Chris Wolski

3 days ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Bruker’s MALDI Biotyper sirius and sirius one systems have received the ACT Label from My Green Lab, recognizing their environmentally responsible design and lifecycle performance. • The ACT Label certifies sustainability across the MALDI Biotyper systems’ full lifecycle, including production, use, and disposal. • These systems achieved notably low Environmental Impact Factor (EIF) scores: 26.8 (EU/UK) and 35.4 (US).

3 days ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:The Association for Molecular Pathology has published consensus best practice recommendations to standardize homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) testing in clinical laboratories. • HRD testing serves as a critical biomarker for identifying tumors likely to respond to targeted therapies like PARP inhibitors, but current assay variability complicates clinical decision-making.

3 days ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Techcyte and Pramana are launching a smart, inline volumetric digital scanning technology that integrates real-time AI analysis during microbiology slide scanning to improve image quality and efficiency. • Advanced Scanning Technology: Pramana’s Spectral scanners perform real-time volumetric scanning using GPU-accelerated software to fuse high-quality pixels from Z-stacks, improving image clarity for challenging microbiology samples.

4 days ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:While the current risk of human-to-human transmission of H5N1 (bird flu) remains low, the College of American Pathologists is launching a new testing program to help U.S. labs better detect and subtype the virus in preparation for potential future outbreaks. • All current human H5N1 cases stem from animal-to-human transmission, but the virus could mutate and spread more widely.

4 days ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Bio-Rad Laboratories will showcase its latest clinical diagnostic solutions and host a quality control (QC) workflow optimization workshop at the 2025 ADLM Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago. • QC Workshop Focus: Bio-Rad’s July 30 workshop, “From Waste to Wow,” will provide strategies for improving QC efficiency and reducing clinical chemistry waste. • Expert-Led & Accredited: The session will be led by industry experts and offers P.A.C.E. credits for participating lab professionals.