The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) released a new edition of its annual supplement Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing; Twenty-Fifth Informational Supplement (M100-S25).

This document provides the revised breakpoints, new testing recommendations, and reporting changes needed to incorporate into routine practice to improve detection and reporting of antimicrobial resistance. This year, M100-S25 has published in tandem with its two related methodology standards, Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Disk Susceptibility Tests; Approved Standard—Twelfth Edition (M02-A12) and Methods for...

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published a new document, Planning for Laboratory Operations During a Disaster; Approved Guideline (GP36-A).

This document provides guidance for laboratory and health care leadership for development, implementation, and sustainment of effective emergency preparedness plans (all hazards) supporting nonanalytical components of clinical and public health laboratory services that may pertain to various natural and manmade disasters. This document follows a preparedness planning process recommended by business continuity planning professionals, which is intended to take the...

Porvair Sciences has released a new 2015 catalogue that describes its popular range of high quality tissue culture treated plastics and consumable products for Epigenetics.

Porvair Tissue Culture plastics are made to the highest international standards for material quality, surface optical polish, tissue culture treatment, sterility and pack integrity. All products are certified to be free from DNA/RNA, DNase/RNase and Pyrogen contamination. Investment in UK based laboratory testing ensures that you receive consistently high quality products. Complementing its tissue culture treated flasks...

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has released an updated document, Nongynecological Cytology Specimens: Preexaminiation, Examination, and Postexamination Processes; Approved Guideline—Second Edition (GP23-A2).

This document provides recommendations for cytology laboratories to use in developing preexamination, examination, and postexamination processes and procedures for nongynecological cytology specimen management. All specimens sent for nongynecological cytology evaluation should be collected and prepared using techniques that produce slide preparations that improve patients’ medical care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy in a cost-effective manner. This edition...

Porvair Sciences has published a new guide to help laboratories choose the best way to verify the quality and quantity of their Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) DNA.

The guide reports on experiments undertaken to compare the performance of the Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 2000™, the Life Technologies Qubit 2.0® fluorimeter and the Agilent Bioanalyzer 2100© for qualitative and quantitative analysis of double stranded immunoprecipitated DNA. The advantages and limitations of detection sensitivity, reproducibility and automated analysis of each instrument are discussed. The compatibility of...

A new flyer is available demonstrating the benefits of Cogent TYPE-C silica columns for environmental and food applications.

“Should we try and make our own gold nanoparticles or buy them from a supplier?”

If you work with gold nanoparticles, you have probably considered this question.

NanoHybrids Inc has released a new white paper titled “Gold Nanoparticles: To Make or To Buy? A quick look at the economics behind the decision.” The paper is available for free download at the company’s website. The paper takes an in-depth look at various costs involved in making gold nanoparticles by dividing the process into two main phases - the research phase that involves fine-tuning protocols and characterization and the actual production phase....

Mystaire® is pleased to announce the release of the new 2014-2015 catalog. 

Mystaire® has manufactured ductless laboratory safety products for more than 50 years. The new 2014-2015 catalog includes ductless hoods, workstations and enclosure as well as photos, specs and overviews on a full range of products to protect the operator or process. Featured is the new Aura® Elite ductless fume hood with the state-of-the-art EverSafe™ III touch screen controller. New to Mystaire® is a full line of PCR workstations, including the MY-PCR Prep Station and...

Fluid Metering, Inc. (FMI) announces the release of its NEW OEM Catalog for Metering Pumps & Dispensers.

For over 55 years, FMI has supplied over one million pumps for OEM applications in medical, analytical, industrial device & instrumentation markets where Ultra-Precise Fluid Control from Microliters to Liters is required. FMI's OEM pumps are typically miniature versions of their standard valveless piston pump design driven by compact stepper or brushless DC drive motors. However, several models are available which enable the user to integrate FMI valveless CeramPump® technology with...

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has released a new document, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Methods; Approved Guideline (C62-A).

This document provides guidance to the clinical laboratorian for the reduction of interlaboratory variance and the evaluation of interferences, assay performance, and other pertinent characteristics of clinical assays. C62-A emphasizes particular areas related to assay development and presents a standardized approach for method verification that is specific to mass spectrometry (MS) technology. This document provides guidance for the development and verification of liquid...

Cleaver Scientific, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrophoresis equipment and related products for the life science market, has introduced the 5th edition of its product catalogue.

Includes More than 1000 New Products

Get your personal copy of the new Alpha Laboratories catalogue with the most up to date information on the full range of quality Diagnostic and Laboratory Products. This special anniversary issue celebrates 40 years of Alpha Laboratories supplying quality to science since 1975. The inclusion of over 1000 new products demonstrates the Company’s commitment to continually sourcing new and innovative products to support scientists’ needs.

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published an updated standard—Evaluation of Precision of Quantitative Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline—Third Edition (EP05-A3).

This document provides guidance for studies intended to establish the within-site precision performance characteristics of quantitative measurement procedures used in clinical laboratories, and also for studies addressing site-to-site variability. In CLSI document EP05-A3, multiple experimental protocols are described, along with considerations on how to select and optimize the protocol(s) best suited for a specific measurement...

Spectro Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of analytical tools and software for fluid and machine condition monitoring, has released a new, comprehensive Oil Analysis Handbook.

The 106-page, fully illustrated publication provides an introduction to oil analysis and oil sampling best practices, outlines methods and benefits of route-based oil analysis, and explains how oil analysis enables detection of lubricant mix-ups. The handbook reviews and evaluates various fluid analysis methods including RDE and infrared spectroscopy, particle analysis, and viscometer techniques. Spectro’s advanced developments of those technologies, namely Laser Net Fines® particle analyzers...

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published an updated standard—Evaluation of Commutability of Processed Samples; Approved Guideline—Third Edition (EP14-A3)—which provides guidance for evaluating the commutability of processed samples by determining if they behave differently than unprocessed patient samples when two quantitative measurement procedures are compared.

This edition of the standard provides ways to identify the presence of noncommutability so that improvements in measurement procedure specificity and fluid compatibility may be considered. It also covers risk of noncommutability of processed samples versus intended use. “This third edition of EP14-A3 balances a more rigorous Deming regression analysis with manageable sample sizes and helpful detailed example calculations. Users will find that the contributors to the...

Porvair Sciences has published an informative 8-page brochure providing scientists with a background to Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP), an introduction to Chromatrap® ChIP assay technology and how Chromatrap® compares to traditional bead based methodologies.

Chromatrap®, the novel solid-based matrix for ChIP assays, available from Porvair Sciences, has been successfully used to isolate high quality chromatin from a wide range of biological matrices by research groups around the world. Chromatrap® uses a solid phase porous polymer functionalised with either protein A or G, allowing the chromatin capture to be more sensitive and efficient than bead based methods. The Chromatrap spin column approach offers significant advantages...

Consumers have more non-alcoholic beverage choices than ever before, so keeping customers happy is important.

METTLER TOLEDO’s new Non-alcoholic  Beverage Solution Guide suggests best practices for chemical analyses used in this ever-expanding beverage arena, helping producers meet quality goals while protecting their brand as well as manufacturing profit margins. Today, the sheer number of specialized waters, juices and soft/functional drinks available worldwide is staggering. Quality and production control tests such as pH and conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, Brix, acidity, sodium and...

The METTLER TOLEDO guide provides an overview of the most common methods for moisture and water determination in plastics and polymers, and a review of sample applications.

To assist those who work with plastics, both in the laboratory and along the production line, METTLER TOLEDO has launched a new guide on moisture and water content determination in plastics. The 'Moisture Guide for Plastics' presents the different methods of moisture and water content determination: Loss of weight, chemical reaction, thermogravimetric, spectroscopic and other types of analysis. The guide reviews the advantages and disadvantages of the respective methods, offers tips and tricks to enhance the reliability and performance of measurements and...

Gilson have released two new brochures for PCR and ELISA applications, highlighting the latest technology and products that help researchers enhance throughput.

Gilson’s PCR brochure introduces the new qPCR pipetmaX, a simple and complete solution for reproducible qPCR sample preparation workflows for 10’s and 100’s of samples.  Their range of pipettes, Starter Kits and manual 96 channel pipetting systems help streamline PCR protocols for accurate, dependable results. Download the PCR brochure for the latest product information and special offers, including 25% off PlateMaster....

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, is sharing its wealth of qPCR expertise and knowledge in a special qPCR compendium edition of the DECODED newsletter, available free of charge online.

In this issue, number 4.2, researchers can read an interview with internationally recognized expert on quantitative PCR, Dr Jo Vandesompele. Discussing the common issues researchers face when using qPCR, and the future direction of the technology, Dr Vandesompele notes a trend towards digital PCR (dPCR). For those who want to discover dPCR in more depth there is a special article dedicated to the topic – ‘Digital PCR (dPCR) – what is it and...

Free poster celebrates stem cell research

Over the past two decades, many discoveries have contributed to advances in the field of stem cell research. Researchers have had to maneuver through cuts in funding, legal and ethical barriers, and technological challenges—all in the pursuit of harnessing the power of stem cells.

Request your free copy to find out about all the latest products and services available to help you in your lab. 

This new catalogue is the ideal whenever you're in need of new or additional pipettes, tips or lab equipment. It is packed full with technical information about the wide range of products available, including the new family of XLS+ pipettes, BioClean pipette tips and the new Low Volume Liquidator 96 plus much more. Just flick through to find out all the technical and ordering information you need to help make your purchasing decision...