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Image: Molecular Culture® technique enables drastically faster and more accurate bacterial diagnostics (Photo courtesy of inbiome)

PCR-Based Molecular Platform to Enable Drastically Faster Bacterial Infection Diagnosis

A new novel PCR-based molecular platform provides a significant advancement in diagnosing bacterial infections by offering an alternative to traditional culture methods and outperforming newer methods such as sequencing on the time and cost front, while also matching the scope of other PCR tests. More...
08 Jun 2023
Image: The rapid MTB strip test for tuberculosis can identify TB patients within two hours (Photo courtesy of Chulalongkorn University)

Rapid MTB Strip Test Detects Tuberculosis in Less Than an Hour without Special Tools

To combat the challenges of existing TB testing methods, a research team has created a highly sensitive strip test that can detect TB within two hours without the need for specialized lab personnel or equipment. More...
01 Jun 2023
Image: The T2Biothreat Panel runs on the T2Dx Instrument (Photo courtesy of T2 Biosystems)

Fully-Automated, Direct-From-Blood Test Rapidly Detects Multiple Biothreat Pathogens

A direct-from-blood test panel can identify biothreat pathogens within four hours, providing vital data to medical professionals for the effective treatment of infected patients. More...
31 May 2023
Image: BD Kiestra MRSA imaging application helps enhance microbiology laboratory efficiency and workflow (Photo courtesy of BD)

MRSA AI Diagnostics Software Helps Enhance Microbiology Lab Efficiency and Workflow

To address the new challenges faced by labs and facilitate efficient, timely, and cost-effective clinical bacteriological testing, a new solution now offers comprehensive lab automation for clinical microbiology laboratories. More...
29 May 2023
Image: New method reveals bacterial reaction to antibiotics within minutes (Photo courtesy of Freepik)

New Method to Reveal Bacterial Reaction to Antibiotics in Five Minutes Could Help Create Rapid Molecular Test

Existing approaches to determining antibiotic resistance can involve extensive periods, sometimes hours or even days. Now, a simple method has been developed that can detect bacterial response to antibiotics within just five minutes. More...
24 May 2023
Image: IntelliSep is the first FDA-cleared diagnostic tool to assess cellular host response to aid in identifying ED patients with sepsis (Photo courtesy of Cytovale)

Rapid Microfluidic Test Demonstrates Efficacy as Diagnostic Aid to Improve Sepsis Triage in ED

Newly presented data for a groundbreaking diagnostic tool further reinforce its potential to facilitate rapid and clinically actionable sepsis diagnoses in emergency departments (EDs). More...
24 May 2023
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New AACC Procalcitonin Testing Guidance to Improve Care for Patients with Bacterial Infections

The AACC has released expert guidance on procalcitonin testing, a blood marker used to detect severe bacterial infections and sepsis, with the aim of improving testing and treatment practices. More...
08 May 2023
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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.