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Microbiology

Urinary Antigen Assay Detects Legionella

An antigen test had been evaluated for its ability to diagnose Legionnaires’ disease using urine samples. More...
16 Feb 2012

Sensitive Combined Assay Detects Multiple Viruses

A combination assay has been developed that identifies several European Arboviruses that cause aseptic meningoencephalitis or febrile disease. More...
16 Feb 2012

Saliva Test for HIV Compared with Blood Test

A saliva test used to diagnose the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is comparable in accuracy to the traditional blood test. More...
15 Feb 2012

Immunochromatographic Test Detects Fecal Parasites

A recently developed test that detects three pathogenic protozoal parasites in human stool samples has been evaluated. More...
15 Feb 2012

Molecular Test Reveals Prevalence of Oral Human Papillomavirus

A molecular test has been used to identify Human Papillomavirus in oral rinse samples helping determine the incidence for oral cancer patients. More...
09 Feb 2012

Self-Administered HPV Test Helps Screen for Cervical Cancer

Patient-collected specimens for human papillomavirus DNA testing detected precancerous cervical lesions with an accuracy comparable to that of liquid-based cytology and visual inspection with acetic acid, according to a new study. More...
09 Feb 2012
Image: SeraCare genotype performance panel (Photo courtesy of Sera-Care).

Five New Infectious Disease Control Panels Released Worldwide

A life science company has launched five new infectious disease panels including the first available performance control panel for Parvovirus B19. More...
07 Feb 2012
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