RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Synbiosis, the Cambridge-based manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, has introduced a new automatic zone analyser, AutoZONE, that produces accurate plate readings in seconds.

The Mastercycler ep realplex from Eppendorf (pictured in action below) brings advances in quantitative PCR technology.

Shimadzu is introducing the GCMS-QP2010s gas chromatography/ mass spectrometer, which delivers high throughput and a good cost-to-performance ratio.

Oxoid has extended the range of diagnostic tests available for the detection of urinary tract infections with the addition of RapID SS/u (site specific û urine).

The extensive range of Microbiology Stains from Pro-lab Diagnostics available in concentrated and ready to use format in 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1 liter and 2 liter formats, has been extended.

Any laboratory that is working to stringent SOPs, or is itself UKAS or CPA accredited, must be able to trust and prove that equipment operates to the highest standards.

Poly Stainer, is the latest innovation in automated staining available from Pro-Lab Diagnostics, Europe's leading manufacturer and supplier of Microbiology Stains.

The capturing of fluorescence images is easier than ever thanks to new motorised accessories for the Nikon Eclipse 80i (pictured), making it simpler to choose the most appropriate combination.

Hitachi High-Technologies has introduced the U-0080D biospectrophotometer.

IBS (Integra Biosciences) has officially launched the Mediajet û a next-generation system that enables automated filling of up to 540 Petri dishes at the push of a button.

Labmedics has launched Parsec, a next-generation analyser for the microbiology, autoimmune and allergy markets.

However efficient a laboratory might be, the job is only done when the results reach the client. Electronic reporting via the intranet or the web is often the chosen method, but must be totally secure while giving easy access to well-presented data.

Millipore has introduced two sensitive new chemiluminescent substrates for Western blotting applications.

ScheBo Biotech, a global leader in the provision of unique diagnostic tests, has made some significant improvements to its Pancreatic Elastase 1 Serum Test for acute pancreatitis. The modifications are similar to those made last year to the ScheBo Pancreatic Elastase 1 Stool Test (also known as the Faecal Elastase Test), which is now generally accepted as the non-invasive ætest of choiceÆ for measuring pancreatic exocrine function.

Introduction of the haemoglobin kit for Sebia Capillarys, now available from Analytical Technologies, will allow haematology laboratories to take advantage of capillary electrophoresis technology to make the separation of normal haemoglobin fractions and detection of major haemoglobin variants easier and more reliable, it is claimed.

Bayer Diagnostics has announced a significant menu expansion for its ADVIA 1650 and ADVIA 2400 automated chemistry analysers.

Applied Biosystems and its partner, MDS Sciex, has announced the introduction of the 4800 MALDI TOF/TOF analyser, which is claimed to be the most sensitive MALDI TOF/TOF mass spectrometer for identifying and quantifying protein biomarkers.

Beckman Coulter has introduced two new software packages and a verification system for its DTX series multimode detectors, increasing power and ease of use as well as providing tools for 21 CFR Part 11 and other regulatory compliance.

bioMΘrieux has introduced the TEMPO system, the first automated solution for microbial enumeration in the food industry.

Mastercycler ep from Eppendorf is a high-precision, user-friendly thermal cycler that offers fast heating and cooling for automated polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods in as little as 40 minutes.