As with other members of the herpes virus family, cytomegalovirus (CMV) is typically latent after primary infection. It can reactivate when the immune system is significantly weakened, such as following organ transplantation, and cause fever, organ rejection and even death. Focus diagnostics’ Simplexa CMV molecular test kit on the 3M Integrated Cycler is now available in Europe. The test is designed to enable hospital labs to perform advanced molecular testing for CMV in patients with compromised immunity, particularly those undergoing organ transplantation. The test employs RT PCR to quantitatively detect CMV in whole blood specimens and plasma.
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Designed for routine measurements in the medical field and for measurements in research and industry, the Osmomat 3000 determines the total osmolality of aqueous solutions. It requires very small sample volumes and can thus be applied for extreme measuring tasks. Its rapidity allows serial measurements in a very short time. It can be easily controlled via a touch screen display and the step by step user guidance through all measurements functions. The desired language can be chosen. The Osmomat 3000 simplifies the QM assistance for the laboratory supervisor. The measurement results are sent to the optional builtin printer in document-ready format or the data can be transferred to a PC by connection via USB or RS232. The robust design makes the instrument easy to handle and maintain.
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In addition to its already broad offering of clinical and research based products for the in vitro diagnostics and life sciences industries, Binding Site now offers human clinical specimens to both IVD manufacturers and suppliers. The availability and sourcing of high quality clinical specimens is vital in ensuring the scientific relevance and validity of clinical instrumentation and reagent applications. In addition, these specimens are also necessary for a host of other critical studies, including new product development work, validation studies and ongoing technical support projects. Compliant with all regulatory and quality standards guidelines, the clinical specimens can be provided in a variety of different matrices, which can be further characterised by specific analyte and concentration/titre, along with additional information on age, gender and disease state. Specimen volumes are available in a variety of configurations ranging from millilitres up to litre volumes, and are offered in a variety of formats (i.e. pooled sera/plasma, single donor, dialysed serum, etc.). All necessary documentation and paperwork is supplied with each shipment.
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Designed specifically for sample preparation, the single-use Titan3 and Target2 ranges of syringe filters accommodate greater burst pressures and provide exceptional flow-through characteristics. Previously supplied as the SUN-Sri TITAN2 and National Scientific Target ranges, the new filter units offer increased reliability and performance, including an improved housing design that prevents leakage during filtration. The premium Titan3 range has colour-coded housings for easy membrane selection and an integral ring that withstands even greater burst pressures: the 30mm models are resistant to pressures of up to 120psi. Both filter ranges are fully HPLC-tested and incorporate low extractable membranes and housings. The filters are available in a wide range of filtration membrane types and porosities and are suitable for a range of chromatography filtration applications.
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Five new infectious disease panels, including a first-of-its-kind performance panel for parvovirus B19 have been launched. The HIV Genotype Performance Panel provides researchers with a diverse set of samples, both geographically and in terms of genotypes: eight of the nine panel members are HIV positive, representing eight different HIV-1 genotypes from seven countries. Made from cultured virus diluted in defibrinated plasma, this unique panel is designed to help researchers, manufacturers and labs develop, evaluate and troubleshoot a variety of HIV assays, including those for HIV RNA and the newest screening tests for combined HIV antigen and antibody. The Worldwide HBV DNA Performance Panel is a 20-member panel including samples from 10 countries with HBV genotypes ranging from A to H. It delivers a broad range of data, with information on genotype, drug resistance mutations and test results for, HBV DNA, HBsAg and HbeAg. The Anti-Hepatitis A Virus Mixed Titer Performance Panel offers customers a 21-member panel that includes members positive for IgG and IgM, contains specimens collected from 2000 to 2010, and represents a diverse range of HAV reactivities (from low to medium to high). Data are available for both new and established test methods, providing greater applicability across a broad range of laboratory and research settings. The Anti-CMV (Cytomegalovirus) Mixed Titer Performance Panel provides 21 naturally occurring panel members with data from twelve commercially available anti-CMV assays. It also features a detailed graphical representation of test member results, making it easier than ever to find and utilise relevant data. These five new infectious disease panels, as well as a diverse selection of other infectious disease panels, are available immediately worldwide.
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