by Joshua Pulido, MHA, MT(ASCP) | Jul 25, 2019 | Clinical, Molecular
Read the case study below and then use your microbiology expertise to determine which pathogen is causing the symptoms. The results will be shared on August 1, 2019. Good luck! Background: Determining which sexually transmitted infection (STI) is causing uncomfortable...
by Laurie Kundrat | Jul 18, 2019 | Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical, Water
In 2016, two biologists from Indiana University estimated that there are about a trillion species of bacteria on earth.1 With so many choices, how can a teacher select the best strains for her microbiology class? Below are a few tips for choosing and using...
by Microbiologics | Jul 11, 2019 | Clinical, Molecular
Q: How frequently should I test targets for my molecular multiplex testing assays? A: This is a common question for inspectors, vendors, and laboratorians. Unfortunately, there are no cut-and-dried answers, but there are some best practices that you can apply in your...
by Microbiologics | May 2, 2019 | Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical, Water
Dear Stanley, Lately, our lab has been experiencing PCR results that don’t fit with what is expected. We will see occasional positive results in a negative sample. I think the issue could be related to contamination in the lab, but I’m not sure. Do you have any tips...
by Microbiologics | Apr 18, 2019 | Cannabis, Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical
Cannabis has become a widely accepted form of medicine for patients across the United States. These patients, many of whom are immunocompromised, rely on testing laboratories to ensure the safety of the products they use. The lack of consistent and clear regulations...
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...
