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The Viral Transport Medium: Keeping Viruses Stable Outside the Fridge
2023-10-16
The Viral Transport Medium: Keeping Viruses Stable Outside the Fridge
The Viral Transport Medium: Keeping Viruses Stable Outside the Fridge Transporting viruses at room temperature is a game changer. But how can we stop them degrading when they prefer the cold? Viruses don't like the heat. They remain stable when kept chilled at fridge-like temperatures of 2-8°C. But transporting clinical samples in cumbersome and expensive cold boxes...
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Comparing Cotton Swabs and Cytobrushes for PCR Detection of Female Genital Schistosomiasis
2023-10-16
Comparing Cotton Swabs and Cytobrushes for PCR Detection of Female Genital Schistosomiasis
Comparing Cotton Swabs and Cytobrushes for PCR Detection of Female Genital Schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms called schistosomes. Schistosoma haematobium worms can cause female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) when their eggs lodge in the female reproductive tract. FGS can lead to gynecological complications, but is poor...
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The Potential of Oropharyngeal Swabs for Rapid Diagnosis of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
2023-10-12
The Potential of Oropharyngeal Swabs for Rapid Diagnosis of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
The Potential of Oropharyngeal Swabs for Rapid Diagnosis of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major cause of hospitalization and death worldwide. Traditionally, sputum cultures have been used to identify the causative pathogens in CAP, but they are slow and insensitive. A recent study tried to find out if oropharyngeal (OP) swabs pro...
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Join Mantacc at MEDICA 2023 for Innovations in IVD Consumables and Sample Collection
2023-10-10
Join Mantacc at MEDICA 2023 for Innovations in IVD Consumables and Sample Collection
Join Mantacc at MEDICA 2023 for Innovations in IVD Consumables and Sample Collection MEDICA 2023 is fast approaching! As the world's largest medical trade fair, MEDICA brings together thousands of companies and tens of thousands of visitors each year in Düsseldorf, Germany to showcase the latest innovations in medical technology. This year's event takes place November 13...
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How do Fecal Samples Show Dysbiosis in Neonatal Jaundice?
2023-09-28
How do Fecal Samples Show Dysbiosis in Neonatal Jaundice?
How do Fecal Samples Show Dysbiosis in Neonatal Jaundice? Neonatal jaundice, affecting up to 80% of newborns, has been associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis. A study in 2021 by Ding et al. comprehensively profiled the gut microbiome in neonatal jaundice infants (NJI) versus healthy infants over the first year of life. What was the aim of the study? The stu...
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FOBT of Fecal Samples: A Simple Colorectal Cancer Screening Tool
2023-09-28
FOBT of Fecal Samples: A Simple Colorectal Cancer Screening Tool
FOBT of Fecal Samples: A Simple Colorectal Cancer Screening Tool Fecal samples can be used to detect hidden blood in the stool through tests like the fecal occult blood test (FOBT). The presence of blood may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, which could be caused by conditions like colorectal polyps or cancer. Screening asymptomatic patients over 50 years old with an ann...
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Necessity of Fecal Sample Collection for Intestinal Parasite Diagnosis
2023-09-28
Necessity of Fecal Sample Collection for Intestinal Parasite Diagnosis
Necessity of Fecal Sample Collection for Intestinal Parasite Diagnosis Fecal sample collection and analysis is an important diagnostic tool for detecting intestinal parasitic infections. In areas with poor sanitation and hygiene, intestinal parasites can be widespread and lead to significant morbidity, especially in children. Diagnosing these infections through stool exami...
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2023 National Holiday Notification
2023-09-28
2023 National Holiday Notification
2023 National Holiday Notification Dear Valued Clients, We would like to inform you that Mantacc will be closed for the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays from September 29th to October 5th, 2023. We will resume normal business operations on October 6th. During this time, our office will be closed. For any urgent matters, please leave us a message and we...
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Stool Sample Collection Kits: Why Is It Important?
2023-09-23
Stool Sample Collection Kits: Why Is It Important?
Stool Sample Collection Kits: Why Is It Important? Standardized protocols are key for microbiome studies. A study in 2019 reviewed a 3-day at-home stool collection kit that enables multi-omics analysis, highlighting its utility for epidemiology and applications in cancer & global health research. What is the human microbiome and why is it important? The h...
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Viral Transport Media: The Unsung Hero Supporting Accurate Diagnosis
2023-09-22
Viral Transport Media: The Unsung Hero Supporting Accurate Diagnosis
Viral Transport Media: The Unsung Hero of Clinical Diagnostics Behind every accurate medical diagnosis is a multi-step process that starts with proper clinical sample collection and transportation to the laboratory. The journey from patient to lab is fraught with challenges that can impact the integrity of the sample. Delicate viral particles can rapidly degrade without th...
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How Can We Preserve The Antimicrobial Activity of Nasal Secretions?
2023-09-22
How Can We Preserve The Antimicrobial Activity of Nasal Secretions?
How Can We Preserve The Antimicrobial Activity of Nasal Secretions? Do nasal secretions have antibacterial effects? A study in 1999 found that nasal fluid itself has the ability to kill bacteria. But the antibacterial strength varies between people, and depends on the type of bacteria. Some people's nasal fluid can gradually kill the bacteria already present in the ...
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Oral Swabs for Pigs: A Great Alternative for PRRSV Surveillance
2023-09-14
Oral Swabs for Pigs: A Great Alternative for PRRSV Surveillance
Oral Swabs for Pigs: A Great Alternative for PRRSV Surveillance Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) remains a major threat to swine health and causes significant economic losses worldwide. Effective surveillance and monitoring are crucial for PRRSV control in breeding herds. Serum is the gold standard sample for PRRSV RNA detection, but colle...
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