Microbial Monitoring News & Blog

Hach and LuminUltra partner to deliver first rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

Hach®, a global leader in water analysis and LuminUltra, a global leader in biological diagnostic testing, have partnered to offer the world’s first rapid, on-site testing solution for the... Read More

Made-in-Canada: LuminUltra’s rapid, portable qPCR solutions a game-changer for COVID-19 testing at Canada’s largest airport

The Greater Toronto Airport Authority announced that starting March 1 it will use LuminUltra’s game-changing rapid, portable COVID-19 qPCR testing solution on-site at Pearson International Airport, as part of... Read More

Universal PropTech Inc. announces agreement with LuminUltra Technologies to provide SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) surface testing

Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) is pleased to announce that is has entered into an agreement with LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. to deploy LuminUltra’s GeneCount® Rapid SARS-CoV-2 surface testing solution... Read More

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

What is COVID-19 wastewater testing? Questions and answers from the experts

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

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

What is real-time PCR? How does it work?

Copying and detecting the presence or absence of a target sequence We are often asked to define and compare testing methods for industrial users seeking to upgrade and optimize... 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

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