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Image: Hybrid capture assay for human papillomavirus (Photo courtesy of Qiagen).

Human Papillomavirus Self-Testing Proves Effective

Self-testing for human papillomavirus, which is one of the main causes of cervical cancer, is as effective at detecting cancer as a conventional cytology screening by smear test.   More...
06 Feb 2014
Image: The GeneXpert System for the MTB/RIF molecular test (Photo courtesy of Cepheid).

Assay for Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Rifampicin Resistance Reviewed

An automated test that can detect both tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance, generally within two hours after starting the test, with minimal hands-on technical time has been systematically reviewed.  More...
05 Feb 2014
Image: The new, rapid Alere i Influenza A & B test works on the user-friendly Alere i platform (Photo courtesy of Alere).

First Test to Accurately Detect Influenza A and B in Under 15 Minutes

The first and only molecular diagnostic test to detect and differentiate influenza A and B virus in less than 15 minutes is now available in Europe.   More...
05 Feb 2014
Image: Luminex Multiplexing System (Photo courtesy of Luminex).

HPV-Based Tests Warrant Longer Screening Intervals

The DNA test for human papillomavirus allows for longer time between screening tests when compared to cytology-based testing.  More...
04 Feb 2014

New Technique Developed for Species-Level Identification of Live Gram-Negative Bacteria

A new method has now been developed that specifically detects and identifies live Legionella pneumophila in aqueous samples much more quickly than conventional methods, enabling more effective monitoring to prevent epidemics.   More...
04 Feb 2014
Image: Tooth of one of the plague victims buried in Bavaria (Photo courtesy of McMaster University).

Cause of the Most Devastating Pandemics in History Revealed

A new study reveals that two of the world's most devastating pandemics, the plague of Justinian and the Black Death, were caused by distinct strains of the same pathogen.  More...
04 Feb 2014
Image: The fully automated BD MAX System (Photo courtesy of Becton, Dickinson and Company).

Advanced MRSA Test Receives US FDA Approval

Clinical laboratories in the United States can now take advantage of a dedicated assay for the rapid diagnosis of MRSA infections.  More...
30 Jan 2014
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