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Salmonella detection under 22 hours
The Tecra Unique salmonella test from Biotrace International provides a simple and rapid method to detect Salmonella spp in food and environmental samples in less than 22 hours
News from Biotrace International ( 7 June 2006)
Hygiene monitoring now faster and more flexible
Using ATP bioluminescence, the Uni-Lite NG provides a hygiene result in less than a minute, allowing decisions to be made in real time as to whether equipment or surfaces are sufficiently clean
News from Biotrace International ( 7 June 2006)
Tecra Unique for fast campylobacter results
This very simple method uses a proprietary Tecra enrichment medium, which eliminates the need for microaerophilic incubation or use of blood containing media
News from Biotrace International ( 7 June 2006)
AOAC-RI validation for campylobacter test
Quantitative campylobacter test granted Performance Tested status by the AOAC Research Institute and is the first quantitative real-time PCR test available to the food industry to be AOAC-validated
News from Warnex ( 5 June 2006)
Monitor bacterial activity with calorimeter.
Monitor bacterial activity with the THT uMC micro multicell calorimeter, including the detection of clinically relevant levels of staphylococcus aureus in whole blood
News from Heath Scientific ( 1 June 2006)
Square antibiotic disc dispenser for 120mm plates
The new dispenser is designed to accommodate 16 cartridges for use with 120mm square plates which are commonly used in some European countries, including France and Belgium Brochure available
News from Oxoid (29 May 2006)
Oxoid's 16th subsidiary opens in New Zealand
Users of Oxoid, Remel and Dupont Qualicon Bax products in New Zealand benefit from the services of a dedicated national sales and support team following formation of Oxoid New Zealand in April 2006 Brochure available
News from Oxoid (24 May 2006)
Environmental monitoring in pharmaceutical sector
Oxoid has extended its range of environmental monitoring products for the pharmaceutical industry with the introduction of Copan single tube swab kits Brochure available
News from Oxoid (22 May 2006)
Salisbury goes live with rapid MRSA screening
User application article Salisbury District Hospital has announced its decision to introduce Acolyte's new BacLite flex Rapid MRSA system for screening of patients.
News from Acolyte Biomedica (18 May 2006)
Warnex products to be distributed by Foss UK
Warnex has finalised an agreement with Foss UK to distribute and market the Warnex rapid pathogen detection system in the United Kingdom and Ireland
News from Warnex (17 May 2006)
Warnex concludes acquisition of Pro-DNA Diagnostic
Warnex has concluded the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Pro-DNA Diagnostic, a laboratory offering genetic testing services, following an agreement announced 25 April 2006
News from Warnex (16 May 2006)
Swabbing test to assess microbial contamination
Dipslide units consist of nutrient agars on a sampling paddle, permanently attached to an easy to hold cap, contained in a clear plastic shatterproof chamber
News from RMS (16 May 2006)
Allergen control and consumer labelling
Food producers will soon be required to react to FSA's new 'Guidance on Allergen Control and Consumer Labelling'
News from Hallmark Analytical Ventures ( 5 May 2006)
Book your place at Oxoid infection control seminar
There are still a few free places available for infection control professionals at the Oxoid Infection Control Seminar, to be held on Tuesday 9 May 2006 at the Crewe Hall Hotel, Crewe, Cheshire, UK Brochure available
News from Oxoid (28 April 2006)
Warnex to buy Pro-DNA Diagnostic Laboratory
Warnex has entered into an agreement in principle for the acquisition of Pro-DNA Diagnostic, a laboratory offering genetic testing services
News from Warnex (28 April 2006)
Oxoid VP speaks at environmental monitoring event
Colin Booth, vice president science and technology, will speak at Concept Heidelberg, Environmental Monitoring - Compliant and Reasonable course, being held in Copenhagen, Denmark, 18-19 May 2006 Brochure available
News from Oxoid (28 April 2006)
Tests help health pros meet government objectives
New range of rapid and simple diagnostic tests from Oxoid will help provide certain diagnostic services closer to the patient's home, as outlined in a UK government white paper Brochure available
News from Oxoid (26 April 2006)
Afnor approved listeria testing
Broth and agar approved by Afnor (Association Francaise pour la Normalisation) for detection and differentiation of Listeria monocytogenes and other Listeria species from food samples in just 48 hours Brochure available
News from Oxoid (25 April 2006)
Rapidyme salmonella test wins Afaq/Afnor approval
Bio Art reports that its Rapidyme salmonella test has been successfully validated and approved by the internationally recognised accreditation body Afaq/Afnor (Association Francaise de Normalisation)
News from Bio Art (21 April 2006)
Infection control winners announced
Technical background article Oxoid announces that the 2005/2006 Oxoid Infection Control Team of the Year Awards, with £5000 first prize, has been awarded to Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust, Co Armagh, N Ireland Brochure available
News from Oxoid (10 April 2006)
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