real-time PCR

The PCR-based test, run on Roche's Liat platform, was among several other assays that was cleared by the agency last month. 

Through the joint collaboration, Seegene plans to accelerate development of its random access system on Hamilton's automated liquid handling platforms.

Becton Dickinson and Euroclone aim to develop and commercialize the molecular assays for launch outside the US in 2018, and in the US at a later date.

Genomic Health will gain exclusive worldwide rights to develop and sell an IVD version of its Oncotype DX breast cancer test on Biocartis' Idylla platform.

The panel, developed by collaborator Janssen, is expected to improve detection of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

The PCR-based test can simultaneously detect for the Zika virus, all serotypes of the dengue virus, the chikungunya virus, the West Nile virus, and a host gene. 

The US Food and Drug Administration yesterday granted emergency use authorization to Thermo Fisher Scientific's TaqPath Zika Virus Kit.

The RealTime PCR instrument identifies AML patients with IDH2 mutations who can be treated with Celgene's Idhifa.

The company's new QuantStudio 5 Dx Real-Time PCR system allows users to wield multi-modal software to detect pathogens.