Pro-Amp™: High-Complexity Isothermal PCR Panels for Infectious Disease Diagnostics

Pro-Lab Diagnostics USA offers a comprehensive menu of Pro-Amp™ isothermal nucleic acid amplification panels designed for use in high-complexity, CLIA-certified laboratories. These panels support the development and deployment of Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) targeting a wide range of infectious diseases, including: Utilizing advanced isothermal amplification technology, Pro-Amp™ enables rapid, accurate, and scalable molecular testing workflows […]
Laboratory Freezer Storage and Management: Best Practices

Laboratory freezer storage is an essential component of scientific research, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical applications. Proper storage and management of samples ensure the integrity and longevity of critical biological materials, reagents, and experimental specimens. This article outlines best practices for laboratory freezer storage and management to optimize efficiency and maintain sample quality. 1. Freezer Selection […]
The survivability of bacteria after multiple freeze-thaw cycles depends on the organism, the storage medium, and the freeze-thaw protocols used.

The long-term preservation of bacterial cultures is critical to microbiological workflows in clinical, academic, and industrial laboratories. Two common methods employed for cryogenic storage are traditional glycerol stocks and the Microbank® organism storage system. This comparison evaluates their respective resilience to freeze-thaw cycles and their impact on bacterial recovery and viability. 1. Glycerol Stocks Composition […]
Comparative Assessment of Long-Term Microbial Storage: Evaluating Microbank™ Against Lyophilization and Glycerol Cryopreservation

Authors:Robert Rae, Pro-Lab Diagnostics[Corresponding Author: Daniel Portillo Pro-Lab Diagnostics, Austin, TX, email: support@pro-lab.com] ABSTRACT Efficient and reliable long term microbial preservation is vital for clinical microbiology laboratories, influencing research quality, diagnostic accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. We evaluated the preservation performance, viability recovery rates, convenience, and overall cost-effectiveness of Microbank™, a commercially available porous bead cryopreservation system, […]