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Bio-Rad launches SARS-CoV-2 variant RT-PCR assays

Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched their SARS-CoV-2 Variant RT-PCR Assays for research use only (RUO).

EUROIMMUN’s CE-marked SARS-CoV-2 NeutraLISA provides fast PRODUCT detection of SARS-CoV-2 neutralising antibodies

The new CE-marked SARS-CoV-2 NeutraLISA from EUROIMMUN provides fast and economical determination of the inhibiting effect of anti- SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in patient samples, serving as a surrogate virus neutralisation test.

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C4Diagnostics gets CE mark for Covid-19 IVD test using RT-LAMP technology

C4Diagnostics, a French biotech, has received CE marking for their C4Covid-19 Human for the rapid diagnosis of Covid-19 from a saliva sample. The performance of the test was calculated upon a clinical trial of 1320 participants, carried out in collaboration with Synlab Provence Laboratories. Sensitivity is 86% and specificity is 97.5%.

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Shimadzu introduces new AOC-30 Series automatic PRODUCT sample injection system

Shimadzu, one of the world leaders in analytical instrumentation, has announced the release of the AOC-30 series of automatic sample injection systems for gas chromatographs.

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Porvair provides protocol guide for preparation of buccal swabs for RNA extraction

A large number of COVID-19 diagnostic tests are reliant on detection of viral RNA from buccal swabs by PCR.

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Agena Bioscience launches new panel for detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Agena Bioscience, has unveiled their MassARRAY® SARS-CoV-2 Variant Panel for Research Use Only (RUO) for the detection of key SARS-CoV-2 virus strains, including the UK (B.1.1.7), South Africa (B.1.351), Brazil (P.1) and Denmark (Cluster 5) variants.

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Paradigm4 unveils analytical development data management tool to unlock Allotrope data format ‘treasure trove’

Paradigm4 has unveiled its scalable solution for efficiently working with the Allotrope Data Format (ADF).

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AMSBIO introduces range of cytosections for antibody screening, immunohistochemistry protocol development

AMSBIO has launched a comprehensive range of cytosections that offer a verified, reproducible and renewable source of positive / negative controls where the expression of the target biomarker is confirmed for accuracy and specificity by an immunoassay.

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DiaSys launches SARS-CoV-2 UTAB FS for reliable monitoring of total antibodies for SARS-CoV-2

Quantitative assessment of antibodies in Covid-19 is becoming increasingly important. It provides information on the actual spread of infection in the population and enables characterization of a vaccine-induced immune response.

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Book now for UKMedLab21 – integrating FOCUS & FiLM

UKMedLab21

CB is delighted to welcome you to register for its first online national congress UKMedLab21. The meeting, which integrates the meetings formerly known as FOCUS and Frontiers in Laboratory Medicine (FiLM) will offer delegates the opportunity to hear from leaders in clinical science, laboratory management and education about development in policy, practice and management.

UKMedLab21 is packed with multiple sessions in two key streams: Leadership & Management and Science & Education.

The event will help laboratory professionals at all levels to regain ground on essential CPD activity that may have been lost in 2020 during the pandemic. We’ll also be featuring a Training Day on 14th June, virtual poster sessions and awards and an industry Expo in partnership with the British Invitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA).

Flexible ticket types allow you to build a programme tailored to your interests, availability and budget. Workshops will include moderated Q&A opportunities with speakers and presenters.

  • Click here for full programme and booking details.