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New Real-Time PCR Kits
 
20-8-2010
 
Cosmos Biomedical Ltd. are committed to increasing the infectious disease product range and are proud to introduce a comprehensive new range of real-time PCR kits. Kits will be compatable with a number of open systems and will be competitively priced.
 
The range will include kits for Bacteriology, for example; Salmonella and Shigella and kits for Virology, for example; HCV, HIV etc.
 
The full list of CE marked Products will be posted soon. Please check back soon for more details or contact us via our contacts page.
 
 

MES Scheme Update

 19-08-2010

1. Registration Period

Cosmos Biomedical have extended the regestration period from 12 Months to 15 months to allow registrants to complete existing activities. The price remains the same for existing registrants. This will come into effect from the date of re-registration. For example; if you registered in August 2010 you will be registered until November 2011.

2. MES Cards

Cosmos Biomedical have taken the decision to include MES cards as part of the web-text so that questions and text are located together for convenience. This will enable the scheme to run more efficiently online. Eventually the posted MES cards will be phased out in favour of the online versions. However, we will still continue to print MES cards for those registrants that wish to continue receiving them. Please note that from this date all current MES cards and crosswords are electronically available for registrants to view and download via the MES card index. (To save card image right click image and 'save as')

3. Re-registration

If you wish to continue participating in the MES scheme, please check your Cosmos Biomedical registration number which should contain the month and year of registration, for example; CB/CPD100-11-09 which corresponds to November 2009. Therefore the registrant should re-register by the end of November this year. The following period of registration will then be 15 months. We will not be sending out re-registration reminders so please check your MES registration has not expired. If your registration has expired then we will be unable to mark activities and award CPD points.

4. Password Protection

Cosmos Biomedical is now preparing to implement a secure MES site which will be password protected. Non-registrants and registrants whose registration period has expired will not be able to access the web-text or activities. Updates on the change-over will be given in the near future.

5. MES Updates

MES updates will be posted frequently to allow efficient communication to all registrants. Please check back regularly for important announcements.

6. New MES Activities

Cosmos Biomedical will be introducing a number of new MES activities specifically tailored to all aspects of laboratory work. Examples of these are as follows;

  • Health and Saftey Issues
  • Case Studies
  • Control of Infection
  • Diagnostic Techniques
  • Quality Assurance / Quality Control
  • Famous Microbiologists
  • CPA Issues

These will become available from September 2010

 

7. Cosmos Biomedical

Cosmos Biomedical is officially authorised by the IBMS to award 3 CPD points for every completed activity. CPD certificates are normally sent out in batches. The decision has been taken, where possible, to scan certificates electronically and send them via email. For registrants who do not posess an email facility, we will continue to send written certificates via post.

8. Copyright and Trademark

Cosmos Biomedical have copyrighted and trademarked all facets of the MES Scheme including the above activities, MES Cards and related images. Only current registrants are authorised to download MES related materials. Unauthorised use of material or infringement of copyright may result in legal action.

 

 

Mikrogen Control Sera Product Range

New for 2010 - Exclusive to Cosmos Biomedical in UK and ROI

200μl High Quality Control Sera

  • ANA/ENA
    • IgG positive                                                CB26017
    • IgG negative                                               CB26013                    
  • Bordetella pertussis
    • IgG positive                                                CB25717
    • IgG negative                                               CB25718
    • IgG/IgA negative                                         CB25713
  • Borrelia
    • IgG positive                                                CB4227
    • IgG negative                                               CB4219
    • IgG/IgM negative                                         CB4223
  • Campylobacter
    • IgG positive                                                CB26217
    • IgA positive                                                CB26219
    • IgG/IgA negative                                         CB26213
  • Chylamidia
    • IgG positive                                                CB26117
    • IgA positive                                                CB26119
    • IgG/IgA negative                                         CB26113
  • CMV
    • IgG positive                                                CB25517
    • IgM positive                                                CB25518
    • IgG/IgM negative                                         CB25513
  • EBV
    • IgG positive                                                CB24507
    • IgM positive                                                CB24518
    • IgG/IgM negative                                         CB24513
  • Helicobacter
    • IgG positive                                                CB24727
    • IgA positive                                                CB24729
    • IgG/IgA negative                                         CB24724
  • HEV
    • IgG positive                                                CB25017
  • HSV
    • IgG positive                                                CB25317
    • IgG negative                                               CB25313
  • Parvovirus B19
    • IgG positive                                                CB24417
    • IgM positive                                                CB24418
    • IgG/IgM negative                                         CB24403
  • Rubella Virus
    • IgG positive                                                CB24917
  • Toxoplasma
    • IgG positive                                                CB25917
    • IgM positive                                                CB25918
    • IgG/IgM negative                                         CB25913
  • Treponema (Syphilis)
    • IgG positive                                                CB25117
    • IgM positive                                                CB25118
    • IgG/IgM negative                                         CB25113
  • Yersinia
    • IgG positive                                                CB24617
    • IgA positive                                                CB24619
    • IgG/IgA negative                                         CB24613

Many additional sera underway. Please ask if you require sera not on this list.

 

 

 

Digital Microscope Cameras

 

 

LOW  COST, 1.3mp, 3.2mp and 5.0mp Digital Microscope Eyepiece Cameras.

 

EXCLUSIVELY from Cosmos Biomedical!

 

Higher Resolution Cameras Available Soon!

 

 

 

INCLUDES, CAMERA, SOFTWARE AND EYEPIECE ADAPTOR

 

NEWLY DEVELOPED High resolution optics camera, (1.3mp, 3.0mp and 5.0mp)

  • Optical micrometer measuring tool as standard.
  • Ts view digital imaging software, (Windows XP / Vista / Win7 compatible)
  • Adaptor allows Compatibility with many different manufacturers microscopes, (Olympus, Leica, Nikon, etc).
  • Works on dissecting, fluorescent, light / compound and inverted microscopes, etc.
  • Full training and support with 18 months warranty.
  • CE MARKED
  • Free immersion oil with every purchase – RAL Immersion oil is  non toxic, highly viscous, designed for student use, non fluorescent, CE marked, specially designed 10ml dropper bottle. 

Existing model

CB/MA88-0.3MP  LP £ 299.00

                               

New Models

CB/MA88-1.5MP  LP £ 399.00

CB/MA88-3.0MP  LP £ 499.00

 

 

New products for HEV Detection and Confirmation
 
CURRENTLY THE MOST ACCURATE AND RELIABLE HEV ANTIBODY DETECTION SYSTEMS AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET!
 

'Improvement of viral hepatitis screening (Non A-C) by sensitive Hepatitis E virus serology' View Document

'HEV recomWELL HEV IgG/IgM :Test principle and procedure' View Document

'Are Hepatitis E virus (HEV) ELISAs suitable for screening and monitoring infection?' View Poster

 

Please contact us for details

  *Latest Microbiology Education Series release*

Presenting the Cosmos Biomedical Microbiology Education Series

Bacteriology Postcard No. 2: View Webpage now

 

 

Presenting the Cosmos Biomedical Microbiology Education Series

Mycology: Postcard No. 2: View webpage now

 

 

If you haven't received this card and wish to participate in the Education Series, please contact us.

 

 

 

Training / Education Announcement

 

Academic collaboration with The University of Nottingham

 

Cosmos Biomedical Ltd is delighted to announce the forthcoming availability of the “Virtual Microbiology Laboratory”, (VML) to complement the Microbiology Education Series, (MES). The VML will be available under license through Cosmos Biomedical’s unique collaboration with the University of Nottingham where the VML was designed and developed. The VML will be available in January 2008.

 

For further details, contact our customer services department for an information sheet. Tel.: 01530 272 738 / 736 or 07970 907 977.

 

 *Latest Microbiology Education Series release*

Parasitology Crossword No.2

Follow this link to Parasitology Crossword No.2

*New Website Facility*

Product Packages for the laboratory diagnosis of specific infectious diseases

*New Product Release*

Medac VZV serology kits

Medac International announce the launch of the following products for the serological diagnosis of VZV:

The test systems are compatible with the other medac ELISAs and are fully automatable. Results are software-assisted so are rapidly analysed including interpretation.

 

For more details of these products click here or go to the Medac International website: http://www.medac.de/medac_international/txt_files/news/119011280798928.htm

*New Product Release*

Tristel Duo - the world's first rapid action sporocidal surface cleaner

Tristel Duo incorporates patented chlorine dioxide chemistry combined with a highly effective cleaning action. It can kill all organisms on a surface with a contact time of only 30 seconds. It is rapidly effective against all the organisms that pose the threat of hospital acquired infection, including Clostridium difficile, MRSA, E.coli, Salmonella, Acinetobacter baumanii and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Biocidally, Tristel Duo is far superior to a wipe that uses triclosan, chlorhexidine gluconate, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), chlorine releasing compounds (NaDCC), alcohol, a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC), or combinations of alcohol and QACSs.

See fact sheet

See product details

 

 *New Product Release*

High Quality, Non Toxic Microscope Immersion Oil

 For a free 10ml evaluation sample, please specify your interest on the 'Contact Us' page in the Cosmos Biomedical website (one bottle per laboratory)

Cosmos Biomedical are pleased to offer a 10% discount on initial orders of immersion oil. Product details are given below:

Product

Code

Quantity

Price

Pack Immersion 100

CB76/340 100

10x10ml (100ml)

£27.18

Pack Immersion 150

CB76/340 150

6x25ml (150ml)

£23.98

Pack Immersion 300

CB76/340 300

6x50ml (300ml)

£41.36

 

** Special Announcement **

 Cosmos Biomedical's Microbiology Education Series for Continuing Professional Development

Cosmos Biomedical is delighted to announce its participation in the development of an eLearning CPD scheme. Further details to follow. 

For further details of the Microbiology Education Series CPD Scheme, please click here: CPD Scheme - An Explanation

How do I claim IBMS-accredited CPD points?

 

Please visit the IBMS website: www.ibms.org

 

Presenting the Cosmos Biomedical Microbiology Education Series

Parasitology: Postcard No. 1

 

 

If you have recieved either of these cards (above or below) via the post you are entitled to book a demonstration our Digital Microscope Camera and complimentary lunch for laboratory staff. Follow this link to the Microbiology Education Series page for learning tasks, to find answers to the postcard's questions and to book your demonstration lunch.

If you haven't received this card and wish to participate in the Education Series, please contact us.

 

Bacteriology: No. 1

*New Product Release*

EBV EBNA-1-IgG ELISA PKS

 

In brief: Efficient serological testing for EBV is usually considered to begin with detection of EBNA 1 IgG. Further diagnostic steps are necessary only if EBNA 1 IgG is not detected. The EBNA-1-IgG ELISA-PKS kit, manfactured by MEDAC, Wedel, Germany, quantitatively detects antibodies directed specifically against nuclear antigen. It implements the principle of single-point quantification.

Published laboratory evaluation of this kit (see below *), in comparison with other methods, shows its 'excellent performance.'

* Gartner, B.C., R.D. Hess, D. Brandt, A Kruse, A. Rethwilm, K. Roemer and N. Mueller-Lantzsch (2003). "Evaluation of four commercially available Epstein-Barr virus enzyme immunoassay with an immunofluorescence assay as a reference method." Clin Diagn Lab Immunol 10: 78-82.

See published article - http://www.pubmedcentral.org/picrender.fcgi?artid=145280&blobtype=pdf

See kit Evaluation Data Request Product Information

 

Also available from Cosmos Biomedical Ltd:

  • EBV VCA IgM ELA Test PKS - see safety data sheet, IFU (short), IFU (comprehensive) 

  • EBV VCA IgG ELA Test PKS - see safety data sheet, IFU (short), IFU (comprehensive) 

 

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