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How the coronavirus (COVID-19) nasal swab test works?
Dec 08 , 2020
Testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is increasing in many communities.But who actually needs coronavirus testing, and how does COVID-19 nasal swab test work? The person doing the test will insert a long stick into the end with a very soft brush in your nose and rotate it for a few seconds. The soft bristles will collect secretion samples for analysis. The test uses antigen detection to de...
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Matters Needing Attention In Labeling Pathological Specimens
Jan 26 , 2021
It is very important to mark the specimens of the pathology laboratory properly. The College of pathologists previously estimated that the average cost of labeling errors was about $280,000 per million specimens, with some of the larger institutes costing more than $1 million a year. 1 the wrong marking of samples also leads to an inability to provide proper and timely care for patients, which can...
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What Test Tube Should Be Used for Low Temperature Preservation of Samples
Jun 01 , 2021
Cryopreservation, the preservation of biomaterials at a sufficiently low temperature to prevent cell division while maintaining integrity and stability, is the basis of modern biological experiments. In addition to the selection of equipment and methods, the selection of appropriate storage tubes is equally important for success. Proper use and low-temperature preservation ensure that the material...
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Why Your Label Comes off the Freezing Tube
Jun 08 , 2021
Low temperature and frozen storage of sensitive samples may present challenges. Samples that need to be stored in extremely cold conditions need to be properly and carefully labeled to maintain sample integrity, but labeling under these conditions can be tricky. Your test tube and cryogenic or frozen label may need to withstand liquid nitrogen, temperatures as low as - 196 centigrade, and laborato...
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Cervical Cancer Screening:What You Need to Know
Jun 22 , 2021
When to do cervical cancer screening? How is the inspection conducted? This article will help you understand the appropriate age for cervical cancer examination and the relevant test standards. What is the pasteurization test? Pap test, also known as "Pap smear examination", is a cervical cancer screening examination method proposed by Dr. George Papanicolaou in 1943. The Pap test involves using a...
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Why Do Flocking Swabs Provide Better Specimen Collection
Jun 29 , 2021
Flocked Swab marks the latest development of disposable specimen collection equipment. Flocking refers to the process of coating (multiple fibers) on the surface coated with adhesive, which is called flocking to strengthen sample collection. All flocking swabs have certain advantages in many applications. The reason why flocking swab is a good choice for laboratory professionals to collect specime...
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What Is Blood Collection Tube and Why Is It Important?
Jul 13 , 2021
In recent decades, the Blood Collection Tube has been proved to be a critical resource in the medical and scientific fields. A collection tube provides a convenient way to transport and test blood. If you are responsible for purchasing in a hospital, laboratory, or other medical institution, you need to know the Serum Collection Tube as much as possible. In this article, we wil...
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What Tube Do You Use For PRP?
Jul 13 , 2021
Platelet rich plasma therapy contains injecting a small amount of the patient's own blood to release various growth factors. It has recently become one of the latest trends of beauty and medical practice. It is not difficult to see why PRP therapy may treat many problems from wound healing to skin regeneration. But the success of PRP treatment depends largely on the preparation of PRP: tools and a...