Microbiology
Rapid Screening Test for Syphilis Granted CLIA Waiver
A qualitative rapid membrane immunochromatographic assay for the detection of Treponema pallidum (syphilis) antibodies in human whole blood, serum or plasma has been granted a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waiver. More...05 Jan 2015
Testing for Drug-Resistant Bacteria Before Prostate Biopsy Reduces Infection
Some infections after prostate biopsy due to drug-resistant Escherichia coli can be thwarted by simple rectal swab cultures prior to the procedure and the cultures test for antibiotic-resistant E. coli can be used to direct the selection of antimicrobial prophylaxis used for the procedure. More...31 Dec 2014
Hijacked Commensal Gut Bacteria Promote Intestinal Foodborne Illnesses
Though many Escherichia coli bacteria are harmless and critical to gut health, some E. colispecies are harmful and can be spread through contaminated food and water, causing diarrhea and other intestinal illnesses. More...24 Dec 2014
Pioneering Infectious Disease Testing Platform Now Available in Europe
A first-of-its-kind diagnostics technology platform to enable healthcare professionals to more quickly diagnose serious infections is now available in Europe and other CE marking recognized countries worldwide. More...23 Dec 2014
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Rapid Tool Detects Most Common Bacterial Pathogens
Antibody Test Predicts Cold-Related Asthma Attacks
Low-Cost Sophisticated Device Diagnoses HIV
Rapid Norovirus Assay Approved for Diagnostic Use in the United States
LAMP Method Detects Malarial Parasites Using Microwave Irradiation
Automated Assay for Influenza and RSV Cleared
Innovative Mobile Device Rapidly Diagnoses Respiratory Infectious Diseases
Serologic Diagnostic Tests Evaluated for Chikungunya Virus
Molecular Strep A Test Cleared for Cobas System
Nose and Throat Specimens Compared for Rapid Adenovirus Detection
Real-Time Genome Sequencing Helps Control Hospital Outbreak
Undiagnosed Chagas Disease Emerging as Public Health Threat
DNA-Based Droplet System Rapidly Detects Bacterial Infection in the Bloodstream
Novel Sequence Analysis Services Improve Pathogen Identification
Biomarkers Point-of-Care Tests Guide Antibiotic Prescription
Rapid Diagnostic Test for Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Reviewed
Toxigenic Clostridium Difficile Molecular Assay Evaluated
World's First Open-Source Real-Time PCR Thermocycler Launched
Enterovirus D68 Genome Sequenced
Single Rapid Test Detects Known and Unknown Pathogens
Urine Test Developed for Congenital Chagas Disease
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