by Microbiologics | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Using patient samples for diagnostic quality control introduces significant yet often unrecognized costs and risks. The preparation and long-term storage of these materials can be complex and highly variable, depending on the assay and sample type. Procuring suitable...
by Microbiologics | Nov 6, 2025 | Contests
Every fall, we invite scientists around the world to turn their inoculating loops into paintbrushes (figuratively, of course) and let their creativity run wild. This year’s Creepy Cultures entries were nothing short of spectacular. From glowing ghosts to microscopic...
by Microbiologics | Oct 14, 2025 | Clinical, Molecular, Uncategorized
This post addresses a new paradigm in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) diagnostic testing, moving away from cytological evaluation to primary HPV testing and offers guidelines for implementing this shift in your laboratory. We will describe US and global clinical testing...
by Microbiologics | Oct 3, 2025 | Contests
This October, the petri dish becomes your canvas. Creepy Cultures, our annual Halloween-themed agar art contest, is now open for entries. It is your chance to combine scientific skill with creativity and bring a little fright into the lab. Each year, microbiologists...
by Microbiologics | Jun 12, 2025 | CRO Laboratory Services, Pharmaceutical
Adventitious agent testing is critical to ensure patient safety and maintain product integrity. Biopharmaceuticals, often derived from living cells, are susceptible to contamination by viruses and mycoplasmas, which can be introduced during cell culture, raw material...
