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How to Take a Stool Sample with a Stool Collection Kit

If you’re having gastrointestinal issues, your doctor may have asked you to provide them with a stool sample for testing.  The following describes the steps for stool specimen collection. 1. Prepare a holder, such as a plastic bag, for collecting the stool. Place the holder in the toilet bowl, then open your bowels. 2. Using the stick provided, scoop a …

How to Use a Sampling Swab for Surface Monitoring

Surface monitoring using sampling swabs method is best to evaluate the effectiveness of hygiene procedures on uneven surfaces. The following describes the steps for surface monitoring using the swab method: The sampling swab is dipped into 5 ml neutralizer or broth medium and rubbed against the selected test area. The swab is returned into the test tube containing neutralizer or …

Free HPV Shots Drive Fight Against Cervical Cancer

China has backed the global strategy of accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer, which was initiated by the World Health Organization in November 2020, according to the National Health Commission. The strategy stipulates getting 90 percent of girls under 15 in 194 countries vaccinated with HPV vaccines by 2030, and set a target of eliminating cervical cancer through vaccination, screening …

China Has Seen a Significant Drop in the Number of COVID-19 Infections and Deaths

China has seen a significant drop in the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths from their peaks, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of daily COVID-19 deaths at hospitals across the country fell to 102 on Monday, from a peak of 4,273 on Jan 4, it said on Wednesday in a report on its …

Advance Approval a Must for COVID-19 Experiments

The Beijing Municipal Health Commission said on Wednesday that all experiments related to COVID-19 must be approved in advance by local or national health authorities, emphasizing that unauthorized tests and research are strictly prohibited. The health commission cited a recent notice released by the National Health Commission on the need to further enhance biosecurity measures involving the novel coronavirus. Laboratory …

Medlab Middle East 2023

Medico 2023 Medlab Middle East Exhibition https://www.chinamedonline.com/company/home/1863.html Medico 2023 Medlab Middle East Exhibition located at Dubai World Trade Center. It will last for 4 days from February 6th to February 9th, our booth number: Z3.C32. 700 medical laboratory manufacturers Bringing together more than 700 medical laboratory manufacturers from more than 40 countries around the world.  And more than 4,000 delegates will attend …

Procedure for Cervical Cell Collection

The following describes the steps for cervical cell collection: pinch the long handle of cervical swab with thumb and index finger, put the front part of swab into cervix and rotate the cervical swab for 3~5 circles in one direction. Take out the cervical swab, and put the cervical swab front part into the freezing tube with 5 mL preservation …

What Can a Mouth Swab Drug Tests Detect?

Mouth swab drug tests can check for the presence of the following substances in a person’s system: Alcohol Amphetamines Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — a compound in cannabis Cocaine Methamphetamine Opioids Phencyclidine (PCP) As consumables manufacturer in the field of in vitro diagnostic, MEDICO offers a range of mouth flocked swabs, If you are interested, please contact us.

COVID-19 Epidemic Wave Ends, No Significant Rebound Detected During Holiday

The current COVID-19 epidemic wave in China has ended, and the virus did not rebound significantly during the Spring Festival holiday, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said recently. Furthermore, no new virus mutations were identified during the recent epidemic, the Chinese CDC said in a report dated on Jan 25. The report compiled national surveillance data on …

Authorities Can Take Action to Limit COVID-19 Spread in Rural Areas

Local authorities can limit the scale, duration and frequency of events including fairs, weddings and funerals to control COVID-19 in rural areas, according to a guideline released on Wednesday. Issued by the State Council’s Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism, the country’s COVID-19 control task force, the guideline asked local governments to step up their management of key venues and events …

Omicron Variant XBB.1.5– Symptoms, Precautions, Remedies

The New Strain of Coronavirus has increased the tensions among various nations as the cases are rising day by day. Many Cases belonging to Covid XBB 1.5 Variant have been seen in the USA and Other Countries as well. According to WHO, Omicron XBB 1.5 Variant is very dangerous as compared to earlier variants and is highly transmissible. If you wish to …

What Are the Differences Between PCR, qPCR and RT-PCR?

PCR or polymerase chain reaction, is a biotechnological tool to amplify a gene of interest. Simple PCR is used for the detection and amplification of the gene. There are various advanced methods of PCR, which are used for various biotechnological, diagnostics and research purposes. qPCR or quantitative PCR is also known as real-time PCR. qPCR is used to quantify the …