This makes an important difference from rapid tests based on antibody detection: the antigen detection in a respiratory sample allows to identify a likely positive result in the early stages of the disease. Depending on the patient´s viral load, this could mean from 2-3 days before the appearance of symptoms to 5-7 days afterwards.

We are pleased to present Monlab´s new export catalogue. It has been totally re-designed, translated into three languages and updated with new product launches.

In this new version we wanted to transmit all our “Passion” for our work and the laboratory sector. After 35 years serving laboratories, we keep the same enthusiasm of the first day!

Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica are three of the principal protozoo groups which cause gastro-intestinal infections.

• Cryptosporidiosis is a protozoal infection caused by Cryptosporidium parvum in human. Typically, is an acute short-term infection but can become severe and non-resolving in children and immunocompromised individuals such as aids patients. It is may also be asymptomatic. In tropical developing countries, the parasite is often endemic and causes diarrhoea epidemics among children. With immunocompetent patients, the disease manifests itself as self-healing gastroenteritis.