Awareness Technology, Inc. announces expansion of its line of ReQuest(TM) microwell based ELISA kits. Products include ANA, ENA, dsDNA, SSA, SSB, RNP, SmRNP, Scl 70 and AntiJo1 in addition to syphilis, h pylori and complete panels for MMR, TORCH and EBV. The 32- year old company also supplies kits for Vitamin D and a full line of specific allergens and antigens causing hypersensitivity pneumonitis. All products are manufactured in Florida, under US FDA and ISO 13485. Autoimmune kits are cleared by US FDA, Canadian Health, and have CE mark. To learn more about the full line of reagents, as well as both semi and fully automatic instrument systems, visit Hall 2 booth A-15 at MEDICA or browse, www.awaretech.com. Branch offices are available in USA, Europe, and Asia.
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Dual cooling freezer range
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaA combination of technologies, such as the dual-cooling refrigeration system and VIP PLUS vacuum insulation, ensure that all biological samples are maintained securely in their optimum environment. The VIP Dual Cool models, which include the large capacity, 728 litre MDF-U700VX, are ideal for storing valuable samples for highly regulated applications within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, stem cell research laboratories, tissue banks and blood transfusion centres. The freezers are able to maintain a reliable and uniform -86ºC ultralow temperature environment through the use of two independent refrigeration systems. Should one cooling system suffer an unexpected failure, the other circuit will keep samples safely in the -70ºC range until service can be arranged. The central door-mounted LCD display panel provides straightforward programming of set points and clear confirmation of freezer status.
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Automated IFA/ELISA/blot analyser
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThis automated instrument for IFA, ELISA and Blot methods is able to run two ELISA micro-plates with 8 methods on board or 16 IFA slides, from sample pre-dilution, sample and reagent dispensing incubation and washing cycles as well as to the final ELISA reading and data processing. It is also able to carry out the full automated process for Dot/Western Blot. The software provides data recording and patient report.
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Fast and accurate hemoglobin analyser
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaExpanding the EKF range of point-of-care analysers, the DiaSpect Tm hemoglobin analyser is a palm-sized instrument that combines laboratory quality performance with unmatched measurement speed and a 10,000 test battery life. This reliable analyser can be used in any environment.
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Kit for steroid analysis by tandem mass spectrometry
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaChromsystems has introduced a complete solution that enables laboratories to perform steroid analysis efficiently without the need of high-end instrumentation. MassChrom Steroids in serum/plasma allows the determination of 13 steroids by LC-MS/MS with one single column. The sample preparation is the same for both steroid panels, using an optimized and efficient clean up procedure in 96 SPE well plates. The parameters that can be analysed with the kit include the clinically most important steroids. The use of stable isotope-labelled internal standards for every single analyte ensures reproducible and reliable quantification of the steroids. The new steroid kit is available with the analytical column for all parameters together with 6PLUS1 Multilevel Calibrator Sets and MassCheck Controls.
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Cholesterol testing system
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaDesigned for in vitro professional and self-testing, the Mission Cholesterol Monitoring System includes individual test devices and a 3-1 lipid panel test device which tests for Total Cholesterol (CHOL), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Triglycerides (TRIG), and also calculates Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), CHOL/HDL ratio, and Cardiac Risk Assessment. Results are provided in as little as 45 seconds with a required specimen size of 35 µL. Other features include a large LCD display for easy reading and 200 test memory with Date/Time. The system is CE-marked for professional and OTC sales in Europe and other international markets. It is well suited for use in physician offices, homes, community health centres, hospitals, public and private labs, and pharmacies. Patients and home users will be able to better monitor their cholesterol levels in order to reduce the risk of heart disease, strokes, and heart attacks.
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Glucose-hexokinase reagent
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaBioSystems is offering the glucose-hexokinase internationally accepted method for measurement of glucose in urine. This new method allows the measurement of glucose in serum, plasma, urine and cerebrospinal fluid samples. In order to verify the performance of the glucose-hexokinase measurement procedure, it is recommended to use the Biochemistry Control Serum level I and level II where the value assigned to glucose-hexokinase is the same as for the current glucose method (oxidase/peroxidase). Regarding the performance of the glucose-hexokinase measurement procedure in urine samples, it is recommended to use the company’s new Biochemistry Control Urine where the assigned value is just for the hexokinase method.
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Active vitamin B12 test
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThe traditional method of diagnosing vitamin B12 deficiency has been to measure the concentration of total vitamin B12 in serum. The total vitamin B12 concentration essentially reflects vitamin B12 which is bound to its two carrier proteins, forming holohaptocorrin (holoHC) and holotranscobalamin (holoTC). Whilst holoHC accounts for 70 % – 80 % of the vitamin B12 in serum, only holoTC (active vitamin B12) can be used by human cells. Measurement of total vitamin B12 can therefore give erroneous results because it measures the circulating vitamin B12 but does not reflect the level of active vitamin B12. The Biohit Active B12 (Holotranscobalamin) ELISA test directly measures holoTC – the biochemically active form of vitamin B12 – in human serum. This test is well suited for the screening of patients with suspected vitamin B12 deficiency. It can also be used for confirming vitamin B12 status in the large number of patients receiving an inconclusive total vitamin B12 test result.
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Autoimmune and more
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaAwareness Technology, Inc. announces expansion of its line of ReQuest(TM) microwell based ELISA kits. Products include ANA, ENA, dsDNA, SSA, SSB, RNP, SmRNP, Scl 70 and AntiJo1 in addition to syphilis, h pylori and complete panels for MMR, TORCH and EBV. The 32- year old company also supplies kits for Vitamin D and a full line of specific allergens and antigens causing hypersensitivity pneumonitis. All products are manufactured in Florida, under US FDA and ISO 13485. Autoimmune kits are cleared by US FDA, Canadian Health, and have CE mark. To learn more about the full line of reagents, as well as both semi and fully automatic instrument systems, visit Hall 2 booth A-15 at MEDICA or browse, www.awaretech.com. Branch offices are available in USA, Europe, and Asia.
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Consolidate your HbA1c testing
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThe new Clinical Chemistry HbA1c assay from Axis-Shield allows you to consolidate HbA1c testing into your routine chemistry laboratory workflow. Reagents can be directly loaded to many instruments so pre-analytical operator handling time is reduced and the use of two ready-to-use liquid-stable reagents removes the need for reagent preparation or pooling. The simple assay protocol can be adapted to any chemistry analyser.
Highly accurate and precise, the NGSP-certified assay has excellent correlation with other methodologies and no significant interference from common Hb variants. Additionally, the assay utilises a specific anti-HbA1c antibody and therefore does not require a separate Hb measurement.
30-day instrument on-board reagent stability and 14-day calibration stability reduces reagent handling and instrument calibration.
Lyophilised calibrators and controls are also available.
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ImmuView® S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila Urinary Antigen Test
, /in Product News /by 3wmediaThe ImmuView S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila Urinary Antigen Test is a combined rapid lateral flow test for qualitative detection of S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila serogroup 1 in human urine samples. The test is effective in presumptive diagnosis of Legionella infection (Legionnaires’ Disease) caused by L. pneumophila serogroup 1 or pneumococcal pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae in conjunction with culture and other methods. Correct and early treatment is vital for the prognosis of both diseases and therefore rapid methods to confirm both diseases in the initial phase are very important in order to initiate the proper antibiotic treatment as soon as possible. The target groups for this test include hospital departments in respiratory medicine, infection control, infectious diseases and intensive care. The combination of Pneumococcus and Legionella in one test results in laboratories saving time by performing two tests in one – test result in 15 minutes – and money, as the price for the combined test is lower than what is normally paid for two separate tests. Testing for S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila is recommended in guidelines in several countries. ImmuView S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila Urinary Antigen Test kit contains 1 tube with 22 test strips, 0.5 mL positive control, 0.5 mL negative control, 2.5 mL running buffer, 1 tweezer, 22 transfer pipettes, 22 test tubes, 1 cardboard test tube holder and a quick guide. Package insert is also included
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