Abstract Antigen rapid test cards have become widely known due to their role in detecting respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza. However, the same […]
Improving Indexing Accuracy in NGS with Stubby UDI Primer Kits
Abstract High-throughput sequencing relies on multiplexing with short index sequences to separate samples after a pooled run. However, index hopping and barcode crosstalk can misassign […]
Future Directions in PCR Quality Control for Clostridioides difficile: Digital PCR and External Proficiency Testing
Why QC for C. difficile PCR needs an upgrade Clinical labs increasingly rely on nucleic-acid amplification tests for C. difficile detection, yet pre-analytical variability, differing […]
Standardization Challenges in Hormone-Binding Globulin ELISA: Towards Reliable Biomarker Measurement
Why SHBG ELISA standardization is hard Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a liver-derived glycoprotein that binds and transports sex steroids in blood and modulates their […]