Tools & Technology
The latest news on life science tools and technology in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Through Agency-Funded Contractors, NIAID Aims to Help Bring Infectious Disease Tests to Market
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The Diagnostics Development Services program is, so far, being used to help point-of-care testing firm Fluxergy bring to market a test for sexually transmitted infections.
Altona Dx Gains IVDR Certification for PCR Tests, Plans to Launch 14 Tests in 2025
The German firm said that it plans to launch its AltoStar Parvovirus B19 PCR Kit 1.5 in January and other unspecified tests through spring of 2025.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, BioMérieux, Cepheid, Others Gain 510(k) Clearances in November
The US Food and Drug Administration granted clearances to tests for infectious diseases, drug resistances, and chronic diseases, among other clearances.
BioMérieux Gets Special 510(k) Clearance From FDA for Tropical Fever Panel
The panel detects pathogens that cause chikungunya, dengue, leptospirosis, and malaria using the firm's BioFire system.
International Consensus Statement Says Microbiome-Based Diagnostic Tests Not Ready for Prime Time
Researchers laid out a set of ethical, organizational, and technical guidelines for the development, commercial use, and clinical implementation of microbiome tests.