Two Next Generation Diagnostic Platform s Available in Europe Two next-generation clinical laboratory systems are now commercially available in Europe. The Vitros 5600 integrated system and the high-capacity Vitros 3600 immunodiagnostic system are next generation platforms that were designed to Read More …
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Biorepository to Provide Means for Sophisticated Genetic Analysis
Biorepository to Provide Means for Sophisticated Genetic Analysis An extensive biorepository containing a library of samples and information will allow scientists to conduct Sophisticated genetic analyses as they explore how age, genetics, and other factors impact a drug’s effectiveness. Aurora Read More …
In Development: Affordable Diagnostics for Emerging Countries
In Development: Affordable Diagnostics for Emerging Countries A number of scientists and nonprofit organizations are in the process developing high-performance affordable diagnostics that can withstand the harsh conditions – such as tropical climates und unreliable sources of electricity and clean Read More …
Low-Cost CD4 and CD8 Tests for HIV/AIDS
Low-Cost CD4 and CD8 Tests for HIV/AIDS Results of a multisite study of two new low-cost tests for the enumeration of CD4+T cells and CD8+T cells show excellent correlation with the standard flow cytometry assay. The findings were presented at Read More …
Taking Hematology Testing to Point-of-Care Sites
Taking Hematology Testing to Point-of-Care Sites Review of A New Whole Blood Analyzer To avoid protracted semantic discourse, point-of-care testing (POCT) is defined as any analytic procedure performed for a patient by: (1) a healthcare professional other than a medical Read More …
High-Sensitndty CRP Assay
High-Sensitndty CRP Assay A new high-sensitivity test for C-reactive protein has been cleared as an independent predictor of risk for future cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Called N High Sensitivity CRP, the Read More …