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Image: The iQ200 System incorporates the iQ200 Automated Urine Microscopy Analyzer (iQ200) and the AUTION MAX AX-4280 Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer (AX-4280) to provide a fully integrated chemical and microscopic analysis (Photo courtesy of Iris Diagnostics).

Automated Workstation Screens Urine Before Culture

Automated systems have been developed to screen urine in order to eliminate those in which a culture is highly unlikely to yield clinically relevant results. More...
20 Feb 2013

Rapid Tuberculosis Detection Test Endorsed by Experts

A diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) that can accurately and quickly detect both TB and drug-resistant strains has been authorized by leading experts in the field. More...
12 Feb 2013

Pathogenic Yeasts Quantified by Flow Cytometry

A flow cytometric, single-stain approach to quantify Candida albicans has been investigated as an alternative to the standard viable plate count. More...
12 Feb 2013

Hepatitis C Immunoassays Evaluated

Rapid anti-hepatitis C immunoassays can assist and identify chronically infected patients who are unaware of their status. More...
07 Feb 2013

Novel Test Diagnoses Malaria in Returning Travelers

A novel, single-amplification PCR assay has been used to diagnose malaria among travelers returning from endemic areas. More...
07 Feb 2013

Microbiological Molecular Assay Analyses Heart Valve Tissue

Positive heart valve culture is a major criterion for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis, but is poorly sensitive compared with molecular assays. More...
05 Feb 2013

Enzyme Discovered May Lead to Better TB Test

An enzyme has been identified that will trigger the rapid breakdown of several Mycobacteria, which could lead to better tests for the deadly tuberculosis infection. More...
31 Jan 2013
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