Immunology

First-of-Its-Kind Testing Device Allows For Rapid Detection of Bacteria That Identify Risk for Preterm Birth
A newly-developed cost-effective device can rapidly and accurately detect changes in vaginal bacteria and corresponding immune responses in pregnant women, which are associated with increased risk of preterm birth. More...14 Oct 2021

Meridian Launches New Air-Dryable qPCR Mix Enabling Direct Detection of RNA from Whole Blood Samples
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH, USA) has launched its new Air-Dryable Direct RNA/DNA qPCR Blood Mix, an innovative master mix designed to develop room-temperature stable molecular diagnostic assays that directly amplify RNA from crude whole blood, serum, or plasma. More...08 Oct 2021

Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp. Introduces Line of Water Systems for Clinical Chemistry Analyzers
Carolina Liquid Chemistries, Corp. (CLC, Greensboro, NC, USA) has introduced a new line of laboratory water systems to the US market. The water system is offered in two models for compatibility with a variety of automated clinical analyzers. More...07 Oct 2021


Highly Multiplexed Cell Surface Protein Analyzed Via Flow Cytometry
Modern immunologic studies increasingly requires high-dimensional analyses to understand the complex milieu of cell types that comprise the tissue microenvironments of disease. One of the cornerstones of immunology has been the detailed phenotypic classification of the cellular populations of the immune system. More...06 Oct 2021

Zika Virus IgM Antibody Found in West Nile Virus Patients
West Nile virus (WNV) and Zika virus (ZIKV) are mosquito-borne viruses in the family Flaviviridae. Residents in, and travelers to, areas where the viruses are circulating are at risk for infection, and both viruses can cause an acute febrile illness. More...05 Oct 2021

Antinuclear Antibody Tests Compared for Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
Systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, also known as connective tissue diseases (CTD), including all diseases triggered by the formation of immune complexes that enter the circulation, are then deposited in different tissues and organs, and cause damage. More...05 Oct 2021
In Other News
CD8 T-Cell–Predominant Lymphocytic Esophagitis Associated with GERD
Novel Assay Measures Interleukin-6 in Whole Blood Samples
Next Generation Rapid Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST) Platform Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
IFN-γ Signature Distinguishes Pediatric Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis from Sepsis and SIRS
Siemens Wireless, Handheld Patient-Side Immunoassay Analyzer Enables Industry First Fingerstick High-Sensitivity hs-cTnI Testing at POC
New Non-Invasive Saliva Test for Early and Accurate Detection of Prostate Cancer Presented at AACC 2021
Hologic Displays Automated Solutions And Expansive Diagnostic Menu to Help Labs Grow at AACC 2021
Bioperfectus Demonstrates Nucleic Acid Extraction Solutions at AACC 2021
Techlab Showcases Range of Rapid, Non-Invasive Intestinal and Infectious Disease Diagnostic Products
Fapon Biotech Introduces World’s First COVID-19 Antibodies for Antigen Lateral Flow Testing in Differentiating Variant B.1.1.7 and Wild-Type Virus
Hycor Demonstrates Noveos Immunoanalyzer that Sets New Standards to Limit Impact of Interference
LumiQuick Highlights Newly-Launched POC Lateral Flow Assays and ELISA Kits at AACC 2021
Abbott Demonstrates Core Diagnostics Solutions Consisting of Innovative Systems, Automation and Informatics at AACC 2021
Gut Bacteria Are Possible Indicators of Colon Cancer Risk
Dynex Demonstrates Automated, High Throughput Agility ELISA System at AACC 2021
Luminex Introduces xMAP INTELLIFLEX Flow-Based Multiplex Platform at AACC Clinical Lab Expo
Randox Showcases Pioneering Diagnostic Technologies at 2021 AACC Clinical Lab Expo
Technopath Showcases Third Party Quality Controls and Quality Control Software Solutions at AACC 2021
Environmental Allergens Trigger Type 2 Inflammation Through Ripoptosome Activation
Siemens Exhibits Intelligent and Integrated Portfolio of IVD Solutions at AACC Clinical Lab Expo
Biomarkers of the Humoral Immune System and Inflammation Assessed
Pathogenic Antibodies Decline Over Time in VITT
Urinary VEGFA and Renal Pathology Evaluated for IgA Nephropathy Patients
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.