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cartridges requiring samples of 95 μL or 65
μL. The line markings and adjustable porous
plug assures that the correct volume is collected,
and the plunger provides easy sample
dispensing. Safe-Wrap Blood Collection
Tubes, with markings at 55 μL, 110 μL, and
165 μL, are used with most other blood gas
systems.
RNA Medical
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BioPlex 2200 Vasculitis kit
Bio-Rad announces the first and only
fully-automated, random-access multiplex
solution for autoimmune systemic vasculitis
testing. The BioPlex 2200 Vasculitis kit is a
multiplex flow immunoassay for the semiquantitative
detection of IgG autoantibodies
to myeloperoxidase (MPO), proteinase 3
(PR3), and glomerular basement membrane
(GBM) in human serum. In conjunction
with clinical findings, the test system is used
as an aid in the diagnosis of anti-neutrophil
cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated
vasculitides, microscopic polyangiitis (MPA),
necrotizing glomerulonephritis, Churg-
Strauss syndrome, Wegener’s granulomatosis,
and the autoimmune renal disorder,
Goodpasture’s syndrome. The BioPlex 2200
Vasculitis Kit is intended for use with the
Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200 System.
Bio-Rad Laboratories
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CandiSelect4 Medium
CandiSelect4 is a new chromogenic medium
used for the selective isolation of
several forms of Candida. This medium
is designed for the direct identification
of Candida albicans, the most significant
member of the Candida genus, as well as the
presumptive identification of Candida tropicalis,
Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei.
The CandiSelect4 medium is currently the
only chromogenic medium in the U.S. to
presumptively identify Candida glabrata.
Bio-Rad Laboratories
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BioPlex 2200 ToRC IgG kit*
The BioPlex 2200 ToRC IgG kit is the first
and only fully automated, random-access,
multiplex kit for the quantitative detection of
IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii and
Rubella and the qualitative or semi-quantitative
detection of IgG antibodies to cytomegalovirus
(CMV). This kit allows your
laboratory to perform one, two, or all three
of these assays simultaneously on as little as
5 μL of serum or plasma. The BioPlex ToRC
IgG Kit is the latest panel of multiplexed
assays in the expanding menu of infectious
serology tests on the BioPlex 2200 system.
*In development.
Bio-Rad Laboratories
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MRSASelect Medium
The new MRSASelect chromogenic medium
is used for the qualitative detection of MRSA
in 24 hours. This test can be performed on
nasal specimens from patients and healthcare
workers to screen for MRSA colonization.
Chromogenic media are used to grow
bacteria in the laboratory and identify them
based on a color reaction. With this medium
MRSA can be differentiated from other
microorganisms.
Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Hepatitis EIA Microplate Assays
Bio-Rad announces the launch of its new
microplate EIA Hepatitis line (Hepatitis A
and B): MONOLISATM Anti-HBs EIA,
MONOLISATM Anti-HBc EIA,
MONOLISATM Anti-HBc IgM EIA,
MONOLISATM Anti-HAV EIA, and
MONOLISATM Anti-HAV IgM EIA. These
are qualitative assays with common reagents,
standardized procedure, and colored reagents
for monitoring procedural steps. MONO-
LISA Anti-HBs EIA is also quantitative when
used with the calibrator kit. All assays are for
manual and automated use. With these five
new EIA assays, Bio-Rad is now offering a
comprehensive hepatitis line expanding the
current infectious disease menu of HBsAg,
HIV-1, and HIV-2 assays.
Bio-Rad Laboratories
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in2it Hb POC Analyzer
Introducing Bio-Rad’s in2it A1C POC
analyzer. This fully-automated system is designed
for simplicity, convenience, and speed
in near-patient testing, providing results
while the patient waits. The in2it assay
requires only 10 μL of capillary or venous
blood and uses boronate affinity chromatography
for results that are free from interference
from the most common hemoglobin
variants and traceable to the worldwide
DCCT reference. The in2it analyzer is FDA
cleared for prescription home use and is
CLIA waived. The in2it supports multilanguage
screen displays and offers computer
connectivity for complete data management.
Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Bottle Top Dispenser
During the last 17 years, Microlit has
emerged as a strong R&D-based and ISO-
certified organization. A comprehensive
range of CE-marked, liquid handling products
include: Manual Micropipette, Electronic
Micropipette, Electronic Pipette Filler,
Micropipette stand and tips. Introduction
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