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Image: PAXgene Blood RNA Kits (Photo courtesy of Qiagen).

Host RNA Expression Diagnoses Childhood Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is notoriously difficult to diagnose in children and when it is diagnosed, the disease is often in its late stages and has already spread to the brain and other organs, increasing the risk of death.   More...
15 May 2014

Multiple Pathogens Detected Using Luminescent Nanocrystal Tags

Luminescent nanocrystals and a high-speed scanner enable rapid detection of multiple pathogens in a single test.  More...
14 May 2014

Enteric Bacterial Panel Detects Common Causes of Bacterial Gastroenteritis

An enteric bacterial panel is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test detecting DNA fromCampylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. / Enteroinvasive E. coli as well as stx 1 and stx 2 genes in stool specimens.   More...
13 May 2014

Widespread HAIs Detected by Molecular Diagnostic Technique

A widespread healthcare infection is qualitatively detected using a molecular assay kit.  More...
12 May 2014
Image: The Bruker Equinox 55 Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (Photo courtesy of Vienna University of Technology).

Infrared Light Detects and Quantifies Malaria Parasites

A novel way to detect malaria, one of the most common and deadly diseases in the world, that also quantifies the early stage parasites, has been developed.   More...
08 May 2014
Image: The cobas 4800 Detection System (Photo courtesy of Roche Molecular Systems).

HPV Test Approved for Primary Screening of Cervical Cancer

A newly approved molecular test offers women an alternative option for cervical cancer screening and this most recent approval means the test can now be used as the first port of call for cervical cancer screening for women aged 25 years and over.   More...
05 May 2014

Immunoassay Detects Syphilis and Assists Treatment Monitoring

A new syphilis immunoassay assay enables detection of total antibodies to Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum.  More...
29 Apr 2014
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