Tag Archive: medical device

Dear Stanley: Assayed vs Unassayed Molecular Controls

October 18, 2018 5 Comments

Dear Stanley, I’m completely confused about the terms “assayed” and “unassayed” in relation to controls for molecular diagnostic instruments. Does “unassayed” mean the manufacturer of the control hasn’t tested the products? Can you shed some light on what these terms…
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Clinical Micro, Microbiology, Molecular

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Environmental Isolate Case File: Corynebacterium spp.

March 29, 2018 1 Comment

Everyone has heard of diphtheria, but this familiar infection caused by a Corynebacterium strain isn’t the only illness laboratories should be concerned about. Sterile manufacturing facilities should also be on the lookout for non-diphtherial Corynebacterium. These strains, commonly found in…
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Clinical Micro, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Micro

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