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Molecular Assay for Aspergillosis Evaluated Under Clinical Conditions

A molecular test to detect the presence of invasive Aspergillus in critical care and hematology patients has been evaluated. More...
22 Nov 2011
Image: Diagram showing the life cycle of the parasitic flukes Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica, the cause of fascioliasis (Photo courtesy of the CDC).

Immunoassay Developed for Human Fasciolosis

A lateral flow immunoassay has been developed and evaluated for the serodiagnosis of human fascioliasis caused by the liver fluke. More...
21 Nov 2011

Cost-Effective Molecular Diagnostic Identifies Clostridium difficile

The test for Clostridium difficile uses an integrated disposable cartridge containing all necessary reagents and an inexpensive bench-top analyzer that executes the assay, interprets the results, and provides electronic output to the clinician. More...
21 Nov 2011

Acute Hepatitis B Test Granted Premarket Approval

An approved immunoassay represents the final component of the acute panel within the hepatitis test menu for the cobas 6000 series. More...
17 Nov 2011
Image: Colored transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Toxoplasma gondii parasites (green), cause of toxoplasmosis (Photo courtesy of Moredun Scientific).

Immunoassay for Cerebral Toxoplasmosis Uses Parasite Antigens

Toxoplasma gondii excretory–secretory antigens and a crude tachyzoite antigen were used to investigate cerebrospinal fluid for active infection. More...
10 Nov 2011

Novel Technique Helps Surgeons Identify Bacteria

A faster, less expensive method has been developed for identifying bacterial infections and determining their antibiotic resistance. More...
09 Nov 2011

Quantitative Molecular Test Improves Diagnosis of Brucellosis

Rapid diagnosis of individuals infected with brucellosis can sometimes be difficult with conventional microbiological techniques. More...
02 Nov 2011
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