New & Noteworthy

December 2020

Complete Blood Count Analyzer

Sight Diagnostics has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for its OLO CBC analyzer to be used in moderately complex laboratories and hospitals. Providing... Read more

IgM Assay for SARS-CoV-2

The Access SARS-CoV-2 Immunoglobulin M (IgM) assay from Beckman Coulter has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the US FDA. The assay... Read more

Reagent Reservoirs

INTEGRA Biosciences offers a range of reagent reservoirs to support a breadth of applications, including its new 12-well reagent reservoir. Using multichannel... Read more

Ultra-Low Temperature Monitoring Service

Through its new service, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s dedicated team of technical experts can digitally monitor WiFi-connected TSX Series Ultra-Low... Read more

Digital Microscopy Solution with Full Field PBS

Scopio Labs has been granted FDA clearance for its X100 digital microscopy solution with full field peripheral blood smear (PBS) application for assistance... Read more

Blood Cell Differentials for Low-Volume Labs

Sysmex America announces US FDA 510(k) clearance for the CellaVision DC-1, which automates and simplifies the process of performing blood cell differentials... Read more

Molecular Transport Media for SARS-CoV-2

EKF Diagnostics and Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics announce that the novel viral transport media PrimeStore MTM (molecular transport medium) has been... Read more

Rapid Result Diagnostic Test

The i-STAT CG4+ from Abbott provides rapid, reliable results to inform and accelerate care decisions, directly within the care pathway. With the i-STAT... Read more

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Workstream

The new Thermo Scientific Tox Explorer Collection is designed to provide a comprehensive LC-MS workstream for toxicology assays. The collection incorporates... Read more

Oxygen Consumption Analyzers

The Baker Company has partnered with Lucid Scientific to distribute the RESIPHER solution, which turns a multi-well plate into a dynamic oxygen consumption... Read more

Wireless Temperature Sensor

Sensaphone introduces a wireless temperature sensor to help ensure the safe storage of sensitive vaccines, cells, tissues, and other biological materials... Read more

October 2020

Lab Information and Informatics System

Sysmex America presents its new Caresphere Workflow Solution (WS), which enables sophisticated test result workflow optimization for laboratories to meet... Read more

Hand Sanitizer

Bio/Data Corporation announces the addition of SELECT Hand Sanitizer to its product line. Manufactured according to the World Health Organization’s... Read more

Web-Based Portal to Manage COVID-19 Testing

TestDirectly, developed by LigoLab, is a dynamic, web-based portal designed to connect patients, physicians, employers, and government agencies with laboratories... Read more

Wireless Temperature Monitoring

The Smart-Vue Pro Wireless Monitoring Solution from Thermo Fisher Scientific is a remote monitoring solution designed to provide for increased levels of... Read more

High-Speed Universal Centrifuge

OHAUS introduces the Frontier 5000 Series Multi Pro FC5916 centrifuge, a high-speed instrument designed to handle multiple tasks in the laboratory with... Read more

Portable Aspiration System

Integra Biosciences presents the VACUSIP system, a portable aspiration system for removing buffers from patient samples after incubation and washing. This... Read more

Fume Hoods

Hemco’s new EcoFlow fume hoods are an economical solution for laboratories where space is limited. The hoods are offered in 24”, 30”,... Read more

September 2020

Reporting to Analyze COVID-19 Antibody Titers

Visiun has developed a new reporting capability that analyzes COVID-19 antibody titers for plasma donation, enabling health systems to identify what percentage... Read more

Automated Flow Cytometer

Sysmex announces the availability of its automated XF-1600 flow cytometer, which aims to provide laboratories with improved flexibility and efficiency... Read more

Pushbutton Blood Collection Set

BD’s Vacutainer UltraTouch pushbutton blood collection set with pre-attached holder helps protect health care workers from needlestick injury. With... Read more

Temperature Monitoring Alarm

The updated LN2 Level Detector and Alarm Model LD-215 from Hampshire Controls enables continuous protection when monitoring ultra-cold storage systems... Read more

Ductless Fume Hoods

The Purair Basic ductless fume hoods from Air Science are designed to protect the user and the environment from hazardous vapors generated on the work... Read more

Ipilimumab Antibodies

Bio-Rad Laboratories has extended its range of recombinant monoclonal anti-idiotypic antibodies with the introduction of antibodies that are specific for... Read more

Telehealth Lab Testing

Ethos Laboratories launches a new service supporting telehealth with lab testing. With this initiative, Ethos aims to fully integrate with telehealth service... Read more

Safety Guide for Hemostasis and Platelet Function

Bio/Data Corporation presents a safety considerations guide for hemostasis and platelet function studies. This instructional reference document focuses... Read more

July/August 2020

Webinar: Case Studies on Cost Savings in the Lab

MedicalLab Management presents a free webinar, Case Studies in Revenue Management: Save Time and Money in the Lab, on Friday, September 18 at 1:00pm ET.... Read more

Modular Water Purification System

The PURELAB Chorus from ELGA LabWater is a modular system that allows users to configure a customized solution based on application, budget, and specific... Read more

Ethanol IPA Solution

Decon’s CiDehol 70 is a 70% IPA solution made with 30% purified water that meets USP specifications. Filtered to 0.2 µm and effective in cleaning... Read more

June 2020

Whole PTH Assay

Fujirebio Diagnostics announces FDA clearance of the Lumipulse G whole PTH Assay for testing on its LUMIPULSE G1200 immunoassay platform. The measurement... Read more

Human Papillomavirus Proficiency Testing

The new HPV molecular program from WSLH Proficiency Testing includes five samples shipped three times a year. The 1 mL samples are compatible with Roche... Read more

Automated Multiplex Solution

The Dynex Multiplier with SmartPLEX Technology is now available to deliver fully automated multiplex solutions to help optimize lab developed immunoassay... Read more

Pipette Tip Refill System

Sarstedt introduces the Refill Revolution, a flexible, eco-friendly pipette tip refill system comprising four options: a reusable box, SingleRefills, StackPacks,... Read more

UV Decontamination Chamber

The UV-Box from Air Science is a high-efficiency chamber designed to safely decontaminate contents while providing a safe work environment. High-intensity... Read more

Respiratory Panel Control

Exact Diagnostics, a Bio-Rad company, announces the launch of its EDX RP Positive Run Control, an unassayed external quality control intended to monitor... Read more

WiFi Temperature Sensor

Rees Scientific’s Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) sensor is now WiFi capable and comes equipped with an accurate, wide-range probe to cover... Read more

Biological Safety Cabinet

The LabGard NU-543 from NuAire is a Class II, Type A2, benchtop biosafety cabinet, optionally available with a telescoping/auto-rising base stand. Its... Read more

Revenue Cycle Management Platform

XIFIN announces enhancements to its revenue cycle management platform as well as a partnership with Infinx to enhance prior authorization and appeals automation... Read more

Laboratory Pure Water System

ELGA LabWater’s PURELAB Quest delivers water for a wide range of lab applications (Type I ultrapure [UPW], pure Type II, and general laboratory grade... Read more

May 2020

Blood Sample Collection & Transport System

Sarstedt announces the acquisition of Timedico, which develops and markets a one-touch blood sample transportation system, the Tempus600, that Sarstedt... Read more

Biomarker Test for HPV and Cervical Pre-Cancer

Roche announces the US FDA approval of CINtec PLUS Cytology as a biomarker-based triage test for women whose primary cervical cancer screening results... Read more

Water Purification System

The MEDICA systems from ELGA LabWater help laboratories achieve 100% uptime by providing high water quality and emergency bypass. The new MEDICA EDI systems... Read more

April 2020

PCR Laminar Flow Cabinets

Given that polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification is extremely sensitive, preventing contamination requires good laboratory practices to minimize... Read more

SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Kit

BGI announces a US FDA-approved medical device, the real-time fluorescent RT-PCR kit for detecting SARS-2019-nCoV. Intended for the qualitative detection... Read more

March 2020

Water Purification

The MEDICA systems from ELGA LabWater aim to help laboratories achieve 100% uptime by providing high water quality and emergency bypass, ideal for all... Read more

Upright Refrigerators

Follett introduces a line of 12-cubic foot, high-performance refrigerators featuring a back-plenum air distribution system. This airflow design delivers... Read more

Mass Spectrometry Systems

SCIEX offers a suite of medical devices (MD) to help clinical biochemistry laboratories obtain quality results and standards in diagnostic... Read more

Specialty Enzyme Catalog

Worthington Biochemical delivers its digital catalog covering a range of specialty enzymes and related applications. The catalog highlights enzymes and... Read more

Wireless Temperature Monitoring

VersaTrak wireless temperature monitoring system from Veracity Group offers 900 MHz and WiFi transmitter solutions, as well as a large selection of probes... Read more

Liquid Stable Chemistry Reference Kit

The Matrix Plus chemistry reference kit from Verichem Laboratories is intended for the calibration, or calibration verification, of wet chemistry assays... Read more

Customizable LIS

CompuGroup Medical introduces an updated version of its laboratory information system, CGM LABDAQ. Version 19.9 of the software includes new options for... Read more

Cloud-Based Document Control

StaffReady releases a fully integrated document control solution to its existing automated clinical workforce management suite. Specifically designed for... Read more

CPO Detection Assay

BD announces FDA approval for its Check-Points CPO assay for the BD MAX fully automated molecular platform. Created to help manage antibiotic-resistant... Read more

Temperature and Humidity Monitoring

The SmartScan temperature and humidity monitoring systems are customizable to meet the unique needs of the laboratory. Available hardware components include... Read more

Lab Safety Webinars

Dan the Lab Safety Man presents a virtual training course designed to help laboratory professionals ensure safe and successful operations. The series of... Read more

Reagent Reservoir System

Integra Biosciences offers Clear Advantage and SureFlo as part of its suite of products designed to lower the cost of PCR setup and NGS library preparation.... Read more

UVA Illumination for Blood Products

Ashland launches the Rad-Sure UVA 3J indicator for UVA illumination of pathogen reduced blood products. The product offers a solution for ensuring blood... Read more

Coagulation Centrifuge

Drucker Diagnostics’ DASH Coag centrifuge is designed to reduce turnaround time and produce high-quality coagulations in minutes. The simple two-button... Read more