RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Becton Dickinson (BD) has announced the commercial availability of the CE-marked PAXgene blood DNA tube in Europe. The tube is the first blood collection tube designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) genomic DNA testing, and was developed by PreAnalytiX a joint venture between BD and Qiagen.

The AegisPOC data management system has the potential to change the way in which laboratories deliver diagnostic services by enabling them to support the introduction of rapid testing devices throughout the hospital, community and wider healthcare environment. The vendor-neutral Aegis POC system from Alere enables multiple remote devices from different manufacturers, in any location, to be monitored, managed and controlled by the laboratory.

The Roche MICROSAMPLER PROTECT makes arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling safer, quicker and less painful for patients. Using an exceptionally narrow needle, MICROSAMPLER PROTECT helps to minimise discomfort and improve the patient experience in the collection of ABG samples.

KD Scientific, an industry leader in liquid-handling solutions for industry and bioresearch, has introduced its new Allegro peristaltic pump system. This innovative system allows maintenance-free, continuous-flow pumping for various fluids.

Lorne Laboratories is offering a brand new internal quality control kit, developed for use by serologists to test their proficiency. The kit is CE-marked and has been evaluated favourably in blood banks across Europe and in the UK.

The DiaSorin Arrow Blood DNA 200 extraction assays, which provide a highly purified DNA preparation, reduce inhibition in downstream analysis and ensure accurate and sensitive confirmation of factor V Leiden thrombophilia, cystic fibrosis and other genetic disorders, are now available from approved DiaSorin distributors at special end-of-year rates.

Denville Scientific has launched the new Ultra EZpette Ultra high-precision digital pipettors. They provide accurate and precise liquid dispensing in a comfortable ergonomic design.

ViroStat has developed and released two new sets of Monotope monoclonal antibodies to the major capsid protein of the GI and GII noroviruses. These new antibodies function in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and lateral-flow applications for rapid detection of these viruses.

The Liquid Amies Transport Swab kit is the latest product to be introduced in the Probact range of transport swab kits from Technical Service Consultants (TSC).

Menarini Diagnostics, a leading UK supplier of diagnostic equipment and reagents, has expanded its autoimmune product portfolio with the launch of the new AMiDot MicroArray slides. AMiDot allows multiple autoantibodies to be detected in just one sample analysis.

Elga Process Water has introduced the Medica Pro EDI, a new electrodeionisation (EDI) water purification system for clinical diagnostic market.

Air Science has introduced its new mobile ductless fume hood, the EDU. It is excellent for use in demonstrations and training as it is totally self-contained and provides all around visibility.

In response to growing European market demands, Randox Laboratories has launched a new liquid frozen, multiplatform immunoassay control. All Randox controls are true third-party controls, manufactured independently using quality screened human serum. The controls are designed for use in the routine monitoring of accuracy and precision in patient sample testing.

The new Blood Temp10 blood bag indicator has been designed and manufactured by Timestrip in response to the need to reduce wastage of blood stocks, discarded through uncertainty about temperature breaches incurred when bags are in use and removed from carefully controlled refrigeration storage units in blood banks.

Microfuge 20 and 20R microcentrifuges from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences are designed to meet the specific requirements of a wide range of research applications, and are efficient and easy to use. Paired with Microfuge-series rotors, the compact instruments provide flexibility and reliable, precise performance while having a small footprint.

BioSilta Oy, a developer of advanced microbial growth systems, has announced the launch of the first products in its EnPresso B range of reagent-based growth systems for bacterial cultures. Extensive results from independent laboratories around the world have confirmed that these new products typically increase protein yields by five- to 100-fold and improve protein functionality when compared to results using conventional growth media.

The HPX-2000-HP-DUV xenon light source from Ocean Optics is a powerful 75-W short-arc lamp ideal for UV-Vis absorbance spectroscopy and other applications where a high-intensity lamp is necessary. The lamp provides continuous spectral output from 185 nm to 2000 nm and has up to 2000 hours of bulb life.

Three automated assays that will allow laboratories to provide information to aid the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer patients have been added to the extensive Roche assay menu.

bioMérieux has created a new fungal susceptibility card for susceptibility testing of Candida species and Cryptococcus neoformans. The VITEK 2 ASTYS07 card includes a sixth antifungal agent, micafungin, providing a valuable enhancement to antifungal susceptibility testing.

Corning has introduced the FloWell 2W plate, a multiple-well plate designed with continuous fluid perfusion technology for the controlled, directional feeding of cells for up to 72 hours. This latest innovation is an ideal automatic cell-feeding device for culturing cells that require frequent medium changes and weekend feedings.