Chris Wolski

Los Angeles

Chief Editor at Clinical Lab Products

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Articles

March/April 2025 Tech Guide: Calibrators and Controls

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:The March/April 2025 issue of Clinical Lab Products features a comprehensive Tech Guide highlighting products from seven leading laboratory providers, alongside spotlights on COVID-19 and point-of-care technologies. • The Tech Guide allows readers to compare lab products side-by-side from companies like Bio-Rad, Randox, and ZeptoMetrix. • Product Spotlights and Tech Guide listings are published at no cost, complete with company contact details.
Accelerate Diagnostics Files for Chapter 11 Protection

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Accelerate Diagnostics has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets through a court-supervised process, supported by DIP financing and a stalking horse bid from Indaba Capital. • Stalking Horse Bid: Indaba Capital, a major creditor, has agreed to purchase most of the company’s assets for $36.9 million through a credit bid and assumed liabilities.
European Launch of Calprotectin Immunoturbidimetric Assay Announced

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

ALPCO has launched its FDA-cleared Calprotectin Immunoturbidimetric Assay in Europe and begun a pivotal U.S. clinical trial for a more automated version, reinforcing its leadership in gastrointestinal diagnostics. • Diagnostic Accuracy: With over 90% sensitivity and specificity, the assay aids in distinguishing IBD from IBS. • Automation Advancement: A U.S. clinical trial is underway for a chemiluminescent version aimed at improving lab efficiency.
Aivia 15 From Leica Simplifies Image Analysis

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Leica Microsystems has launched Aivia 15, an enhanced AI-driven image analysis software designed to simplify and accelerate scientific microscopy workflows through improved usability, performance, and accessibility. • User-Friendly Design: Aivia 15 introduces intuitive tools like Segment by Example and Aivia Launchpad to enable non-coders to perform powerful AI-based analysis easily.
PRO-C3 Launched by Roche Diagnostics on cobas Analyzers

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Nordic Bioscience’s PRO-C3 test, now launched globally by Roche Diagnostics on cobas analyzers, offers a validated and CE-approved method to assess liver fibrosis severity using the Elecsys platform. • The PRO-C3 biomarker, now CE-approved and globally available via Roche’s cobas analyzers, aids in evaluating liver fibrosis using the ADAPT formula. • The test has been clinically validated in Nordic Bioscience’s certified lab and backed by over 250 scientific publications.
Algorithms Can Help Predict Undiagnosed Cancer

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:New predictive algorithms using routine health data and blood tests significantly improve early detection of 15 cancers, including hard-to-diagnose types, in primary care settings. • The new models are more sensitive than current tools like QCancer and can detect additional risk factors and symptoms. • They use common blood tests and existing medical records, making them efficient and cost-effective for widespread use.
Kidney Disease Can Be Detected with Specialized Face Mask

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Researchers developed a surgical face mask embedded with a breath sensor that can non-invasively detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) by identifying specific metabolites in exhaled air. • The mask uses a polymer-coated sensor that detects CKD-related metabolites like ammonia, ethanol, and acetone. • In trials with 100 participants, the sensor demonstrated high accuracy—84% true positives and 88% true negatives.
Gut Bacteria and AI Used to Diagnose a Chronic Pain Syndrome

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Researchers from McGill University and international partners have developed an AI tool that uses gut microbiome data to accurately diagnose complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), potentially revolutionizing its detection and treatment. • The AI diagnosed CRPS with over 90% accuracy across international cohorts, despite geographic and dietary differences. • A distinct gut microbiome signature was found in CRPS patients, even those whose symptoms resolved after amputation.
DUB Enzyme Assay Kits Are Sensitive and Specific

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Amsbio has launched ready-to-use DUB enzyme assay kits in a 96-well format to streamline deubiquitinase activity measurement and inhibitor screening with high sensitivity and ease of use. • The kits require minimal setup, no substrate preparation, and are suitable for both kinetic and endpoint analyses. • They target specific DUB enzymes like BAP1, USP7, and UCHL1, supporting precise activity profiling and drug screening.
Visoria Series of Upright Microscopes Launched by Leica Microsystems

1 week ago | clpmag.com | Chris Wolski

Summary:Leica Microsystems has launched the Visoria series of ergonomic, digitally enhanced upright microscopes tailored for efficient and comfortable routine use in diverse scientific and industrial fields. • The Visoria series includes three models—B, M, and P—designed for clinical, materials science, and geological applications respectively. • Digital versions allow image viewing and analysis on tablets, reducing workspace clutter and removing the need for eyepieces.