"Wastewater-based surveillance is valuable as it allows for the detection of pathogens before symptomatic cases are identified. In Korea, wastewater surveillance has been implemented, and the detection of various pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, has been confirmed. To simultaneously detect multiple pathogens, TaqMan Array Cards (TAC) have been introduced and proven to be highly useful in wastewater surveillance. Although wastewater surveillance has its limitations, it has proven to be a valu ... Read More

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Solicitation #: 2023-040-6977 Dallas County Texas is seeking bids for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Analysis for Post-Conviction DNA Testing. A BidSync account is required to view any additional details. Due date: 14 September 2023, 2:00 p.m. CDT ... Read More

"Millions of people around the world are sickened or killed due to food or waterborne pathogens. The efficiency of sample processing, testing, analyst skill and reference materials all play a role in producing accurate results to ensure the safety and fitness of the world’s food and water supplies. Most countries have regulations and limits for the safety of food and water for human consumption. In this webinar, we look at the impact of sample processing and testing on the true determination o ... Read More

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Semaphore Solutions will be offering another “office hours” session for all Clarity LIMS users on Wednesday, September 13th, at 1pm PST/4pm EST.  The agenda will consist of: Open floor ‘question and answer’ discussion for participants A discussion of Clarity Utility Steps and when they are useful How to mitigate workflow reconfiguration by accessioning control samples Browser tricks to get more usable Clarity real estate Call for topics for future Office Hours sessio ... Read More

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"This presentation will provide an overview of the political landscape in Washington, DC, in the 118th Congress, along with updates on federal legislation to support the laboratory workforce, reimbursement for laboratory services, and a risk-based framework for regulating clinical laboratory testing. The presentation will also cover proposed and future anticipated proposals to change CLIA workforce regulations." ... Read More

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"This 'Continual Improvement' webinar will provide an overview of the most common CLIA deficiencies in 2022 and ideas for avoiding noncompliance. The presenters will also review new CMS rules for remote review that were published at the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and provide an update on efforts to reform the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) provisions that are used to calculate laboratory reimbursement. The ongoing saga of FDA regulation of laboratory-developed tests co ... Read More

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"Welcome to the 7th annual cannabis testing symposium, an exclusive gathering designed specifically for cannabis scientists and researchers. This industry-leading event brings together experts and innovators in the field to shed light on the hottest topics and emerging trends in cannabis testing lab practices. This online symposium will cover: Method development for hemp fibers Auditing to combat cannabis misinformation Quantification of psilocin and psilocybin in psychedelic mushrooms ... Read More

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Solicitation #: 75N96023Q00132 "The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is one (1) of 27 research institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The mission of the NIEHS is to discover how the environment affects people in order to promote healthier lives. The Branches & Laboratories at NIEHS fall under the Intramural Research and the ... Read More

Solicitation #: 23-44 The City of Ann Arbor, Michigan "is seeking qualified Contractors to perform analyses for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and additional compounds in potable and non-potable water samples, as well as other matrices, collected by the City staff. Analyses will be required for both short-term and long-term projects. The term of this agreement will be for one (1) year, with the option to renew for up to four (4) 1-year extensions, provided both parties agree to a ... Read More

Solicitation #: 2023-13 The West Valley Water District in San Bernardino County, California is seeking proposals for analytical laboratory testing services of drinking water. Log-in required for further details. Due date: 05 September 2023, 5:58 p.m. PDT ... Read More