Sanger Sequencing in Diagnostic Labs
The sequencing of single or multiple genes is often the first step in the genetic diagnosis of a disease and informs subsequent treatment and care. The development of the Sanger sequencing method [...]
Ahead Of The (Melt) Curve: Building Resilient Labs with the QuantStudio™ Pro Series
Figure 1. QuantStudio™ 6 Pro Rapid, accurate HLA typing is essential for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) laboratories to successfully support deceased donor transplant programmes. Advancements in PCR technology have moved beyond basic [...]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Genetics, Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Promise of Newborn Screening
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a devastating group of autosomal recessive disorders that profoundly affects individuals and their families. Caused by deletions or mutations of the Survival Motor Neuron Gene 1 (SMN1), [...]
VH Bio becomes distribution partner for the PrimeStore® Molecular Transport Medium (MTM) in the UK and Republic of Ireland
VH Bio is pleased to announce that EKF Diagnostics have chosen us as an official UK distributor of their molecular transport medium, PrimeStore MTM®. EKF diagnostics experienced high global demand during the [...]
Going Green Together: VH Bio seeks like-minded manufacturers for sustainable partnerships
We are an award-winning supply partner for the Life Sciences research and diagnostic sector, providing responsive service and support to our customers in laboratories but, at VH Bio, we believe that business [...]
Can a technological shift in clinical pathogen identification improve patient outcome?
Our bodies are equipped to fight off many pathogens that enter our blood stream. But some microorganisms can take hold when our immune defences are overwhelmed or manage to evade entirely. One [...]
Q&A with VH Bio’s new team member, Jess
We are delighted to welcome Jess Brookes, Transplant Technical Sales Specialist, to the VH Bio team! Learn about her role at VH Bio, her background and interests: Describe what your job entails. [...]
Introducing Jess Brookes, VH Bio’s new Transplant Technical Sales Specialist
The Sage Gateshead music centre, across the River Tyne from Newcastle’s quayside (taken 5th January 2023) VH Bio is pleased to introduce our new Transplant Technical Sales Specialist, Jess Brookes, who [...]
3 reasons to upgrade your older Luminex® 200 to a FLEXMAP 3D® instrument
Luminex® instruments are an essential component within a modern H&I laboratory. The primary role of laboratories is to assess the immunological risk of donor-recipient pairs pre- and post-transplantation. This is mainly done [...]
LABScreen™ Extended Panels: Disentangling epitopes from antibody profiles
Introduction The success of transplantation is inextricably linked with measures implemented to reduce rejection. Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) have a crucial role in defence via antigen presentation but, in the context of [...]
Improved HLA antibody detection kits to support transplantation and virtual crossmatching
The success of transplantation is inextricably linked with the measures aimed to reduce rejection. Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) have a crucial role in defence via antigen presentation but, in the context of [...]
VH Bio backs If U Care Share’s 289 Mile Run for Suicide Prevention
For over four years, VH Bio has had a charity partnership with the If U Care Share Foundation, an independent charity based in the North East of England that promotes emotional well-being [...]
NewsAlison Wortley2025-04-15T10:47:42+00:00
