Sciex has discontinued the Topaz platform three years after its launch while Thermo Fisher aims to drive adoption of its Cascadion following a recent US launch.
High-throughput sample prep is becoming critical to COVID-19 testing scale-up, but some labs are experiencing shortages at this stage in the testing workflow.
A comparison of four antibody tests available for coronavirus testing in the UK revealed that only the Siemens Healthineers assay met sensitivity requirements.
The organizations requested a list of the names and contact information for individuals in each state overseeing the supply chain for testing supplies and PPE.
Issued last week, the guidance said insurers were not required to reimburse such testing, which could impact coverage in schools, workplaces, and other settings.
To ensure compliance with the College of American Pathologists All Common Checklist, and to implement best practices for reagent storage, there are important considerations for the design and features of a laboratory refrigerator.
This white paper provides a useful checklist to help ensure all critical aspects are considered when selecting a refrigerator for storage of reagents and patient specimens.
