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Image: Cysts of Pneumocystis jirovecii in lung tissue (Photo courtesy of US Centers for Disease Control).

Commercial Assays Detect Fungal DNA in Bronchoalveolar Lavage

The performance of two commercially available molecular assays for the detection of Aspergillus and Pneumocystis DNA has been investigated. More...
23 Apr 2012

Complimentary Reflex Test Determines Drug Resistance in Trichomoniasis

A drug resistance-reflex assay for Trichomonas vaginalis is currently only available from commercial laboratories but will be performed at no additional charge when T. vaginalis is detected in a patient’s specimen. More...
19 Apr 2012

New Diagnostic Hepatitis C Assay Extends Effectiveness of Serology Panel

A new serological assay for hepatitis C provides 100% sensitivity, leading to early detection of infection and patient-oriented decision-making. More...
19 Apr 2012
Image: The PLEX-ID system (Photo courtesy of Abbot Ibis Biosciences).

High-Throughput Instrument and Assays Introduced in Europe

The rapid, high-throughput PLEX-ID instrument, along with three assays for use on the system, has obtained CE marking for the European Economic Area. More...
17 Apr 2012

Improved Diagnostic MRSA Screening Kit Enhances Sensitivity, Simplifies Processing

Sensitivity of an already high sensitivity, high specificity PCR assay for MRSA screening and diagnosis is further strengthened by inclusion of additional MRSA strains. More...
16 Apr 2012

Molecular Assay Employed for Extrapulmonary TB Specimens

The laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis on extrapulmonary specimens is particularly challenging, as invasive procedures are often required in order to obtain samples for culture. More...
05 Apr 2012

Rapid Reporting of Bacterial Identification Impacts Clinical Outcome

The clinical and economic impact of rapid microbiological reporting on the specimens most frequently processed by the Microbiology Laboratory has been assessed. More...
05 Apr 2012
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