Roche has received the CE Mark for its Elecsys pTau181 test to measure phosphorylated Tau (pTau) 181 protein, which is an indicator of amyloid pathology, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Evaluating scannability of slides with laser-printed barcodes
This study was conducted by Epredia to evaluate the scannability rate of 2D barcodes generated by the SlideMate Laser slide printer that have been printed directly on SlideMate Laser PLUS slides.
Power in partnership: exploring novel light transmission aggregometry
The AUTOPLATE study group has used partnerships to offer improved evaluation of new light transmission aggregometry technology to diagnose platelet function disorders. George Tarpley explains how the group was established and looks at its progress so far.
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EchoTherm Shaking, Chilling, Heating Dry Baths
Torrey Pines Scientific has announced the new EchoTherm SC20 and SC25 Shaking, Chilling, Heating Dry Bath models. The SC20 is a simple digital unit while the SC25 is fully programmable, having a five-program memory making both ideal for use with biological and other samples.
Eco-conscious, low retention pipette tips
EcoRack - Nerbe plus Premium Surface low retention pipette tip racks, are now available in completely paper-based packaging; ensuring easy disposal and significantly reducing plastic waste in the laboratory. Sold by Alpha Laboratories, the tips are stable and pre-sterilised and ready for immediate use.
SEKISUI launches OSOM RSV Test
SEKISUI Diagnostics, a global medical diagnostics manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new rapid diagnostic testing tool to detect respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in professional healthcare settings.
Revvity’s EUROIMMUN unveils IDS i20 analytical random access platform
Revvity has announced the launch of its new IDS i20 analytical random access platform from EUROIMMUN, enabling full automation of chemiluminescence immunoassays (ChLIA).
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