Microbiology


AST System Delivers Actionable Results for Gram-Negative Bacteria Directly from Positive Blood Cultures
A novel antimicrobial susceptibility testing system delivers actionable results for gram-negative bacteria directly from positive blood cultures in an average of 5.5-6 hours, enabling same-day treatment decision-making for patients suffering from bacteremic sepsis. More...29 Jul 2024

Ultra-Rapid Culture-Free Sepsis Test Reduces Testing Time from Days to Hours
An ultra-rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) method that bypasses the need for traditional blood culture has demonstrated the potential to reduce the turnaround time of reporting drug susceptibility profiles by more than 40–60 hours compared with hospital AST workflows. More...26 Jul 2024

New Rapid Method for Determining Virus Infectivity Could Revolutionize Response to Future Pandemics
A new groundbreaking assay can screen viruses against virucidal antivirals in minutes, enabling quick determination of the effectiveness of antiviral measures, such as disinfectants. More...25 Jul 2024

Novel Molecular Test to Help Prevent and Control Multi Drug-Resistant Fungal Pathogen in Healthcare Settings
A RT-PCR assay for the direct in vitro qualitative detection of C. auris DNA from swabs can quickly identify patients suspected of C. auris colonization and help prevent its spread in healthcare settings More...18 Jul 2024

Automated Benchtop System to Bring Blood Testing To Anyone, Anywhere
A groundbreaking diagnostic platform is set to transform the existing global infrastructure by providing lab-accurate, actionable test results that aid in the early detection and prevention of chronic conditions. More...18 Jul 2024
In Other News
Innovative C. Difficile Diagnostic Test Provides Both GDH and Toxin Results within 30 Minutes
AI Identifies Drug-Resistant Typhoid-Like Infection from Microscopy Images within Hours
Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing Identifies Pathogens Causing CNS Infections
Rapid UTI Test Cuts Detection Time from 3 days to 45 Minutes
New DNA Testing Method Offers Faster and More Accurate Pathogen Identification
POC STI Test Shortens Time from ED Arrival to Test Results
Integrated Solution Ushers New Era of Automated Tuberculosis Testing
Automated Sepsis Test System Enables Rapid Diagnosis for Patients with Severe Bloodstream Infections
Enhanced Rapid Syndromic Molecular Diagnostic Solution Detects Broad Range of Infectious Diseases
Clinical Decision Support Software a Game-Changer in Antimicrobial Resistance Battle
New CE-Marked Hepatitis Assays to Help Diagnose Infections Earlier
1 Hour, Direct-From-Blood Multiplex PCR Test Identifies 95% of Sepsis-Causing Pathogens
New Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Panel to Support Real-Time Surveillance and Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Mouth Bacteria Test Could Predict Colon Cancer Progression
Unique Metabolic Signature Could Enable Sepsis Diagnosis within One Hour of Blood Collection
Simple Blood Test Combined With Personalized Risk Model Improves Sepsis Diagnosis
Groundbreaking Diagnostic Platform Provides AST Results With Unprecedented Speed
First FDA-Approved Molecular Test to Screen Blood Donors for Malaria Could Improve Patient Safety
Blood Analysis Predicts Sepsis and Organ Failure in Children
TB Blood Test Could Detect Millions of Silent Spreaders
New Blood Test Cuts Diagnosis Time for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections from Months to Hours
New Tuberculosis Test to Expand Testing Access in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Rapid Test Diagnoses Tropical Disease within Hours for Faster Antibiotics Treatment
The LabMedica Microbiology channel provides the latest news in the fields of epidemiology, bacteriology, virology, and parasitology, all viewed from the unique perspective of Laboratory Medicine.






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