We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

Features Partner Sites Information LinkXpress hp
Sign In
Advertise with Us
PURITAN MEDICAL

Download Mobile App




Microbiology

Image Credit: Adobe Stock

New Sensitive Blood Assay Detects Tuberculosis Antigen Directly in Blood

New findings presented at the ADLM 2026 meeting outline a novel approach that measures a bacterial antigen in blood to identify active tuberculosis. More...
29 Jul 2026
Image:The assay broadens the sexual-health testing menu available on the high-throughput cobas 6800/8800 systems (Photo courtesy of Roche)

FDA Clears Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis and Candida Vaginitis

Roche has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the cobas BV/CV assay.  More...
28 Jul 2026
Image: Built on the Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handler, the T-SPOT A201 system is engineered as an accessible, scalable, and efficient solution for latent tuberculosis testing at scale (Photo courtesy of Revvity)

High-Throughput Automated Platform to Advance Latent Tuberculosis Testing

Revvity has announced the T-SPOT A201, a next-generation automated platform for high-volume tuberculosis testing. More...
27 Jul 2026
Image Credit: Adobe Stock

Expanded Diagnostics and Therapies Target Rising Gonorrhea Resistance

A new framework pairs rapid genotypic resistance testing with diversified therapies to improve gonorrhea cure rates. More...
24 Jul 2026
Image: The second‑generation assay detects all four Ebola viruses known to cause human disease: Bundibugyo, Zaire, Sudan, and Taï Forest (Image Credit: Adobe Stock)

New Rapid Ebola Antigen Test Detects Infection at Point of Care

A new rapid antigen test enables 30-minute point-of-care detection of four Ebola viruses in patients and the deceased. More...
23 Jul 2026
Image: The assay is designed to concurrently detect HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, and MPXV in a single test (Image Credit: Adobe Stock)

Multiplex PCR Test Differentiates Four Causes of Ulcerative Skin Lesions

Seegene USA’s Allplex HSV-1&2/VZV/MPXV Assay has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA. More...
21 Jul 2026
Image: The FDA-cleared QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 includes Cyclospora cayetanensis as a standard target within its 16-target menu for bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens (Photo courtesy of Qiagen)

Syndromic GI Panel Detects Cyclospora for Rapid Case Confirmation

A syndromic GI panel detects Cyclospora in about one hour, streamlining diagnosis and supporting faster public health response. More...
18 Jul 2026
Gold Member
Neonatal Heel Incision Device
Tenderfoot
Online QC Software
Acusera 24•7
Thyroid Test
Anti-Thyroid EIA Test
All-in-One Molecular System
AIO M160


The LabMedica Microbiology channel provides the latest news in the fields of epidemiology, bacteriology, virology, and parasitology, all viewed from the unique perspective of Laboratory Medicine.
Copyright © 2000-2026 Globetech Media. All rights reserved.