Antigen vs. Antibody vs. qPCR: FAQ about tests for COVID-19
It’s more important than ever to be aware of the tests used in public health responses to viral outbreaks. In this post, we’ll discuss antigen, antibody, and PCR tests... Read More
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COVID-19 wastewater testing FAQs
What is COVID-19 wastewater testing? How does it work, and who can benefit from it? Get answers to questions about this vital early-warning system.... Read More
Research project to track presence of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia wastewater
Researchers across Nova Scotia are launching a project aimed at detecting the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19 in human wastewater, helping to identify the potential presence of... Read More
10 LuminUltra milestones of 2020
Like many companies, when we launched our strategic plan in January, we had no idea what the year would hold. We will remember 2020 not only as a year... Read More
LuminUltra and BuiltSpace partner with UBC scientists to test cleaning protocols, reducing the risk of COVID-19 spread in indoor educational spaces
Vancouver, B.C. – Dec. 14, 2020 – Biotechnology leader LuminUltra has partnered with BuiltSpace, a building data and asset tracking specialist, and scientists at the University of British Columbia... Read More
Made-in-Canada COVID testing now available: LuminUltra receives Health Canada authorization for rapid, portable COVID-19 qPCR testing solutions
LuminUltra’s point-of-need and high-volume testing solutions capable of serving a range of COVID testing needs in under two hours FREDERICTON, NB, December 3, 2020 – Biotechnology front-runner LuminUltra is... Read More
LuminUltra expands testing capacity including range of COVID-19 offerings with acquisition of Source Molecular Corporation
FREDERICTON, NB, November 30, 2020 – Biotechnology front-runner LuminUltra today announced the acquisition of Source Molecular Corporation, a leader in lab-based testing solutions for microbial source tracking of pathogens... Read More
LuminUltra partners with The Infection Prevention Strategy to educate on proper COVID-19 disinfection protocol
Partnership brings together leaders in their respective fields to advocate for an innovative, science-based approach to pandemic management CANADA – Nov. 18, 2020 – Biotechnology leader LuminUltra has partnered with The Infection Prevention Strategy (TIPS) in the fight against COVID-19 to provide... Read More
LuminUltra files patent for the world’s first rapid, on-site COVID-19 wastewater testing solution
LuminUltra has filed a patent for the first complete, rapid, and on-site COVID-19 wastewater testing solution that will make non-invasive community health assessment far more accessible to both the... Read More
The ‘quiet pandemic’ — how Legionella bacteria can thrive in stagnant water systems
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that many people have forgotten about Legionella, which has been described as a “quiet pandemic” by legislators in the... Read More