CORONAVIRUS NEWS

EKF Diagnostics has introduced the Kantaro COVID-SeroKlir SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody test kit, one of the first tests to measure precisely levels of SARS-CoV-2 neutralising antibodies in individuals.

In a boost to the daily testing scheme announced by the government, British firm Iceni Diagnostics has developed a solution that can identify whether or not patients are actually infectious.

Avacta Group has announced significant progress in the development of a highly scalable manufacturing process for a lateral-flow SARS-CoV-2 antigen test, currently being carried out with BBI Solutions, and that the test shows very good sensitivity.

Just in time for influenza season, global diagnostics company Randox Laboratories has unveiled a range of whole pathogen multiplex controls that cover multiple viral and bacterial pathogens that cause respiratory disease.

A game-changing partnership between Randox Laboratories and Bosch Healthcare continues to change the testing landscape and capabilities both in laboratory and non-laboratory settings to rapidly detect SARS-CoV-2.

EKF Diagnostics has launched a PrimeStore MTM sample collection kit. This new kit facilitates convenient and safe collection, transportation and handling of pathogenic samples, including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza.

In response to global demand for dependable technologies designed to optimise coronavirus testing, Atik Cameras has developed the new VS255 and VS825 cameras for use specifically with quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) instruments

The Fortress COVID-19 Antigen Test, available from Una Health, is a single-use in vitro immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal swab specimens.

Teknova, a manufacturer of cell culture media, protein purification buffers, and molecular biology reagents, has completed the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notification process for its CDC formulation Viral Transport Medium (VTM).

Southwest Pathology Service (SPS), which has been at the forefront of the national effort to provide potentially life-saving coronavirus and COVID-19 testing, has been commended by Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow.

The current pandemic has led to unparalleled pressure on laboratories to ramp up capacity for SARS-CoV-2 testing. INTEGRA’s electronic pipettes, pipetting robots and other instruments have helped many laboratories tackle this challenge.

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is one of the most urgent infectious disease challenges the world has faced in recent history. As few treatment options exist, the need to evaluate neutralising antibodies to fight the virus is at an all-time high.

A rapid new coronavirus test, which provides results in just 39 minutes, is now available on the Vivalytic, a point-of-care platform brought to market by Randox Laboratories and Bosch.

EKF Diagnostics has announced that the viral transport medium PrimeStore MTM (Molecular Transport Medium) has been successfully evaluated for effective SARS-CoV-2 inactivation in a new study published by Public Health England.

A Dundee-based biomedical scientist has won the 2020 Bernie Benson Prize for his science writing. The competition sought to promote the understanding and exploration of blood viscosity testing.

The CEO of a British technology company has warned the government of potential serious flaws in the security of personal information and data used in the new contact tracing app technology that was announced by Matt Hancock.

PCR Biosystems has launched RiboShield RNase Inhibitor, a robust and reliable RNase inhibitor that is now available as a standalone product.

Researchers and clinicians in Glasgow will lead a global study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19, and are inviting hospitals and healthcare sites worldwide to join this new initiative.

Avacta Group, the developer of Affimer biotherapeutics and reagents, has announced its intention to launch an ELISA laboratory test for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to support global research efforts into the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Teknova, a manufacturer of cell culture media and supplements, protein purification buffers, and molecular biology reagents, has responded to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by significantly scaling up production of Viral Transport Medium (VTM) and saline.