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Image: Synergy MX Monochromator-Based Multi-Mode Microplate Reader (Photo courtesy of BioTek).

Rapid Colorimetric Assay Quantifies Urease Activity

A novel high throughput colorimetric urease activity assay was compared to the Nessler method and the new method employs phenol red to determine the urease activity.  More...
13 Nov 2013
Image: hemoFISH multiplex diagnostic kit for blood cultures (Photo courtesy of miacom diagnostics).

Blood Pathogens Rapidly Identified by Novel Molecular Methods

Rapid and accurate identification of pathogens responsible for sepsis, a life-threatening medical condition that is defined as systemic inflammatory response syndrome, is essential for early and targeted antimicrobial therapy.   More...
12 Nov 2013

HIV Combo Assay Provides Quick, Reliable Results

An innovative new HIV combination assay delivers accurate, reliable results more quickly, up to several days earlier than other currently available assays.  More...
12 Nov 2013
Image: PAXgene blood ribonucleic acid (RNA) kits (Photo courtesy of PreAnalytiX).

Molecular Test Detects Active Tuberculosis in HIV Patients

A major impediment to tuberculosis control in Africa is the difficulty in diagnosing active tuberculosis, particularly in the context of human immunodeficiency virus infections.   More...
11 Nov 2013
Image: The Xpert MTB/RIF cartridge for diagnosing tuberculosis to be used on the GeneXpert System (Photo courtesy of Cepheid).

Test Improves Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis in HIV Patients

Tuberculous meningitis is a serious and often fatal illness that is difficult to diagnose particularly in resource-poor areas and is especially common in individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.   More...
07 Nov 2013
Image: Clostridium perfringens colonies cultured on a half-antitoxin plate (Photo courtesy of Dr. Stuart E. Starr).

Bacterium Evaluated as Potential Multiple Sclerosis Trigger

A bacterium has been identified that may trigger multiple sclerosis, a chronic, debilitating disorder that damages myelin forming cells in the brain and spinal cord.  More...
06 Nov 2013

More Accurate Test Gives Indication of Early Meningococcal Infection

A more accurate method to screen for bacterial meningitis, when it is in its earliest stage, has been proposed.   More...
05 Nov 2013
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