Anachem is pleased to introduce the new Laboratory Products Guide now available to download

AMSBIO has released a new 16-page practical guide that provides a detailed overview on how blockers can be used to reduce non-specific binding in immunoassays. 

Immunoassay Blocking Reagents (Blockers) are typically applied to ELISA and Lateral Flow-based assays, specifically paired monoclonal sandwich assays, competitive assays and antigen capture (IgG/IgM) assays. They work by removing interfering proteins in patient samples that could produce false results and an incorrect diagnosis. Choosing the best assay format depends on the intended application of the...

For Over 56 years, Fluid Metering, Inc. (FMI) has been providing unique valveless, ceramic piston pumps for precision fluid control in Laboratory, Process, and Industrial applications. 

In addition, our miniature OEM pumps have proven ideal for micro-volume fluid control in analytical, medical, and process analyzers and instrumentation. FMI’s newly released 2016 Full Line Catalog contains NEW products as well as expanded flow and configuration information. FMI’s New “Intelligent” Programmable Pump is a compact stepper pump with integral programmable driver electronics. The Intelligent Pump is supplied with programming software which...

AMSBIO has released a new 16-page practical guide that provides a detailed overview on how blockers can be used to reduce non-specific binding in immunoassays.

Immunoassay Blocking Reagents (Blockers) are typically applied to ELISA and Lateral Flow-based assays, specifically paired monoclonal sandwich assays, competitive assays and antigen capture (IgG/IgM) assays. They work by removing interfering proteins in patient samples that could produce false results and an incorrect diagnosis. Choosing the best assay format depends on the intended application of the...

An international filtration specialist has launched its new catalogue, consolidating its range of leading materials and products.

Porvair Filtration Group will be marketing its extensive offering through the catalogue, highlighting an ongoing dedication to delivering heightened efficiency and lowered costs across numerous industries. Porvair has a policy of continuous improvement in all areas of its business – and the publication of its latest products and materials gathers the best possible filtration and separation solutions for its customers in...

New applications notes from Advanced Chromatography Technologies (ACT) include Amino Acid Enantiomers in Seawater, Amino Acid Profile of the Edible Stink Bug, Brazilian Red Propolis Biomarkers, Caffeoylquinic and Dicaffeoylquinic Acids, Ginsenosides from Chinese Medicine, Paralytic Shellfish Toxins, a 300 Pesticide Screen, Phenolic Compounds from Red Grape Seed, Tocopherols and Sugars.

All application notes are available individually or in the newly extended ACE Food and Beverage LC Applications Guide, which now includes over 100 food & beverage LC and LC-MS related application notes. Please contact us for your free copy. Advanced Chromatography Technologies also offer a comprehensive range of HPLC and UHPLC Method Development Kits. These Kits are convenient and extremely cost effective providing up to 3 columns for the cost of a single column....

A new Clinical, Forensic and Bioanalysis LC Applications Guide has been published by Advanced Chromatography Technologies Limited.

The latest version of ‘Quality Solutions for the Testing of Pharmaceuticals’ from Copley Scientific provides detailed information for those seeking assistance with the interpretation and application of regulatory guidance, as well as highlighting new additions to the company’s extensive range.

Considered a ‘go to’ resource for expert advice that is rooted in current regulatory guidance and pharmacopoeial chapters, the brand new brochure can be freely downloaded from the Copley website, with printed versions available on request from sales@copleyscientific.co.uk. The 2016 brochure covers the latest international requirements for testing the safety, quality and efficacy of  transdermals, powders and granules, tablets and capsules, suppositories, creams and ointments...

Detailed hematology guide available for free download

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces the publication of its new guide, “Anemia and hemoglobin testing” [1]. Available to download for free from ekfdiagnostics.com, the in-depth hematology guide provides a review of the symptoms and causes of anemia, through to methods for testing hemoglobin and hematocrit, as well as factors that may influence these measurements. Anemia is the most common...

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published a new document titled Management of Critical and Significant-Risk Results (GP47-Ed1). 

This guideline provides current best practice recommendations for developing and implementing a policy and procedures for the identification, reporting, and management of critical- and significant-risk laboratory results. Emphasis is placed on management responsibilities such as development of the policy, the process, procedures, job descriptions, and monitoring systems that ensure effective reporting and compliance with regulatory...

Key achievements include facilities, research and development, partnerships and recruitment

The Cell Therapy Catapult, the UK organisation dedicated to the growth of the UK cell and gene therapy industry by bridging the gap between scientific research and commercialisation, today announces the release of their 2015 Annual Review. The second review covers the 12 months from April 2014 to 2015, during which the Cell Therapy Catapult...

New Report Available

The World Market for Liquid Chromatography in Healthcare, provides useful business planning information and competitive analysis for this particular industry, including Market Size, Forecast, Research and Clinical Markets, Market Share, Analyst Commentary and Corporate Profiles. This is slow-evolving industry but recently, new technologies and applications are providing change in the market. The report covers these trends in detail...

Titan Enterprises has published the latest issue of fLowdown, a newsletter that provides scientists and engineers with flow measurement technical tips and a review of the technological developments, applications advances and breaking news in this field.

Drawing upon over 40 years experience of fluid handling technology and applications, the popular Trevor's technical tips column discusses the 10 most common mistakes people make when specifying a flowmeter. The flow technology spotlight in this new issue falls on differential flow meters. The author of this feature provides an unbiased view of the technique benefits, shortfalls and the applications to which differential flow meters are best suited. Flowmeter performance critically depends...

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has today made available Issue 4 of its DxN VERIS Molecular Diagnostics Evidence Pack. 

Following presentation of eight new scientific posters at the European Society for Clinical Virology meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland (September 2015), the Evidence Pack has been updated and now contains more than 20 evaluation posters presented at key infectious disease meetings across Europe. “These independent evaluations of our DxN VERIS Molecular Diagnostics System and assays* will be of great interest to virology laboratories...

Drawing upon decades of vacuum aspiration experience - INTEGRA has compiled an unbiased series of hints and tips to help you improve your safe and efficient disposal of biological waste.

In this new highly informative illustrated 'Best Practices' guide, expert advice is provided in areas including getting to know about safety and environmental requirements, waste segregation, safe liquid transfer, waste containment, correct labelling and disposal.  Each area of best liquid waste disposal practice discussed is backed up with an explanation of why this produces optimal results.??

To coincide with the 7th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis (RAFA), which took place on 3rd - 6th November 2015 in Prague, Advanced Chromatography Technologies (ACT) have published a new Food and Beverage LC Applications Guide.

This new guide brings together 90 of the latest and hottest food & beverage LC and LC-MS related applications from chocolate analysis to pesticide analysis, from preservatives to vitamins and from steroids to caffeine. Please contact us for your free copy. Advanced Chromatography Technologies also offer a comprehensive range HPLC and UHPLC Method Development Kits. These Kits are convenient and extremely cost effective providing up to 3 columns for the cost of a single column.

Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the release of a new brochure describing its Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor™ (µ-CTE™), for sampling volatile and semi-volatile chemicals from materials and foods.

The new brochure concisely outlines the operation and functions of the product, which in its regular mode of operation collects chemical vapours released from samples onto sorbent-packed tubes, for analysis by thermal desorption (TD) and gas chromatography (GC). It also describes the three modes of operation of the Micro-Chamber/Thermal Extractor, which make it applicable to the analysis of bulk samples, for surface emissions...

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published a new document titled Laboratory Personnel Management (QMS16-Ed1).

This guideline describes the process for meeting the regulatory and accreditation requirements of personnel management in the laboratory environment.Quality System Essential Personnel encompasses recruiting, hiring, and retaining an adequate number of qualified, well-trained, and competent laboratory personnel to perform and manage the activities for your laboratory. QMS16 was written within the CLSI quality management system (QMS) framework to directly focus on achieving...

The Autoclave Knowledge Bank Check Book is an impartial guide and insight into some of the key factors that could help you make the right decision before making that all important laboratory autoclave purchase.

When specifying or purchasing any expensive and complicated piece of equipment it is essential to be able to ask the right questions in order to get the right answers and make an informed decision - a few minutes at the Autoclave Knowledge Bank could save your company time and money.

Optical Surfaces Ltd has produced a technical information brief that serves to provide an introduction to the company's broad range of capabilities in producing Off-Axis Paraboloids (OAPs).

In addition to supplying these standard specifications, Optical Surfaces technical team is at your disposal to discuss, propose and produce specialised custom OAP's to fulfil the most demanding applications. Off-axis paraboloids, sometimes referred to off-axis parabolic mirrors or off-axis parabola, provide optical designers with an unobstructed aperture allowing complete access to the focal region as well as reducing the size and minimising the weight of a design...

Chromatrap®, a business unit of Porvair Sciences, has produced an informative new guide entitled ‘Top 10 Tips for ChIP-seq Library Preparation'.

ChIP-sequencing, also known as ChIP-seq, is a method used primarily to determine how transcription factors and other chromatin-associated proteins influence phenotype-affecting mechanisms. Determining how proteins interact with DNA to regulate gene expression is essential for fully understanding many biological processes and disease states. ChIP-seq combines chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) with massively parallel DNA sequencing to identify...

Correct assay plate selection is vital for successful research, whether you are performing absorbance, fluorescence or luminescence assays.

Porvair Sciences offers a wide range of assay plates which are recognized as industry-leading tools for Pharma drug discovery and screening.
A new guide, contained within an updated assay plates mini catalogue, has been produced by Porvair to provide information and guidance on how to choose the correct assay plate for your research. By carefully selecting the correct plate type for your assay, it is possible to significantly improve results. By following the simple instructions set out in the...