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Health Care and Nasopharyngeal Swabs in COVID-19 Testing
2023-12-26
Health Care and Nasopharyngeal Swabs in COVID-19 Testing
Health Care and Nasopharyngeal Swabs in COVID-19 Testing Since its emergence in 2019, COVID-19 diagnostic testing has become a critical tool in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Diagnostic tests determine if someone is currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Knowing who is infected allows them to isolate and mitigate spread. The U.S. Food...
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A New Optimized Design Concept for Saliva DNA Isolation Kit
2023-12-26
A New Optimized Design Concept for Saliva DNA Isolation Kit
A New Optimized Design Concept for Saliva DNA Isolation Kit DNA isolation from saliva provides a non-invasive alternative to blood samples for obtaining high quality DNA for a variety of genetic studies. Saliva collection is simple, inexpensive, and can be done remotely and shipped without requiring phlebotomy. With the optimization of saliva DNA extraction protocols, sali...
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Testing Dog Saliva for Zoonotic Bacteria from Raw Pet Food
2023-12-25
Testing Dog Saliva for Zoonotic Bacteria from Raw Pet Food
Testing Dog Saliva for Zoonotic Bacteria from Raw Pet Food Over the past decade, raw food diets for pets have grown increasingly popular. Proponents claim benefits like shinier coats and cleaner teeth. However, research shows raw pet foods carry demonstrated risks of nutritional disease and shedding of zoonotic pathogens. Testing dog saliva offers insight into bacterial po...
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Victory in Court: Miraclean Prevails in Section 337 Appeal
2023-12-20
Victory in Court: Miraclean Prevails in Section 337 Appeal
Victory in Court: Miraclean Prevails in Section 337 Appeal On December 7, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the United States International Trade Commission(ITC)'s final ruling, finding that Miraclean Technology Co., Ltd.'s flocked swabs did not violate Section 337. After over two years of litigation, Shenzhen-based Miraclean has claimed...
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Saliva Collection Kits: A Versatile Tool for Diagnostics & Forensics
2023-12-13
Saliva Collection Kits: A Versatile Tool for Diagnostics & Forensics
Saliva Collection Kits: A Versatile Tool for Diagnostics & Forensics Saliva collection kits are increasingly being utilized for their ability to safely collect and stabilize salivary DNA and RNA for a variety of downstream applications. From disease testing to forensic identification, these non-invasive kits are revolutionizing diagnostics and bioscience. Saliva...
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Transport Medium: A Vital Solution for Preserving Specimens
2023-12-13
Transport Medium: A Vital Solution for Preserving Specimens
Transport Medium: A Vital Solution for Preserving Specimens Transport media are essential solutions utilized in microbiology to preserve the viability of microbial specimens during transit to the laboratory for analysis. This article explores what defines transport media, examples of formulations, optimal transport conditions for various sample types, and the critical role...
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Foam Tip Swabs: A Cleaner Alternative
2023-12-13
Foam Tip Swabs: A Cleaner Alternative
Foam Tip Swabs: A Cleaner Alternative Foam tip swabs have become an increasingly popular choice over traditional cotton swabs for precision cleaning needs. As the name suggests, these swabs have soft, absorbent foam tips rather than cotton. This simple difference makes them better suited for delicate cleaning tasks where lint and fibers could cause issues. What Sets...
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Viral Transport Medium: Can PBS Step Up in a Pinch?
2023-12-13
Viral Transport Medium: Can PBS Step Up in a Pinch?
Viral Transport Medium: Can PBS Step Up in a Pinch? The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented need for widespread testing globally. An essential component of testing is the viral transport medium (VTM) used to collect and transport nasal/throat swabs to labs for analysis. But global supply chain disruptions left many regions scrambling for VTM availability. Researchers...
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Nasopharyngeal Swabs: Mapping the Respiratory Microbiome
2023-12-12
Nasopharyngeal Swabs: Mapping the Respiratory Microbiome
Nasopharyngeal Swabs: Mapping the Respiratory Microbiome The emergence of COVID-19 sparked new scientific curiosity about the nasopharyngeal microbiome. As researchers desire insights into how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with other microbes co-colonizing the throat, nasopharyngeal swabbing has taken center stage. Exploring the Secrets of the Nasopharyngeal Microbiome ...
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The Feasibility of Nasal Sampling Swabs for Respiratory Infection
2023-12-12
The Feasibility of Nasal Sampling Swabs for Respiratory Infection
The Feasibility of Nasal Sampling Swabs for Respiratory Infection How well were self-collected nasal swabs accepted by participants? Self-collected nasal sampling swabs were well accepted with over 99% of adults and 96% of children in a study in 2019 indicating willingness to participate in a longer nasal swabbing scheme. The procedure was mostly perceived as uncomp...
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Mantacc to Showcase Advancements at Medlab Middle East 2024
2023-12-02
Mantacc to Showcase Advancements at Medlab Middle East 2024
Mantacc to Showcase Advancements at Medlab Middle East 2024 Mantacc, a leading manufacturer of lab consumables including swabs, transport media, culture media, disinfectant swabsticks, CHG applicators and saliva collectors, will be exhibiting at Medlab Middle East 2024 to showcase our latest products. Medlab Middle East is the largest medical laboratory exhibition a...
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Simoa Technology: Optimizing Nucleocapsid Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2
2023-11-29
Simoa Technology: Optimizing Nucleocapsid Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2
Simoa Technology: Optimizing Nucleocapsid Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the crucial need for accurate, rapid diagnostic testing to identify and isolate infected individuals. While polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays detect viral RNA and serve as the gold standard, supply constraints and complexity limit access. Seeking alternatives, a Da...
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