The ADEXUSDx™ hCG point-of-care test, which uses only a single drop of capillary or whole blood to quickly and accurately diagnose pregnancy earlier than urine-based tests, is now FDA approved for use in clinics and hospitals.
Sandia National Laboratories and EyeTracking Inc. are researching software that will help national security analysts get more meaningful information from large data sets in high-stress environments.
Thanks to the generosity of former Warner-Lambert CEO and Chairman Melvin R. Goodes and his family, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) has established the only prize specifically recognizing scientists in Alzheimer's drug discovery research. Mr. Goodes—who has been open about his own Alzheimer's diagnosis—is an honorary member of the ADDF's Board of Governors. He and his wife, Nancy, who is also on the ADDF's Board of Governors, are outspoken advocates for Alzheimer's research.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (OCD) today announced the presentation of data for five assays under development. The assays address a range of important tests for clinical labs including HIV, acute kidney injury and cardiac troponin I. The scientific posters will be delivered during the 2015 American Association for Clinical Chemistry Annual Meeting to be held July 26 - 30 in Atlanta, Georgia.
‘A lab at the tip of your finger’: New technology is the first of its kind to utilize only a single drop of capillary or whole blood
The Lee Company’s new Hard Seat VHS Micro-Dispense Valve features the speed and reliability of Lee’s traditional VHS valves, but the traditional elastomeric seal has been replaced with a precision zirconia ball and seat. The result is a valve offering precise, repeatable, non-contact dispensing in the nanoliter to microliter range which is well suited for DMSO and other fluids that typically react with elastomeric seals.
The High Density Interface (HDI) solenoid valve just got better by offering more flow capacity without sacrificing size and weight. Imagine the features of a large valve coupled with the superior performance of a miniature valve in one compact design
The Lee Company's new atomizing nozzles, available in both airless and air assisted styles, generate a 50° hollow cone spray pattern and offer precise, controlled atomization in a compact package.
Glycated Serum Protein bridges the gap in diabetes testing in cases where HbA1c cannot be reliably measured
The Double Ended Piston Pumps of Diener Precision Pumps allow up to two different liquids and two different flow or stroke volume displacement rates in one application. The pumps have a space and economical saving design. Diener Precision Pumps is the Swiss Quality pump and valve manufacturer specialized in customer tailored solutions.
The quality manufacturer of piston pumps and gear pumps Diener Precision Pumps, founded in 1994, was recertified according to the medical standards ISO 9001/ ISO 13485. On the company website, users are newly provided with a chart helping application engineers to evaluate the compatibility of different chemical substances.
Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research and Dassault Systemes will partner on an advanced manufacturing center on the Innovation Campus.
UTAK Laboratories announces the release of their SMx™ (Specialty Matrix) Product Line. UTAK’s SMx™ Matrices replicate some of the most challenging Laboratory Testing Methodologies and have performed in real-life Laboratory conditions to a standard that is uniquely reserved for UTAK products.
Streck will be a sponsor and exhibitor at the AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo. Streck has a number of new products this year; find us at booth #2552 to learn more
Over 70 world renowned experts in the field of antimicrobial resistance met in Annecy for the 5th edition of the World HAI/Resistance Forum, sponsored by bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics and leader in microbiology. The Forum provided the opportunity to share their global experience and expertise in antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals, the environment and food. The discussions confirmed the need to create synergies between these different sectors. As resistance impacts both people and animals, coordinated action between human and veterinary medicine is essential to effectively combat this global public health threat. The experts also underlined the need for education of healthcare professionals as well as other user targets. They proposed a series of concrete, innovative educational actions, and selected as a priority the development of an international project, which bioMérieux committed to support.
Today Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics reveals its latest in vitro diagnostic solu-tions—including the recently FDA-cleared ADVIA Centaur XPT Immunoassay Sys-tem1—at the 2015 AACC Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo, Atlanta, July 26–30. In addition to featuring its portfolio of multidisciplinary solutions designed for use in hospital, reference, and physician office laboratories and near patients’ bedsides, the booth will highlight how Siemens’ customers around the world are achieving their clinical and workflow goals.
Visiun, Inc., the leader in performance analytics for the laboratory, is celebrating 5 years of proudly supporting the laboratory community and will be showcasing their feature-rich Performance Insight™ at the AACC Clinical Lab Expo, taking place July 28-30, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia
— Visiun, Inc., the leader in performance analytics for the laboratory, announced today that the Compass Group has awarded them a sole source agreement for business intelligence software for their 26 health systems, encompassing over 380 hospitals nationwide. Following a vendor evaluation process, the Compass Group selected Visiun’s feature-rich Performance Insight™.
Parker Hannifin Corporation announces the release of the R9 Diaphragm Rocker Isolation Liquid Valve, a family of 9 mm valves that improves performance of Clinical Diagnostic, Analytical Chemistry and Agent Detection systems requiring precision fluid control
Enigma Diagnostics Ltd. (Enigma) and Beijing Leadman Biochemistry Co., Ltd. (Beijing Leadman) (SZSE:300289) signed a joint venture agreement with the principal goal of delivering the Enigma MiniLab molecular diagnostic Point-of-Care platform into the Chinese health care market to support its growing diagnostic needs.
The BBI Group (BBI) today announced it has developed in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and licensed, through technology transfer company Ploughshare Innovations, a rapid test for Ebola. The assay, which is in the process of being verified to allow EUA submission, will be used to test patients suspected of Ebola infection to screen and potentially help with how they are subsequently managed. The test, utilising lateral flow technology, can provide a result in approximately 20 minutes.
As BBI Solutions (BBI) prepare for its 25th consecutive attendance at AACC, visitors to the BBI booth can expect to discover the increasing importance of high quality biological raw materials in driving assay performance and how BBI’s new, innovative products can help achieve this.
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new FDA-cleared tests to rapidly detect Lyme Disease in just 27 minutes.
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, announces that VIDAS® 3, the new generation of VIDAS®, received FDA 510(k) clearance. This instrument, which further enriches the offering of the VIDAS® immunoassay product range, VIDAS® and mini VIDAS®, is now commercially available in the United States. VIDAS® 3 is CE marked and registered at the Chinese Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) which makes it available to clinical labs on a global scale.
UTAK Laboratories, Inc., dedicated to meeting the quality control needs of laboratories worldwide, proudly announced today the release of the Expanded Steroid Control manufactured with UTAK’s proprietary SMx™ Serum Specialty Matrix.
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, today released its business review for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, launches My Role Matters (#MyRoleMatters). This is a new campaign which calls upon all United States healthcare, animal, pharmaceutical and product safety professionals, government officials and the community at large to understand the impact their role can play in halting the increase and spread of antimicrobial resistant pathogens and promoting appropriate antimicrobial use.
New technology from product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants is set to bring radical innovation to the diagnostics market. Ingenious use of inkjet printing techniques has made it possible to create a diagnostic test cartridge from a single sheet of paper. The breakthrough paves the way for sophisticated low-cost tests that can be adapted at the touch of a button – and printed in quantities ranging from one to millions.
Beckman Coulter will be showing the Aquios CL Flow Cytometer and setting up one-to-one demonstrations at their Booth #521 during the 2015 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, July 28-30, 2015.
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, has been invited to join the White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship for the improvement of antibiotic use in the U.S. as a means to address antibiotic resistance. Over 150 major experts from various sectors, will gather tomorrow, June 2, 2015, to discuss the possible ways to implement changes over the next five years to slow the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and prevent the spread of resistant infections and preserve the efficacy of our existing antibiotics.
MedCompGx, a division of MedComp Sciences based in Memphis, Tennessee, today announced the installation and implementation of UNIConnect’s Precision MDx (pMDxtm) laboratory information management system (LIMS) for its new genetic testing lab. The system is designed to provide comprehensive automation of all laboratory processes, while integrating with multiple systems under one umbrella. The installation of pMDx will help to advance MedCompGx’s mission to promote innovation in healthcare that creates better outcomes for patients by promoting healthy lifestyles through personalized medicine.
/PRNewswire/ -- According to a 2014 survey conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), 68% of people said they're bothered by submental fullness or "double chin."
Clinical laboratories requiring high-throughput separations for their LC-MS assays now have access to a new four-channel, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of clinical sample separations, while freeing valuable bench space.
Clinical chemistry and manufacturing laboratories performing quality control (QC) will now have relief from QC standard lot changes for up to five years.
Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Yaskawa) headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan, will commemorate their 100th anniversary during 2015 across all global locations in 28 countries. In addition to the centenary celebration, Yaskawa will renew its corporate logo and identity as a symbol of evolution and future growth.
Clinical laboratories performing immunodiagnostic testing now have a wider array of solutions to aid in the diagnosis of allergy and autoimmune diseases.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today introduced new instruments and assays to expand the use of clinical testing, enhance laboratory productivity and ultimately improve patient outcomes. The new solutions were unveiled today at the 2015 AACC Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo, Booth 3135, being held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, July 26 - 30.
In the 21st century, the requirements for fluid control systems in medical technologies as in other areas have changed significantly. The goal is to minimize: minimize liquid consumption, minimize the size, minimize the dosing and wash cycles, and above all, minimize the distance to the application. Tailored to meet these requirements, Burkert has developed a new micro-valve.
Sunquest Information Systems announced a new strategic partnership with TriCore Reference Laboratories to jointly develop state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory software to support population health, precision medicine and integration pathology.
Swisslog Healthcare Solutions, a leading supplier of automation and software solutions for material transport, medication management and warehouse distribution, announces the launch of its Nexus™ Station at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Exposition in Atlanta, GA. Designed to advance the state-of-the art for pneumatic tube system (PTS) dispatch and receipt, the Nexus Station utilizes existing or new infrastructure to improve the patient experience by increasing the efficiency of healthcare professionals.
AutoSorter™ 2000BB is Yaskawa Motoman’s new high-speed bulk sorter for high-volume commercial laboratories. AutoSorter 2000BB provides maximum specimen throughput at up to 2,000 tubes/hr. It minimizes manual handling of specimens through bulk loading/unloading, and reduces sequential sorting by fine sorting in one step.
Spectra254, a provider of UVC light disinfection solutions, announced today that UV Sanitized, a Missouri-based ultraviolet light disinfection services provider, has chosen its Spectra 1000 Series and RDS-30 systems for clients who require a high level of sanitization. UV Sanitized is at this time the only company in the Midwest offering mobile UVC light disinfection services.
Biomatrica, Inc. announced today the launch of DNAgard® Saliva HT, a new saliva DNA collection device optimized for use with automated laboratory DNA testing instruments.
ACCU-SCOPE Inc. is pleased to introduce the EXC-500 Microscope Series for clinical, laboratory, research and fluorescence applications. The EXC-500 offers best-in-class performance and value. Its newly designed NIS Infinity optical system provides sharp, crisp images via Plan achromat or S-Plan APO objectives. The EXC-500's modular design allows for simple integrations with fluorescence, phase contrast, polarization and darkfield to provide users with a system that can scale as their needs evolve.
More than 18,000 laboratory medicine professionals to attend AACC event
AutoSorter™ 1200 is Yaskawa Motoman’s newest high-speed sorting instrument for pre- and post-analytic specimen processing. Leveraging the previous model’s excellent record for reliability and speed, AutoSorter 1200 raises the bar on throughput at up to 1,200 tubes/hr. A larger sort deck area yields extended walkaway times and expanded deck configuration options, while its reduced footprint saves precious lab floorspace. AutoSorter 1200 may be positioned against a wall or next to other instruments as all maintenance access is from the front of the instrument. AutoSorter 1200 is the new standard for robust, accurate specimen sorting in high-throughput commercial/reference laboratories.
In only 30 seconds, it eliminates deadly surface pathogens on handheld devices, shared tools and electronics.
EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces the international launch of the Altair™ 240 clinical chemistry analyzer at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s (AACC) Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in Atlanta, Ga, 26-30 July. This new bench-top platform represents EKF Diagnostics’ first fully integrated chemistry system designed for the global market. Also on Booth #1018, EKF will highlight the latest additions to its range of Stanbio liquid-stable, LiquiColor® and Liqui-UV® clinical chemistry reagents.
Marker Test Diagnostics, Inc., a leading international supplier to the drug testing industry, announced today that the company has completed a corporate relocation for its U.S. headquarters from Leesburg, Va. to Chandler, Az.
Marker Test Diagnostics, Inc., a leading international supplier to the drug testing industry, has secured its first agreement to distribute its UR Code urine marker product in the U.S. with Elithea Sciences, a leading provider of drug confirmation testing, toxicology and analytical services.
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