SOBIODA introduces its new system BACTR Plus for the automated and standardized creation of specific environments for fastidious bacteria. The BACTR Plus operates with the substitution principle: it evacuates air from the jar with the vacuum pump and replaces it with the specific gas mixture in relation with the cultivated bacteria. The system replaces all chemical bags (for anaerobiosis, micro-aerophily, CO2 supplementation). It is a very economical and fast alternative to chemical bags and chambers. To ensure traceability of any use of the system, the BACT-R Plus is able to save on the SD card all data related to the user, the jar, the gas, the programme. The reproducibility of the atmosphere creation contributes to the standardization of the procedure, allowing IOS15189 requirements to be achieved.
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The Genspeed C.diff OneStep test identifies toxigenic C. difficile by combining detection of Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GDH), Toxin A, Toxin B and binary toxin in a single, molecular diagnostic test. The complete analysis including the detection on the Genspeed R2 analyser takes under 100 min. The new test addresses one of the most serious threats to healthcare systems worldwide, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), which is believed to be the most common healthcareassociated infection. The disease is causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) that may lead to pseudomembranous colitis and even to death. In a 2013 pub-lished report, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the USA categorized C. difficile infections as “Threat Level Urgent”, the highest level available. The Genspeed C.diff OneStep test features a simple, one-step molecular diagnostic test, avoiding the currently used sequential 2-step diagnostic test procedures which combine different test systems and assay principles for GDH and the C. difficile toxins. The rapid test provides conclusive results without the need for confirmatory re-testing and enables inter-laboratory comparisons of test results. Ready-touse reagents and automated dispensing minimize the number of manual process steps within the workflow. The Genspeed R2 analyser represents a reliable solution for customers interested in fast and accurate results. The virtually service-free system is simple to operate and is available at an attractive cost-benefit ratio. Genspeed products are currently available for sale in the EU and EFTA countries only. Availability in other countries outside the US is on request.
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MAST ASSURE Bacterial Agglutinating Antisera products are a comprehensive range of polyvalent and monovalent diagnostic antisera for bacterial identification. Bacterial serotype is easily determined according to the expression of flagella (H) and somatic (O) antigens.  Mast Antisera products are used globally for antigenic analysis of clinically significant bacteria, including MAST ASSURE Salmonella Antisera for identification of the species within the genus Salmonella using the Kauffmann-White Scheme for classification. The MAST ASSURE product range features simple slide and test tube agglutination methods and easy to read results. All antisera are derived from immunized rabbits, adsorbed to remove cross agglutinins and filter sterilized. Presented in 2ml dropper bottles, the reagents are user friendly and ensure minimal laboratory wastage. An extensive range of antisera is available from stock with a large range of sera manufactured to special order.
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Designed for high volume laboratories, the STA R Max is an innovative and scalable analyser that can be adapted to any lab organization, whether or not it is connected to an automation track system. It brings productivity and reliability to laboratories for their routine and specialized hemostasis assays. The analyser offers the highest loading capacities to enhance walkaway capabilities: 215 samples, 70 reagent positions, 1000 cuvettes on board. True STAT management ensures fast turnaround time (TAT). Autoverification capabilities are built-in and a TAT report helps monitor performances. Ready to operate 24/7, the analyser does not require time to restart. A new hardware design enhances ergonomics while the intuitive user interface ensures seamless integration for laboratory staff . The extended traceability function meets quality requirements. Innovative services include accreditation support and remote diagnosis. The viscosity-based (mechanical) detection system enables immediate delivery of accurate and precise results. Advantages include insensitivity to any type of coloured plasma, maximum precision for weak clot detection and standardization between Stago systems. The environmentally friendly design provides savings because of the use of a limited and contained fluidic waste system and the reduction of disposable waste (1 cuvette = 1 test). All common tube sizes are accepted with automatic positioning of barcode. A wide range of dedicated reagents, quality controls and calibrators is available, offering maximum sensitivity and reproducibility for all tests.
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