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Biomarker Based Sepsis Test to be Launched

A new biomarker-based sepsis test will be launched (pdf) before the end of 2008. The SIQNATURE, from SIRS Lab, is a molecular diagnostic test that can diagnose the deadly infection at its earliest stages. The test can also be used to monitor disease progression. The test was introduced at the International Shock Congress in Cologne. more...

July 8, 2008 Related topics: Laboratory, Product Launches, New Technology & Innovation, Laboratory Equipment, Diagnostic

Blood Product Solution Cleared for Commercial Marketing

A new transfusion safety management system from IntelliDOT Corporation, the IntelliDOT Blood Product Administration (IntelliDOT BPA), was cleared for commercial marketing in the United States. The entire system includes an array of tools and covers the complete process from the time the product leaves the blood bank until it is transfused. more...

June 26, 2008 Related topics: Laboratory, Product Approval & Certification, Laboratory Equipment, Quality, Safety, Errors

Automated Viral Load Testing System Approved

A new laboratory tool from Siemens Healthcare recently obtained marketing clearance from the Food and Drug Administration. The...

Collaboration for Laboratory Best Practices Expands

The CLMA, an international organization for laboratory professionals, has joined forced with the Centers for Disease Control and...

ElDorado Donor System Launched

The Food and Drug Administration approved the new blood management system from Global Med Technologies, Incorporated. The new...

New Data Supports Safety of Blood Substitute

Biopure Corporation recently completed a Phase III trial of their new substitute product, HBOC-201. Findings from the trial...

Pitt Medical Center and GE Form Partnership

The Healthcare division of General Electric and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are forming a partnership to...

Studies Validate Use of D-Dimer

Two new research studies may encourage broader utilization of the D-dimer test to evaluate patients with indicators suggestive...

Lab Test for Hard-to-Identify Tumors Launched

The new Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test was unveiled (pdf) by Pathwork Diagnostics, Incorporated. The test is available...

New Lab Analyzer Introduced by Abbott

Abbott Laboratories launched a new tool for low- to mid-volume laboratories, the ARCHITECT i1000SR Analyzer, available from Abbott...

Sample Protection Tools Offered by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific has an array of adhesive seals available for PCR and storage. All of the seals...

Test for Cystic Fibrosis Mutations Approved

The InPlex CF Molecular Test from Third Wave Technologies, Incorporated, was approved for marketing clearance by the Food...