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2024-04-17

Evaluating a Novel Nasal Sampling Method for SARS-CoV-2 Detection

Evaluating a Novel Nasal Sampling Method for SARS-CoV-2 Detection Although the COVID-19 pandemic has entered an endemic phase, the disease continues to pose threats to public health. Some patients with underlying conditions remain at risk of hospitalization and severe illness, making convenient testing crucial for controlling viral spread. Drawbacks of Cu...

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2024-04-17

Cracking the Code: Optimal SARS-CoV-2 Testing for Omicron

Cracking the Code: Optimal SARS-CoV-2 Testing for Omicron Limited data existed on the effectiveness of different sampling methods for detecting the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant through RT-PCR and antigen testing. With the rise of self-testing and debates over optimal sampling, understanding viral load differences across sample types like nasopharyngeal (NP), nasal, orophar...

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2024-04-17

Evaluating Specially Designed Flocked Rectal Swabs: A Game-Changer?

Evaluating Specially Designed Flocked Rectal Swabs: A Game-Changer? Diarrheal diseases remain a significant cause of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet accessing diagnostic laboratory testing is a challenge in many regions. Obtaining and transporting bulk stool specimens can be difficult and time-consuming, hindering timely diagnosis and treatment. ...

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2024-04-09

Join Mantacc at CMEF 2024 Spring in Shanghai

Join Mantacc at CMEF 2024 Spring in Shanghai Dear Valued Customers and Partners, We are excited to announce that Mantacc will be exhibiting at the 89th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), the world's leading medical and health technology platform. This premier event will take place from April 11th to April 14th, 2024, at the National Exhibi...

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2024-04-09

Alarming Yellow Fever Outbreaks Grip African Region

Alarming Yellow Fever Outbreaks Grip African Region The ongoing yellow fever outbreaks across multiple countries in the African region are raising grave concerns within the global public health community. Since early 2023 through February 2024, a total of 13 nations including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported probable an...

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2024-04-08

Viral Transport Media: Guardians of Viral Integrity in Transit

Viral Transport Media: Guardians of Viral Integrity in Transit Viral transport medium (VTM) is an essential component in the field of virology, playing a crucial role in the collection, preservation, and transportation of clinical specimens containing viruses. Its importance extends across various domains, including diagnostic testing, epidemiological studies, and resear...

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2024-04-08

Evaluating Disposable Sampling Swabs for Monitoring Microbial Contamination in Healthcare Settings

Evaluating Disposable Sampling Swabs for Monitoring Microbial Contamination in Healthcare Settings The hospital surface environment can act as a reservoir for pathogenic microorganisms, posing a risk for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). As concerns grow over the role of environmental contamination in disease transmission, researchers have sought to understand the...

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2024-04-08

Buccal Swabs: An Epigenetic Approach to Age Estimation

Buccal Swabs: An Epigenetic Approach to Age Estimation Over the past two decades, forensic genetics has witnessed remarkable advancements, enabling investigators to uncover additional characteristics from unidentified samples beyond genetic profiles. One notable area of interest is predicting age or phenotypic traits through the analysis of epigenetic patterns, specifica...

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2024-04-06

How Oral Sampling Swabs Could Enhance Tuberculosis Diagnosis

How Oral Sampling Swabs Could Enhance Tuberculosis Diagnosis Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge worldwide, responsible for numerous deaths annually. Accurate and accessible diagnostic methods are crucial in combating this infectious disease. The research explored in this article delves into the potential of oral sampling swabs as an alternati...

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2024-04-05

The Gentle Approach: OP/Na Swabbing for Comfortable COVID-19 Surveillance

The Gentle Approach: OP/Na Swabbing for Comfortable COVID-19 Surveillance What is OP/Na swabbing? OP/Na swabbing, or oropharyngeal and nasal swabbing, is a minimally invasive method for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It involves taking a combined sample from the back of the throat and one nostril using a single swab. This approach aims to ma...

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2024-04-03

Where Do Oropharyngeal Swabs Fit in TB Diagnosis?

Where Do Oropharyngeal Swabs Fit in TB Diagnosis? Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, with millions of new cases reported annually. Diagnosing TB, especially in certain populations, can be challenging due to the difficulty in obtaining sputum samples. This is where oropharyngeal swabs come into play, offering a promising alternative for TB detection. ...

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2024-03-29

Scientists Discover Glowing Shrimp Molecule That Instantly Detects COVID

Scientists Discover Glowing Shrimp Molecule That Instantly Detects COVID Scientists in Japan have come up with a clever new way to rapidly detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. They've harnessed a bioluminescent molecule found naturally in certain tiny shrimp-like creatures called Cypridina. Here's how it works: This glowing molecule reacts specificall...

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2024-03-28

Everything You Need to Know About Specimen Collection Swabs

Everything You Need to Know About Specimen Collection Swabs I. Introduction A specimen collection swab is a medical device used to collect and transfer samples from the human body for laboratory testing and diagnosis. It consists of a fibrous swab tip attached to a shaft or stick. Proper specimen collection is critical for obtaining accurate and reliable diag...

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2024-03-26

The Role of Deep Nasopharyngeal Swabbing in Horses

The Role of Deep Nasopharyngeal Swabbing in Horses Timely identification of respiratory viral infections in horses is crucial for implementing effective quarantine measures and preventing widespread outbreaks. Traditional virus isolation techniques, though reliable, often require several days to yield results. In contrast, real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) offers a faste...

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2024-03-23

Find Sample Collection and Transport Kits

Find Sample Collection and Transport Kits Mantacc offers a comprehensive selection of collection and transport kits equipped with patented flocked or fiber-wrapped swabs. These kits are coupled with specialized transport media designed to safely collect specimens while preserving sample integrity. This approach ensures reliable downstream testing...

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2024-03-23

MRSA Nasopharyngeal Swab Screening: A Crucial Step in Infection Control

MRSA Nasopharyngeal Swab Screening: A Crucial Step in Infection Control Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a serious bacterial infection that poses a significant threat in healthcare environments. By detecting MRSA colonization through nasopharyngeal swabs, we can identify individuals carrying the bacteria and take appropriate preventive measures. ...

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2024-03-18

The Pulse of Passion: Mantacc's High-Octane Sales Team Ignites CACLP 2024

The Pulse of Passion: Mantacc's High-Octane Sales Team Ignites CACLP 2024 The brightly lit exhibition hall in the Chongqing International Expo Center was a flurry of activity, with exhibitors from around the world vying to showcase their latest medical devices and consumables. Amidst the bustling crowds, Booth N5-2015 stood out - a hub of youthful energy where Mantacc's ...

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2024-03-14

Oral Fluid Drug Testing: Facts and Figures

Oral Fluid Drug Testing: Facts and Figures In recent years, drug abuse in the workplace has become an increasingly pressing issue. According to statistics, workplace drug test positivity rates reached a 16-year high of 4.5% in 2019. There is a strong correlation between substance abuse and higher rates of workplace accidents, absenteeism, and employee turnover. Therefore...

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2024-03-13

Saliva as a Diagnostic Specimen Unravels HPV and STI Connections

Saliva as a Diagnostic Specimen Unravels HPV and STI Connections The oral cavity is a crucial part of the human body, intricately linked to overall well-being. By collecting saliva samples, we can gain insights into an individual's oral health status and promptly identify and prevent potential disease risks. Investigating Oral Human Papillomavirus Infecti...

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2024-03-13

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Saliva Collection, Transportation, Handling, and Storage Techniques

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Saliva Collection, Transportation, Handling, and Storage Techniques Human saliva, a unique bodily fluid, has garnered significant interest from researchers due to its distinctive advantages. Compared to traditional blood sampling, saliva collection is non-invasive, convenient, and cost-effective, with subjects more willing to cooperate. Sali...

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2024-03-13

Avian Influenza Monitoring: Swab Pool Size and Viral Transport Media Matter

Avian Influenza Monitoring: Swab Pool Size and Viral Transport Media Matter The traditional method for avian influenza virus surveillance involves pooling 5 ostrich tracheal swabs in a 50% v/v phosphate-buffered saline (PBS): glycerol transport medium without antibiotics, followed by RT-qPCR testing. However, this approach has limitations, including poor virus isolation ...

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2024-03-12

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Swab Performances: Spotlighting Flocked Swabs

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Swab Performances: Spotlighting Flocked Swabs What are Flocked Swabs? Flocked swabs are a novel type of sampling swab with a nap-like structure comprising numerous vertically-aligned microfibers on the sampling head. Unlike traditional swabs made of wound fibers, flocked swabs boast a larger surface area, potentially enhancing sample ...

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2024-03-07

HPV Self-Sampling: A Frontier for Boosting Cervical Cancer Screening Rates

HPV Self-Sampling: A Frontier for Boosting Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Are you aware that HPV self-sampling can significantly increase cervical cancer screening uptake? A recent randomized controlled trial conducted in North Carolina has yielded remarkable results. The study, known as the My Body, My Test-3 (MBMT-3) trial, took place from April 2016 to December 2019 ...

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2024-03-07

Blastocystis and Dengue: The Hidden Connection Worsening Your Symptoms

Blastocystis and Dengue: The Hidden Connection Worsening Your Symptoms Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has become a global health threat, with major clinical manifestations including high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms. Interestingly, these symptoms are also commonly observed in individuals infected with Blastocystis sp., a parasite frequently found in...

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2024-03-06

Exploring New Frontiers: Rectal Swabs as an Alternative to Fecal Sampling

Exploring New Frontiers: Rectal Swabs as an Alternative to Fecal Sampling Fecal sampling has been the conventional method for analyzing the gut microbiota, but it comes with several drawbacks. Patients are often reluctant to handle and transport their own stool samples, leading to low compliance rates. Moreover, collecting fecal samples "on demand" in a clinical setting ...

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2024-03-06

Maintaining Biological Integrity: The Crucial Role of Transport Media

Maintaining Biological Integrity: The Crucial Role of Transport Media Efficient transport media are vital for preserving the integrity of biological samples during collection, storage, and transportation. The ability of transport media to maintain sample viability and prevent molecular degradation directly impacts subsequent analyses and detection efforts. A study conduc...

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2024-03-06

How to Maintain Legionella Pneumophila Viability During Sampling and Detection?

How to Maintain Legionella Pneumophila Viability During Sampling and Detection? Legionella pneumophila is an aquatic bacterium found in natural and man-made water systems, capable of causing severe pneumonia. For water and biofilm sampling, maintaining bacterial viability and nucleic acid stability during collection and transport is crucial. Italian health authorities re...

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2023-09-08

Everything You Need To Know About Flocked Swabs

Everything You Need To Know About Flocked Swabs What are flocked swabs? Flocked swabs are a specialized type of swab with an applicator tip coated in ultra-short nylon fibers arranged perpendicularly. This innovative design creates a velvet-like texture on the tip that maximizes sample collection and release. Unlike traditional spun swabs, flocked swabs use a thin a...

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2023-08-15

Everything You Need To Know About CHG Swabsticks

Everything You Need To Know About CHG Swabsticks What are CHG swabsticks? Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) swabsticks are antiseptic wipes used to prepare skin prior to injections, surgical procedures, or access of indwelling medical devices. They contain CHG, an antimicrobial that reduces bacteria on the skin. Why use CHG swabsticks? Using CHG swabsti...

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2023-08-08

How to Prevent DNA Degradation in Urine Samples?

How to Prevent DNA Degradation in Urine Samples? DNA in urine degrades rapidly, which hinders its application in individual identification. How can we prevent DNA degradation in urine and improve its value in forensics? What substances in urine promote DNA degradation? Urine contains urea, uric acid, creatine, mineral salts, urokinase and other substances tha...

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2023-08-08

UTI Stops DNA Degradation in Frozen Forensic Urine Samples

UTI Stops DNA Degradation in Frozen Forensic Urine Samples Urine represents an abundant and easily accessible biological material that could provide an alternative source of DNA for forensic genotyping and identification. However, DNA from urinary epithelial cells and cell-free DNA tends to degrade rapidly from enzymatic, chemical, and microbial damage during storage. This...

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2023-08-02

How Hydrophobicity Makes THC Tricky to Handle Analytically

How Hydrophobicity Makes THC Tricky to Handle Analytically Why is THC so Extremely Hydrophobic? THC is highly hydrophobic, with an octanol-water partition coefficient (log Kow) as high as 6.4. This extreme hydrophobicity arises from THC's chemical structure containing effective alkyl substituents and aromatic ring systems. The numerous nonpolar C-H bonds in THC stre...

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2023-08-02

Saliva Collector Benefits for Roadside Drug Testing

Saliva Collector Benefits for Roadside Drug Testing Drug testing has advanced significantly in recent years, with increasing use of alternative specimens to blood or urine to detect drug exposure. Oral fluid has emerged as a promising non-invasive specimen for drug testing, particularly to identify recent drug use. Technological developments have also enabled on-site oral ...

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2023-07-26

Mantacc in Spotlight: An Exciting First Day at ADLM 2023

Mantacc in Spotlight: An Exciting First Day at ADLM 2023 From July 25th to 27th, 2023, the 75th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo will be held grandly at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, USA. This grand event will bring together 941 exhibiting companies from more than 100 countries and regions around the world, becoming an international eve...

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2023-07-11

The Potential of Buccal Swab for DNA Age Prediction

The Potential of Buccal Swab for DNA Age Prediction The study of genetics has opened up new avenues for understanding age and the aging process. One such avenue is DNA methylation (DNAm), a biological process involving the addition of a methyl group to the DNA molecule. Changes in DNA methylation patterns have been associated with aging, and these changes can pot...

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2023-06-21

The CHG Applicator: Championing Effective Skin Preparation

The CHG Applicator: Championing Effective Skin Preparation The cornerstone of any successful medical procedure is rooted in meticulous preparation, and one of the most vital steps is skin preparation using a CHG applicator. CHG, or Chlorhexidine Gluconate, combined with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), forms the bedrock of these indispensable applicators. The role they play in the...

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2023-05-30

The Ultimate Guide to Stuart Transport Media

The Ultimate Guide to Stuart Transport Media Stuart Transport Media, invented by Dr. R.D Stuart, was the first media designed for transporting clinical swab samples. It is typically used in various medical and clinical settings for the collection and transportation of samples for testing. The media is available in liquid form for rapid strep A antigen tests and aerobic c...

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2023-05-05

Your One-stop Source For Everything Amies Transport Medium

Your One-stop Source For Everything Amies Transport Medium Welcome to our guide on everything you need to know about Amies transport medium. If you work in microbiology, you're probably familiar with Amies transport medium - it's a widely used transport medium for the collection and preservation of clinical specimens for bacterial culture. This medium is designed to keep...

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2023-04-28

Everything You Need To Know About Cary-Blair Transport Medium

Everything You Need To Know About Cary-Blair Transport Medium Cary-Blair Transport Medium has become an indispensable tool in the field of microbiology. It plays a crucial role in the preservation and transportation of bacterial specimens, particularly those related to enteric pathogens. As microbiological analysis relies on accurate and timely diagnosis, the use...

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2022-11-28

How Should DNA Sample Collections Be Managed?

How Should DNA Sample Collections Be Managed? What are the sources of DNA that can be sampled for studying human genetic variation? Peripheral blood is the most common source of DNA for studying human genetic variation. Standard protocols allow 10,000-50,000 assays to be performed on the DNA from a single 10 mL blood sample. The number of assays can be increased to ...

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2018-07-24

How Has Specimen Collection Changed Over the Years?

How Has Specimen Collection Changed Over the Years? Specimen collection devices like swabs and blood collection tubes play a critical role in healthcare and research. But how did we get to where we are today? What were the key innovations that shaped specimen collection as we know it? In the early days of modern medicine, specimen collection was difficult ...

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