This recently published article describes the risk of COVID-19 transmission through GI shedding, and the potential role of endoscopies as a vector for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Screening methods, such as the use of lactoferrin testing, can help identify which patients urgently need endoscopic examination and those who may be able to wait, to improve patient and … Continue reading
Dr. David Lyerly, Chief Scientific Officer at TECHLAB, led a 30 minute discussion during which he reviewed the relationship between C. difficile, acute respiratory disease, and hospital acquired infections. We also discussed the latest IDSA guidelines, as well as practical C. difficile testing solutions to help laboratories adapt to changing demands due to COVID-19. A … Continue reading
TECHLAB would like to share the steps we have taken to ensure the supply of our family of QUIK CHEK™ rapid diagnostics and CHEK™ ELISA diagnostic kits. Read more about our plan here. Please be safe and stay healthy. We are all in this together… Continue reading
C. difficile is the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections and greatly influences hospital infection rates and patient treatment protocols. Jodie Lee, MBA, MS, Marketing Manager at TECHLAB will lead a discussion on C. difficile testing algorithms and best practices for healthcare systems. The complimentary educational session will occur during the SCACM 2020 Spring Meeting in … Continue reading
TECHLAB scientists Janice Buss, PhD and Michelle Santiago participated in filming a video that will accompany a manuscript on Campylobacter culture methods to determine the detection and survival of Campylobacter jejuni from human fecal specimens in transport media. Stay tuned for links to the manuscript and the video, both of which will be available soon!… Continue reading
When used as a front line test in a two-step algorithm, the C. DIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE test dramatically reduced Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s standard infection ratio average from 1.3 to 0.3, markedly below the national average. Read the full article here… Continue reading
TECHLAB is proud to support the C. diff Foundation, a non-profit organization that advocates for C. difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, clinical trials, and environmental safety worldwide. The 7th annual C. diff Conference and Health Expo brings together leading international healthcare professionals, executives, physicians, researchers, academics, clinical trial professionals, and health advocates to discuss health … Continue reading
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Read the entire article here: https://newsroom.uvahealth.com/2019/04/22/revealed-the-secret-superpower-that-makes-c-difficile-so-deadly… Continue reading
On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. David Lyerly and James Boone joined Nancy Caralla, Executive Director of the C. diff Foundation, on the C. diff radio broadcast of Spores and More. Together, they discussed C. difficile research, clinical assays, autoimmune diseases including Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and C. difficile guidelines. Listen to the full episode here… Continue reading