by Microbiologics | Apr 11, 2019 | Clinical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Water
Microbiologists use the streak plate method every day to isolate colonies. Streaking may seem like Microbiology 101, but bad habits can lead to errors and contamination. Follow these best practices to get your streaking technique down to a science. 1. Label first,...
by Microbiologics | Mar 21, 2019 | Clinical, Molecular
Q: When should I validate or recalibrate my rapid diagnostic system? A: With all the rules and regulations, it’s hard to know when a diagnostic system validation or recalibration is required. For most multiplex PCR testing instruments, the requirements are a bit...
by Microbiologics | Feb 28, 2019 | Clinical, Molecular
Almost nine years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public meeting to discuss the oversight of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). As LDTs became more complex and integral to clinical diagnostics, the agency considered a risk-based approach for...
by Microbiologics | Jan 17, 2019 | Clinical, Molecular
Dear Stanley, I’m interested in a Microbiologics Helix Elite™ Synthetic Standards product, but I’m unsure if it will work for my assay. I read your post, Differences Between Synthetic and Inactivated Molecular Standards, but I’m still not confident the product and my...
by Microbiologics | Dec 27, 2018 | Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical, Water
Our team of writers kicked it up a notch in 2018 to create a steady stream of fun and informative posts for our readers. The best of the best from 2018 are listed below. We hope these posts help you grow as a microbiologist and bring a smile to your face. 1. Research...
