Hibergene Diagnostics

03/08/2022

HiberGene are delighted to announce our latest PCR assay - PCR Adapt Covid-19/Flu Combo.

This is an RT-qPCR test for the direct detection and differentiation of Covid-19 and Flu A & B, without sample extraction.
Get the full details and contact us today to get more information.
https://hibergene.com/products/respiratory/pcr-covid-flu/

21/07/2022

For Month, we are reminded that about 1 in 4 carry .

https://hibergene.com/products/womens-health/

18/07/2022

The BA.2.75 variant – nicknamed “Centaurus” – was first detected in India in early May. Cases in the UK have since risen steeply – and apparently faster than those of the extremely transmissible BA.5 variant.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/12/centaurus-virologists-express-concern-at-new-covid-subvariant-omicron

Omicron variant BA.2.75 has been detected in India, UK, US, Australia, Germany and Canada

15/06/2022

Multiscale investigations suggest that the risk of variants, particularly BA.4 and BA.5, to global health is potentially greater than that of original BA.2.

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.05.26.493539v1

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14/06/2022

HG allows for GBS screening, intrapartum testing and testing for at-risk or symptomatic newborns to provide rapid and effective treatment of .

https://hibergene.com/products/womens-health/

31/05/2022

The omicron variant is penetrating parts of the globe that avoided the worst of the early pandemic, triggering record waves in places like New Zealand and Taiwan.

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/covid-resilience-ranking/

23/05/2022

BA.4 and BA.5, have been added to the list of “variants of concern”. and are currently fuelling a new wave of in South Africa.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/20/two-types-omicron-classified-covid-variants-concern-uk-ba4-ba5

13/05/2022

Correct diagnosis of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae infections is important to allow the appropriate antibiotic treatment of patients since it is impossible to identify infection solely on the basis of clinical signs and symptoms.
HG Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a rapid molecular test that can accurately diagnose at-risk patients early, and streamline treatment to prevent onward transmission.
https://hibergene.com/products/respiratory/hg-mycoplasma-pneumoniae/

28/04/2022

The HG Swift and HG Swift PLUS are the instruments of choice for of infectious diseases. The lightweight and compact designs mean they suit of all sizes, integrating easily into routine daily workflows.



https://hibergene.com/products/hg-swift/

21/04/2022

"We can expect further waves of infection especially during winter even without new variants."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/21/woman-31-catches-covid-twice-within-21-days-spain

Scientists report shortest known gap between infections in fully vaccinated healthcare worker

14/04/2022

"We estimate that 11·3% of patients with COVID-19 in 314 UK hospitals became infected after hospital admission."
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)01786-4/fulltext

Prevention of hospital-acquired infections is a critical aspect of clinical management of COVID-19 as hospital-acquired infections have been a common feature of previous novel coronavirus outbreaks.1 The number of COVID-19 patients in UK hospitals reached high levels during the first pandemic wave o...

11/04/2022

On week, we are reminded that it is so important to Talk, Test and Treat.
HiberGene have a range of Rapid Molecular tests to quickly identify:
- CTNG
- MYG
- HSV 1&2
https://hibergene.com/products/sexually-transmitted-infections/

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30/03/2022

A recent study found that co-infection of with viruses was associated with increased odds of receiving invasive mechanical ventilation compared with SARS-CoV-2 monoinfection.https://hibergene.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Lancet-SARS-CoV-2-co-infection-with-influenza-viruses-respiratory-syncytial-virus-or-adenoviruses.pdf

Using HG Flu A/B combo in combination with our HG COVID-19 assay, makes easy differentiation possible from just one patient sample.
https://hibergene.com/products/respiratory/hg-covid-19/

23/03/2022

Saliva testing for COVID-19 is quicker and safer than nasal swabs. https://scitechdaily.com/saliva-testing-for-covid-19-is-quicker-and-safer-than-nasal-swabs/
HG Covid-19 can accurately detect COVID-19 from a swab or Saliva sample in approximately 1 hour. https://hibergene.com/products/respiratory/hg-covid-19/

Genetic testing of saliva samples identifies the SARS-CoV-2 virus more quickly than testing of nasal swabs. The research is published today (March 21, 2022) in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. “That is important because people can spread COVID-19 before t

15/03/2022

HG CT/NG Combo leverages molecular technology, in accordance with the latest clinical guidelines, to ensure optimal accuracy, direct treatment and limit onward transmission.

https://hibergene.com/products/sexually-transmitted-infections/hg-ct-ng-combo/

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28/02/2022

HiberGene Diagnostics are delighted to be recognised as one of Irelands ‘20 Healthcare innovations to watch in 2022’.
Thanks to the support from the Health Innovation Hub, HiberGene were able to work with Bon Secours Hospital, Cork in carrying out a very successful clinical evaluation of its PCR Adapt Covid-19 test, with excellent results.
https://irishtechnews.ie/health-innovation-hub-ireland-launches-showcase/

Health Innovation Hub Ireland has launched “20 healthtech innovations to watch in 2022”.

22/02/2022

Why Adapt 48 – real-time system?
☑️ Rapid heating up and cooling down, enables assays to perform in under 60 minutes.
☑️ High-brightness, maintenance-free LED light source with 4 fluorescence detection channels.
☑️ 7-inch full-colour touchscreen, device can operate independently without a computer.
☑️ Small in size, light in weight, easy to move, and no calibration needed after moving.
https://hibergene.com/products/adapt-48/

16/02/2022

We are delighted to announce that HiberGene has just launched a new Real-Time System!
Adapt 48 is ideal for small and medium-sized laboratories and on-site testing. The system can also be easily integrated into larger labs that require flexibility in throughput demands.

Contact us today to find out more or visit https://hibergene.com/products/adapt-48/