Biosystems TaqMan SARS-CoV-2 Mutation Panel, a customizable menu of 22 verified real-time PCR assays for identification of SARS-CoV-2 mutations. These assays enable surveillance of variants that are causing COVID-19 infections in specific regions globally and allow laboratories to choose which ...
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New IVD System Enables Assay Developers and Clinical Laboratories to Accelerate Molecular Diagnostics Growth
As assay developers and clinical testing laboratories consider next steps for molecular diagnostics post-pandemic, a new in vitro diagnostic (IVD) system from Thermo Fisher Scientific will enable them to expand their assay menus and IVD testing capabilities moving forward. The Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Pro Dx Real-Time PCR System is a compact instrument that easily transitions from ...
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Release of a new reference material for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR.
The JRC released a new reference material for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 by real time RT-PCR. The material consists of a synthetic ssRNA (EURM-014) covering a fraction of the viral genome. It will be particularly useful for clinical or environmental diagnostic laboratories seeking quality and trust in their SARS-CoV-2 measurements. In 2020, the JRC issued a synthetic ssRNA molecule (EURM-019) ...
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Amerigo Scientific Rolls Out Real-Time PCR Kits to Facilitate HAV Research
Amerigo Scientific, as a distributor focused on providing critical products and services to biomedical and life science communities, recently rolled out their cutting-edge real-time PCR kits for Hepatitis A virus (HAV) research. The new kits offer researchers excellent accuracy, sensitivity, and convenience in studying and analyzing HAV samples. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral ...
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BioGX Receives FDA EUA for a Novel, High-Throughput, Direct Sample RT-PCR Test for COVID-19
BioGX, a global provider of molecular diagnostic solutions, announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for their breakthrough direct sample addition, Xfree™ COVID-19 test. Xfree COVID-19 is a complete test lyophilized in a single tube, for extraction-free, direct sample addition real-time RT-PCR testing. The Xfree COVID-19 ...
By BioGX, Inc.
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Mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein gene
Immundiagnostik's respiratroy PCR assays MutaPLEX® Coronavirus (KG1926), MutaPLEX® RespiraScreen 1 (KG1927), MutaPLEX® RespiraScreen 2 DIFF (KG1928) and MutaPLEX® Coronavirus 4G (KG1936) were screened for the spike protein mutations in the following viral variants: [Omicron] (BA.1, BA.2, BA.4, BA.5) [Omicron] (BA.3, BA.2 + L452X) [Alpha], [Beta], [Gamma], [Delta] (all AY ...
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FDA Further Expands EUA for Thermo Fisher Scientific`s COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has further expanded emergency use authorization (EUA) for its multiplex real-time PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19. "Increasing COVID-19 testing is a top ...
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Agilent Technologies Introduces Modular Real-Time PCR System with Precision Optics and Dependable Thermal Uniformity
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the AriaMx System, the first instrument for real-time polymerase chain-reaction (PCR) that features easily-changeable optics cartridges for genotyping via high-resolution melt, gene-expression analysis, pathogen detection, and a variety of complex research applications. "Expanding functionality of this innovative system is as easy as replacing ...
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Advances in Newborn SMA Screening research by SNP Biotechnology
BSD Robotics is proud to share a recent study conducted by SNP Biotechnology R&D Ltd “A new line method; A direct test in spinal muscular atrophy screening for DBS” now published in the journal of Molecular Genetics and Genomic Medicine. Given spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders affecting young children and a major cause of death in ...
By BSD Robotics
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Thermo Fisher Scientific`s TaqPath COVID-19 CE-IVD RT-PCR Kit Now Available for the Incoming International Travel Quarantine Protocol Testing in the United Kingdom
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced that its TaqPath COVID-19 CE-IVD RT PCR Kit has been independently validated as meeting the performance characteristics for the Day 2 and Day 8 COVID-19 quarantine protocol testing required for international travellers arriving in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has instituted quarantine rules for travellers ...
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Vela Diagnostics Announces Development of New Test Kit for Detection of Wuhan Coronavirus
Vela Diagnostics has announced the development of the ViroKey SA201 2019-nCoV RT-PCR Test, a new test kit for the detection of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), otherwise known as the Wuhan Coronavirus. The Wuhan Coronavirus was first identified in mid-December 2019 in Wuhan, China. Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed by China’s health ministry. According to Chinese health ...
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Less reagent demanding Microchip RT-PCR COVID-19 Detection System developed by Lumex Instruments
The current pandemic situation has created a demand for test kits that can be run with less amount of reagents while generating faster test results.Lumex Instruments’ microchip real-time PCR analyzer AriaDNA, by detecting SARS-CoV-2, has proven its ability to meet this demand. The Microchip RT-PCR COVID-19 Detection System based on AriaDNA enables to test up to seven patient samples in one ...
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New Vitassay qPCR kit for SARS-CoV-2 UK Variant detection
The new Vitassay Real Time PCR allows the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 and the HV 69/70 deletion of the S gene for SARS-CoV-2 in respiratory samples. Several SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) have emerged in the past months and monitoring them in all countries is key. The United Kingdom (UK) has detected a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from samples initially taken in Kent on September 20th ...
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FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for New COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Applied Biosystems TaqPath COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit from Thermo Fisher Scientific, the company announced today. The TaqPath COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit is a real-time PCR test for the detection and differentiation of RNA from the SARS-CoV2, influenza A and influenza B viruses in ...
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FireGene's Monkeypox Virus Nucleic Acid Detection Kit (Real-time PCR Method) Receives CE-IVDD Certification
FireGene announces that its Monkeypox Virus Nucleic Acid Detection Kit (Real-time Fluorescent PCR Method) has recently obtained CE-IVDD approval. This RT-PCT kit can be used to detect suspected cases of MPV infection. Rash fluid, nasopharyngeal swabs, pharyngeal swabs, and serum samples are applicable for the test. The test result is available in 40 minutes after sample collection. This kit is ...
By FireGene
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