Octopath AI, a UCL spinout developing artificial intelligence for digital pathology, has launched with £1.5 million in combined seed investment and grant funding, led by TwinPath Ventures.
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Detection capability at the low end: three related but different limits
In this fifth article in his latest series, Stephen MacDonald explores the intricacies of dealing with three limits – blank, detection and quantitation – and common misconceptions, limitations and cautions to their interpretation, and offers readers some practical take home points.
Drones expanding pathology transport options in London
Drone delivery is currently offering improved speed and reliability of NHS tests for patients served by South West London Pathology with the service provider looking to expand the trial service.
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OGT marks start of CytoCell IVDR transition with new prenatal FISH probe kits
OGT, a global provider of genomic research and diagnostic solutions, has announced its commitment to transition the full CytoCell fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe portfolio from CE marking under the IVD Directive (IVDD) to the IVD Regulation (IVDR).
Leica Biosystems expands digital pathology capabilities
Leica Biosystems has announced multiple U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearances that strengthen its connected clinical digital pathology portfolio, translating digital pathology innovation to clinical impact by accelerating workflows and patient care.
Cepheid unveils third-generation GeneXpert system
Molecular diagnostics firm Cepheid will unveil the third generation of the GeneXpert system at the upcoming Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Annual Scientific Meeting.
First fully automated diagnostic for hepatitis D virus
Roche has introduced a new hepatitis D virus (HDV) test, the first fully automated diagnostic solution to identify the most severe form of viral hepatitis.
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