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May 31, 2018

Non-Sporulating Fungi

If you have ever submitted a bioaerosol, surface, bulk, or swab sample for fungal culture you have probably seen this terminology in a report and may have wondered why there was no further identification. As a fungus grows on agar media, it typically produces hyphae and spores and these structures are used for identification (Fig. 1). Lab analysts observe the […]
April 20, 2018

U.S. Micro-Solutions Supports Friends to Friends

Integration, Diversity, and Fun Through Sports U.S. Micro-Solutions, Inc. is pleased to support Friends to Friends, a Pittsburgh-area non-profit organization focused on increasing awareness and respect between children with and without special needs.  Children and their families interact through sporting events such as bowling, fishing, and baseball.  The organization was founded in 1995 by a local father, George O’Donnell, whose […]
March 27, 2018

New Duodenoscope Protocols

Duodenoscope Surveillance Sampling New Culture Protocol Released On Feb. 26, 2018, the FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and other experts released standardized protocols for Duodenoscope Surveillance Sampling & Culturing. These new duodenoscope protocols replace the previous interim protocols released in 2015.  The new procedure has been validated by three manufacturers of duodenoscopes […]
March 15, 2018

2018 CETA Annual Meeting & Trade Show

Visit U.S. Micro-Solutions at Booth 5 U.S. Micro-Solutions is pleased to announce our attendance at the Controlled Environment Testing Association’s (CETA) annual meeting in Idaho this year. Dates are April 13 to 18, at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The conference features professional development seminars, technical presentations, and product demos. Networking and social events round out the tradeshow, including the annual […]