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Fecal Occult Blood Test Results and Stool Sample Collection
2024-01-22
Fecal Occult Blood Test Results and Stool Sample Collection
Fecal Occult Blood Test Results and Stool Sample Collection As an experienced lab technician, I have ten concerns regarding fecal occult blood testing that I'd like to share. Through this, you can learn how to interpret test results and understand their meaning. 1. Low Awareness of FOB Testing When a doctor orders a "fecal occult blood test," it's...
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Simplicity, Speed and Accuracy: Pick Two for Your POCT
2024-01-22
Simplicity, Speed and Accuracy: Pick Two for Your POCT
Simplicity, Speed and Accuracy: Pick Two for Your POCT The impossible trinity refers to the difficult trade-offs countries face in trying to achieve incompatible policy goals related to the economy, society, and finance. Similarly, in the IVD field there is an "impossible trinity" for POCT products - it is not possible for a single product to be technically advanced, hav...
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How to Choose the Right Type of Sample Collection Swabs
2024-01-17
How to Choose the Right Type of Sample Collection Swabs
How to Choose the Right Type of Sample Collection Swabs Sample collection is the critical first step of any testing process. Swab quality directly impacts downstream test results, yet this aspect is often overlooked with minimal research dedicated to it. Most guidelines only provide broad requirements for sampling, some barely mentioning swab materials. As a meticulous t...
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The Perilous Journey of RNA: From Swabs to Test Reports
2024-01-17
The Perilous Journey of RNA: From Swabs to Test Reports
The Perilous Journey of RNA: From Swabs to Test Reports Point-of-care testing (POCT) delivers rapid results by analyzing specimens on-site rather than in centralized laboratories. The COVID-19 pandemic has made POCT an invaluable tool for expediting coronavirus detection through nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs). But what exactly happens behind the scenes after a ...
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Flocked vs Cotton : Which Swab is Better for Antibody Testing
2024-01-17
Flocked vs Cotton : Which Swab is Better for Antibody Testing
Flocked vs Cotton : Which Swab is Better for Antibody Testing Proper sample collection is vital for accurate diagnostics. Recently in China, updated African swine fever (ASF) guidelines recommended avoiding cotton swabs containing calcim alginates due to potential nucleic acid testing interference. Past analyses by Mantacc showed flocked nylon swabs optimize viral releas...
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Demystifying Viral Transport Media: A Primer
2024-01-17
Demystifying Viral Transport Media: A Primer
Demystifying Viral Transport Media: A Primer Before COVID-19, viral transport media likely rarely crossed your mind. Now, these unassuming vials have become a staple for coronavirus testing and beyond. Found in hospital labs and research facilities alike, viral transport media (VTM) offers a convenient, versatile tool for preserving everything from influenza to me...
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Choosing the Right Viral Transport Medium: What Really Matters
2024-01-17
Choosing the Right Viral Transport Medium: What Really Matters
Choosing the Right Viral Transport Medium: What Really Matters The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked huge demand for test kits, bringing along an unexpected sidekick - viral transport mediums (VTMs) for preserving coronavirus samples. Seemingly overnight, the once obscure VTM has become a booming business. Faced with hundreds of options, how does one even begin to choose? Wh...
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Everything You Need to Know about Gene Sequencing
2024-01-15
Everything You Need to Know about Gene Sequencing
Everything You Need to Know about Gene Sequencing Gene sequencing technology is a method used to determine the sequence of DNA, from the initial Sanger sequencing, to the later Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), to the current single molecule sequencing technology. The development of sequencing technology has promoted the advancement of genomics, biomedical research, and ...
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An Overall Comparison of PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR and RT-qPCR
2024-01-13
An Overall Comparison of PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR and RT-qPCR
An Overall Comparison of PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR and RT-qPCR Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has revolutionized molecular biology and clinical diagnostics since its invention in the 1980s. As a versatile technique for amplification of DNA in vitro, PCR has spawned many variants that have extended its utility for diverse applications. Here we will explore the key differences be...
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A Complete Guide to Doing an MRSA Swab Test
2024-01-11
A Complete Guide to Doing an MRSA Swab Test
A Complete Guide to Doing an MRSA Swab Test Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a specific type of staph bacteria often present on human skin or nostrils without causing harm. However, if these bacteria enter through an open wound, they can precipitate an infection. Most staph infections are minor and treatable with antibiotics. However, MRSA bacteria a...
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The Mechanism of MRSA Drug Resistance and Its Detection
2024-01-11
The Mechanism of MRSA Drug Resistance and Its Detection
The Mechanism of MRSA Drug Resistance and Its Detection What is MRSA? Staphylococcus aureus is a commonly seen and highly toxic bacterium in clinic. The infectious diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus have been well controlled since the advent of penicillin in the 1940s. Yet, with the widespread use of penicillin, some Staphylococcus aureus has developed penic...
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Everything You Need to Know About Buccal Swabs for Forensics
2024-01-10
Everything You Need to Know About Buccal Swabs for Forensics
Everything You Need to Know About Buccal Swabs for Forensics Introduction Buccal swabs are cotton-tipped applicators that are used to collect cells from the inside of a person's cheek. The cheek cells contain DNA that can be used for forensic DNA testing and analysis. Buccal swabs provide a quick, non-invasive way to collect DNA samples that can be compared...
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