RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D assay
Immunodiagnostic Systems (IDS) has launched its new 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D enzyme immunoassay (EIA), which complements the IDS vitamin D range and is an excellent addition to the constantly growing range of bone and mineral markers.
Improved folate testing
Beckman Coulter has expanded the anaemia menu on its Access immunoassay family of analysers with the release of a reformulated test for folate.
Fujifilm launch nucleic acid isolation system
Fujifilm launched the QuickGene-810 Nucleic Acid Isolation System worldwide in April 2005. The Institute for Cancer Studies, at the University of Sheffield Medical School, had a prototype of the QuickGene-810 on trial prior to the worldwide launch, and were so impressed that they decided to keep it.
Oxoid extends range of rapid identification tests
The wide selection of identification tests available from Oxoid has been extended to include the rapid and convenient RapID range. These easy to use test panels provide accurate and reliable identifications of a broad range of micro-organisms in just four hours û and in as little as two hours for selected organisms.
Getting enough protein
Thermo Electron has launched the latest version of its protein identification software suite, BioWorks 3.2, which enables scientists and researchers to quickly and accurately identify proteins. BioWorks is designed to support ThermoÆs entire range of Finnigan ion-trap mass spectrometers.
Big heart, small footprint
Bio-Rad Laboratories has been in clinical diagnostics for 40 years, starting with manual assay procedures and independent quality-control materials, but has since developed in specific areas such as quality controls, infectious diseases, autoimmune testing, diabetes management and haemoglobin screening.
Feeling a little touchy
Following the success of its Touchscreen control system, introduced to the Touchclave- Lab autoclave range last year, LTE has now launched a new control system û Touchscreen-R.
Up close and personal
The recently launched S-3400N variable-pressure scanning electron microscope from Hitachi High-Technologies has improved display and signalmixing facilities for versatility of operation.
Oxoid syphilis tests to ease microbiology laboratory workload
Oxoid have recently announced the introduction of two new rapid tests for the diagnosis of syphilis.
Astell Scientific Manual Door Sterilizer
The Manual Door Square Section is the latest addition to Astell's range of high quality autoclaves, and like all their square section units is now supplied as standard with the NEW LogiColor, touch screen, full colour controller.
A quick trip to the cells
Beckman Coulter has recently introduced Cell Lab Quanta, a flow-cytometry solution for affordable cellular analysis in research and drug discovery applications.
Working with a genius
The image analysis solutions specialist Syngene has recently launched the ChemiGeniusXE 3 multi-purpose image analysis system.
Sartorius elegance
Sartorius continues to enhance its product capabilities with the addition of four new products for the life science laboratory.
Start concentrating now
At the Experimental Biology 2005 exposition, Genevac announced a range of centrifugal concentrators for molecular biology applications.
Use the triple detective
ViscotekÆs Triple Detector Array (TDA) can be used to characterise proteins, protein aggregates and other biopolymers.
Go with the Pro . . .
From Tecan, the GENios Pro reader combines an advanced onboard injector system and up to six detection modes in a compact, high-performance platform.
NEW Sterilising Wipes
Decontamination specialist Lancer has introduced a new sterilising wipe, Lancer SUPROX. Unlike many other wipes which are only bactericidal, SUPROX are also virucidal, fungicidal and, importantly, sporicidal. Not only will it help combat the frontline healthcare issues of MRSA and hospital acquired infection generally but it is ideal for disinfecting surfaces in laboratories where micro-organisms and infection are a potential problem.
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