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LexaGene MiQLab Veterinary Bacterial and AMR Panel

Jul 07, 2021

LexaGene has released the second generation of its MiQLab Bacterial and AMR (antibiotic/antimicrobial resistance) panel for veterinary use. The new qPCR panel tests for 10 pathogens (up from seven in the first generation panel) and 35 drug resistance genes (up from 13), covering four classes of antimicrobials. The panel produces results in around two hours with about one minute of hands-on time.

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