Molecular Diagnostics

Benchtop Automated ELISA Platform Achieves Consistent Biomarker Detection 
The Ella automated immunoassay instrument from Bio-Techne Corporation streamlines the laborious manual process associated with traditional immunoassays, delivering quicker results, increased lab efficiency and reduced human error. More...
06 Apr 2023

Next-Gen IVD LC-MS/MS System 5X More Sensitive for Quantifying Analytes in Saliva, Breath and Dried Blood Spots
An extremely compact and sustainable analytical instrument accurately quantifies trace analytes with outstanding precision. The powerful instrument can improve patient care, generate cost savings, and meet a laboratory's unique analytical workflow requirements with its vast array of customizable options. More...06 Apr 2023

Easy-to-Administer Blood Test Could Enable High-Risk Lung Cancer Screening
To overcome the limitations of traditional liquid biopsy approaches and increase global access to cancer screening, a non-invasive, blood-based assay is currently being developed utilizing innovative technology. More...05 Apr 2023

Real-Time Quick-Response PCR Test Marks First Real Innovation in Subtyping Breast Cancer in Decades
Accurately subtyping the tumor is a critical aspect of breast cancer treatment, but the process has remained largely unchanged for over 50 years and is susceptible to inaccuracies. Now, a new real-time quick-response PCR (RT-qPCR) test is set to usher in the first real innovation in subtyping breast cancer in decades. More...
04 Apr 2023

Testing for Biomarkers in Urine and Blood Can Predict Patient’s Risk of Developing Chronic Kidney Disease
In a new study that examined the long-term consequences of acute kidney injury in hospitalized patients, researchers have found that elevated levels of specific biomarkers in urine and blood can predict a patient's likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease. More...04 Apr 2023

Non-Invasive Diagnostic Test Improves Detection of Oral Cancer
Scientists have developed PANDORA, a proof-of-concept test that demonstrated over 92% accuracy in identifying patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma and over 80% accuracy in detecting pre-cancer or oral epithelial dysplasia. More...04 Apr 2023

Digital PCR Platform Harnesses Microfluidic Technology for Quantification of Genetic Targets
An easy-to-use dPCR platform harnesses cutting-edge microfluidic technology to integrate the dPCR workflow onto a single consumable chip, resulting in higher sensitivity and accuracy when detecting low-level abundance nucleic acids in the detection of bacterial and viral pathogens. More...03 Apr 2023
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Serum Protein Test Can Predict Outcomes for Liver Failure Patients
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POC Fingerprick Test Identifies Both HIV-1/2 and Syphilis Antibodies from One Sample within 60 Seconds
Transformative NGS Innovation Expands Access to Genomic Testing for Tuberculosis Patients
Quick, Affordable Finger-Prick Test Diagnoses Common STI in Five Minutes
Automated Sample-to-Result PCR Test Enables Rapid Genotyping for Antiplatelet Therapy
Handheld Molecular POCT System Enables Rapid Onsite Testing at Hospital ERs and Clinics
Next Gen Technology Enables Robust, Straightforward and Flexible Molecular Diagnostics in Any Environment
Portable PCR Molecular Analyzer Delivers Time-Critical Results in Near-Patient Setting
First-of-Its-Kind Test Helps Determine Future Risk of Esophageal Cancer
Handheld Immunoanalyzer Performs Laboratory Tests near Patient without Sacrificing Sensitivity and Precision
Point-of-Care MDx System Enables Simple, Fast and Accurate Diagnosis in Near Patient Setting
Near-Patient Molecular Test Outperforms Other Rapid Measures for Sepsis Diagnosis
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Simple, Inexpensive Genetic Test Can Identify MS Patients at Risk of Fatal Brain Infection
Unique Dye-Based Tests to Revolutionize Early-Detection Pancreatic Cancer Diagnostics
Novel Lymph Liquid Biopsy Could Transform Approach for Identifying Cancer Recurrence Risk
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