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New medium enhances MRSA screening
Selective mannitol broth saves time and resources by enabling the laboratory to quickly screen out negative samples and concentrate confirmatory tests on presumptive positives Brochure available
News from Oxoid (17 September 2004)
Rapid MRSA testing comes a step closer to reality
Major breakthrough in the fight against MRSA, which will reduce the time taken to diagnose from up to five days, to under five hours, is only a few months away
News from Acolyte (16 September 2004)
Simple method for salmonella detection
Based on a patented gel, where a clear indication of the presence of salmonella is given by the change of colour of the gel from green to red
News from AES Laboratoire (14 September 2004)
Detect and confirm antibiotic-resistant organisms
With continuing concern over antibiotic-resistant organisms, it is vitally important that clinicians have the best information possible about a patient's illness before prescribing Brochure available
News from Oxoid (14 September 2004)
New generation DNA-based tests for salmonella
Based on real-time PCR, a specific gene of salmonella spp is amplified and detected simultaneously by an automated system, eliminating any extra detection steps after amplification
News from Bio-Rad Food Science Division (11 August 2004)
Anaerobic exercise
Product makes the anaerobic storage of water testing plates for the enumeration of clostridium spp, to meet latest Environment Agency requirements, much simpler Brochure available
News from Oxoid ( 3 August 2004)
UK agent for Canadian food safety tests
Canadian biotechnology company Warnex has appointed Don Whitley Scientific as exclusive UK agent for its Genevision food safety tests which detect E coli O157 and E coli O157:H7 Brochure available
News from Don Whitley Scientific ( 2 August 2004)
Sampling, dilution, and enrichment solutions
Comprehensive portfolio of environmental monitoring products offering a selection of reagents, instruments, service and support for rapid testing and microbiology applications
News from Biotrace International ( 2 August 2004)
Rapid ATP tests reduce manufacturing risks
Biotrace International has worked closely with food and beverage manufacturers for many years to develop what is describes as the world's premier ATP rapid hygiene monitoring package
News from Biotrace International ( 2 August 2004)
Detection of food-borne pathogens
The DuPont Qualicon Bax system (available from Oxoid) has met with approval all over the world for the detection of food-borne pathogens in a variety of foods Brochure available
News from Oxoid (30 July 2004)
25 years of Culture
Since it was first published in 1978, Culture has been valued by microbiologists worldwide as an important source of relevant information, covering a broad range of subjects Brochure available
News from Oxoid (13 July 2004)
Pinpointing sources of microbial contamination
The availability of fully automated ribotyping method provides new opportunities for pharma companies to track sources of microbial contamination in their end product Brochure available
News from Oxoid (24 June 2004)
On the trail of campylobacter
Technical background article Project will focus on emerging Campylobacteraceae looking at the development of routine isolation and detection methods which will allow effective screening of samples in outbreak situations Brochure available
News from Oxoid (23 June 2004)
Awards for food hygiene and safety 2004
Judging of the Oxoid 2003/2004 Food Awards has taken place and the winners have been presented with their prizes Brochure available
News from Oxoid (21 June 2004)
Improved detection of resistant group D organisms
Grouping kits incorporate a new, improved enzyme extraction reagent that significantly improves sensitivity for vancomycin resistant group D organisms Brochure available
News from Oxoid ( 1 June 2004)
Improved identification of candida infections
Selective differential medium uses two chromogens to differentiate C albicans colonies from colonies of C tropicalis, C krusei, and other important candida species in a single incubation Brochure available
News from Oxoid (30 April 2004)
Double top for beer hygiene
First prize in annual awards for beer quality and brewery hygiene goes to Alison Aitchison of Scottish Courage for the second year in a row Brochure available
News from Oxoid (28 April 2004)
Infection control award winners announced
Oxoid infection control team of the year award goes to Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust Brochure available
News from Oxoid (26 April 2004)
Microbial system streamlines dairy processes
Microbial luminescence system is said to be revolutionising the microbiological testing of ultra high temperature and extended shelf life products in the dairy industry
News from Biotrace International ( 8 April 2004)
One-stop shop for entire microbiology range
In recent months Remel has been building up its warehousing capabilities and centralising its product ordering system, as part of a strategic development to enable improved customer delivery
News from Remel Europe ( 6 April 2004)
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