QCMD will use the universal biological sample stabilisation virusPHIX-P9™ as the matrix within its forthcoming SARS-CoV-2 antigen EQA pilot scheme. Studies have proven that virusPHIX-P9™ is both capable of inactivating SARS-CoV-2 as well as stabilizing clinical samples at ambient temperatures. Extensive testing at QCMD has shown that virusPHIX-P9™ is compatible with a variety of SARS-CoV-2 [...]
We are pleased to share our latest product brochure detailing our range of blood grouping (CE and non-CE), febrile antigens, latex agglutination and syphilis/TPHA screening tests. Download brochure here Rapid Labs have been producing high quality blood grouping reagents at our UK laboratory using British manufactured monoclonal cell lines for more than 12 years. We [...]
We are proud to announce that Rapid Labs has reduced the amount of plastic packaging in our Blood Grouping & Febrile Antigen 10 x 10ml Vial Kits by 97%, removing nearly 2 tonnes of plastic from circulation each year. Our kits were previously packaged in PVC trays (polyvinyl chloride) a durable yet highly unrecyclable plastic. [...]
We are proud to be partnering with a number of laboratories around the world for the validation of virusPHIX+™ as a viral transport medium for SARS-CoV-2 testing. Virus Inactivation A recent study from the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, UK concluded that virusPHIX+™ inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in as little as 10 minutes when treated at a 1:1 [...]
Congratulations to Gianmarco Raddi, PhD on the publication of ‘Mosquito cellular immunity at single-cell resolution’ in Science. The study discusses the discovery of new types of mosquito immune cells, including a rare cell type that could be involved in limiting malaria infection, as well as identifying molecular pathways implicated in controlling the malaria parasite. [...]
Rapid Labs have been awarded an £80,000 grant from Tendring District Council to increase production capacity at their biomedical facility in Little Bentley. The grant has contributed towards the cost of a new ISO 8 clean room facility, which is primarily being used for the manufacture and development of a novel RNA stabiliser and virus [...]
We are pleased to announce that Rapid Labs Ltd have been awarded membership of the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA). BIVDA is the national industry association for the manufacturers and distributors of IVD products in the UK and currently represent more than 95% of the industry and over a hundred organisations ranging from British [...]
We are delighted to inform customers that you can now purchase our CentriVet range directly from our website. Our new online shop allows customers to order CentriVet products by credit/debit card, making it easier and more convenient to purchase products. Previously customers would have to fill out an enquiry form on our website to speak [...]
RNAssist Ltd., is a technology development company based in Cambridge UK specialised in biomolecule stabilisation and microbial inactivation. The range includes genoPHIX™ (for large tissue samples), vivoPHIX™ (for work involving single cell analysis) and virusPHIX™ (for the safe transport and handling of virus samples). Our lead product virusPHIX™ has been shown to stabilise RNA, DNA [...]
The Pasteur Institute has successfully demonstrated inactivation of the Zika Virus using vivoPHIX™: To determine the ability of vivoPHIX™ to inhibit ZIKV in mosquito tissue sample, ZIKV-infected mosquito midguts were dissected at 6 dpi. Mosquito midguts were then chopped into 3-4 small pieces then transfer into vivoPHIX™. Samples were then treated at 4 degree Celsius [...]