Molecular testing for rabies: a handbook

by | Jan 12, 2025 | Applications

Rabies testing must be fast, accurate, and unambiguous. It must minimize operator exposure and laboratory expense. The gold standard for rabies detection is the direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) test. In May 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Viral RNA Purification with Redbud NA1

by | Dec 11, 2024 | Applications

The Wadsworth Center (Albany, New York) recently evaluated Redbud NA1 for its ability to extract viral RNA from clinical samples and viral isolates. Results were presented in Griesemer et al., “Initial Evaluation of a Compact Automated Extraction System for Viral RNA...