PCR tests are an important part of the strategy to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Now that rapid antigen tests are no longer accepted for COVID passes in some countries, such as Austria, testing using the PCR method has become more important than ever before. Since September 2021, Greiner Bio-One has been supplying a key component […]
Testa Analytical Solutions has launched a new enhanced version of its popular liquid chromatography flowmeter.
Sartorius and HOF Sonderanlagenbau, have partnered to integrate two HOF horizontal plate freeze-thaw units into Sartorius’ portfolio, offering customers a full suite of compatible freeze-thaw equipment and consumables. This partnership will enable faster and easier implementation of robust frozen drug substance management platforms through improved validation and purchase support from a single supplier.
Beckman Coulter has launched their DxU Iris Workcell, a fully-automated system that streamlines urinalysis workflow and reduces manual microscopy.
Torrey Pines Scientific has unveiled its new EchoTherm Programmable Digital Stirring Hot Plate for use in chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, biochemical, and other laboratories.
Biotium, inventor of the popular GelRed and GelGreen DNA gel stains, has released their EMBER500 RNA Prestain Loading Dye. This novel prestain loading dye is much more sensitive than conventional prestaining with ethidium bromide (EtBr). In addition, it is compatible with blue LED gel imagers, unlike EtBr.
Atik Cameras, a specialist designer and manufacturer of scientific and industrial imaging solutions, has launched the first in its advanced imaging solutions, investing in new CCD (charged coupled device) technology.
The EURORealTime SARS-CoV-2 is a multi-plex PCR-based test for fast and efficient detection of SARS-CoV-2, including the new variant omicron (B.1.1.529 lineage), as well as alpha (B.1.1.7 lineage), beta (B.1.351 lineage), gamma (P.1 lineage), delta (B1.617.2 lineage), lambda (C.37 lineage) and mu (B.1.621 lineage).
Ziath has introduced Cyclops — a new linear and 2D barcode reader for its popular DataPaq Mirage, Cube and Express rack readers.
Cyclops is designed to accurately read linear or 2D codes printed on the edge of tube racks. This enables laboratories to use racks without an integral “97”th code or orientation barcode on the underside, a useful capability as not all rack manufacturers provide these features. The Cyclops also illuminates the side of your barcoded rack during read, ensuring an accurate rack read under all lighting conditions.
Beneficially the Cyclops is also able to read barcodes on racks of different size, and with variations in the location of the printed code on larger racks without requiring any adjustment, thereby saving you time and eliminating reading errors.
Using Ziath’s powerful DP5 high-speed rack decoding software an attached Cyclops reader can be selected as on or off according to the rack type in use. Additionally, DP5 provides facility to store three different rack templates for each numeric format. For example, 96-position racks with no rack code, an integral orientation code or to use the Cyclops device to read rack barcode. This advanced capability allows organisations to use racks from different manufacturers and switch easily between them including legacy racks that have neither code.
The EURORealTime SARS-CoV-2 is a multiplex PCR-based test for fast and efficient detection of SARS-CoV-2, including the new variant omicron (B.1.1.529 lineage), as well as alpha (B.1.1.7 lineage), beta (B.1.351 lineage), gamma (P.1 lineage), delta (B1.617.2 lineage), lambda (C.37 lineage) and mu (B.1.621 lineage).
Reverse transcription and real-time PCR are performed in one step, so that only one reaction is required per sample. The detection of SARS-CoV-2 is based on two defined target sequences in the ORF1ab and N genes of the viral genome, ensuring high sensitivity.
A further test, the EURORealTime SARS-CoV-2/Influenza A/B, provides combined testing for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus types A and B. This assay aids discrimination between the clinically overlapping diseases COVID-19 and influenza, identification of potential co-infections and epidemiological surveillance.
The efficient parallel testing saves time and resources, enabling more patient analyses to be performed per day and helping to conserve laboratory materials that are in short supply. Both EURORealTime assays incorporate numerous controls, including an internal amplification control and a positive control, to ensure reliable results.
The assays are CE-marked and validated for commonly used real-time PCR cyclers. Complementary EURORealTime Analysis software provides fully automated and standardised evaluation and documentation of results, including all control results. Comprehensive automation options for sample preparation, PCR setup and PCR performance are available.
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