Gastrointestinal
News on in vitro diagnostics for gastrointestinal disease.
Biomerica Nabs IVDR Certification for Food Intolerance Tests
The tests identify specific foods that may trigger inflammation in patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Techlab Gets IVDR Certification for C. Difficile Test
The test is designed for the simultaneous detection of Clostridioides difficile glutamate dehydrogenase antigen and toxins A and B in a single reaction well.
Genetic Signatures Gets FDA 510(k) Clearance for GI Parasite Detection Kit
The Australian molecular diagnostics firm's PCR-based assay is used to identify infections with eight of the most common and clinically relevant GI parasites.
RCSI researchers have found a set of genes that are highly expressed in ulcerative colitis patients who progress to further stages of the disease that they hope to use in a diagnostic test.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Gets FDA Clearance for Neuroendocrine Cancer Assay
The BRAHMS CgA II KRYPTOR immunoassay is for use to track tumor progression for neuroendocrine cancer patients by measuring CgA concentration in serum.