Researchers Develop a Simple Lab-Free Test to Detect Bacteria in Fluids from Water to Urine
McMaster University
Novel use of bacteriophages powers the new test for the presence of bacteria such as E. coli
pathogen detection
Study Shows Broader Screening Methods Help Prevent Spread of Dangerous Fungal Pathogen in Hospitals
Association for Professionals in Infection Control
Screening high-risk patients for Candida auris allows for early detection and implementation of infection control measures to prevent hospital outbreaks
QIAGEN Receives EU IVDR Certification for QIAstat-Dx Syndromic Testing Instruments and Assays
QIAGEN
Product line earns CE-marking under new EU IVDR framework—including QIAstat-Dx Analyzer, QIAstat-Dx Rise and panels for detection of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections
Pooled Saliva Testing Accurately Detects CMV in Newborns
Swathi Kodaikal, MSc
Saliva-based screening detected congenital cytomegalovirus infection with almost 99 percent sensitivity, per previous research in newborns
Novel Rapid, POC Testing Strips as Accurate as PCR Tests
University of New South Wales
The technology used in test strips is economical, robust, sensitive, and versatile
The Multifaceted Nature of Respiratory Tract Infections
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Fully understanding different RTIs can better inform management and testing decisions for public health
FDA Clears First At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Test
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 test detects positive SARS-CoV-2 infection with 89.8 percent sensitivity
World’s Fastest COVID-19 Test Is Here!
University of Bath
Compact, lab-on-a-chip genetic testing device detects SARS-CoV-2 in nasal swab samples within minutes
Portable Device Enables Rapid On-Site Detection of SARS-CoV-2
American Society for Microbiology
The device helps detect SARS-CoV-2 at points of care and in areas with barriers to health care
Novel Breath Test Rapidly Detects SARS-CoV-2
Washington University in St. Louis
Robust device produces accurate results in less than a minute and can be modified to detect several other pathogens