# BioConnections (UK)

> The official page for BioConnections product updates and information. For quotes and product specific queries visit our catalogue page or contact us via the form on this page.

## Pages
- [1990 betalactams](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/1990-betalactams)
- [About](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/about)
- [Accessories](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/rosco-accessories): Shop Rosco diagnostic accessories for microbiology labs. High-quality dispensers, measuring tools & lab essentials with fast UK delivery.
- [AFS](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/fungalinfections-989531-752763)
- [Amplex](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/amplex-home): Combining isothermal amplification (LAMP) with real-time detection, the eazyplex system. Available now with 14 different panels to chose from.
- [AMR](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/amr)
- [AMR - History and Development cont.](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/amr---history-and-development-cont)
- [Antigen Controls | Coris Bioconcept](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/coris-controls): Coris BioConcept Antigen controls for use in lateral flow and ELISA testing
- [Aquachrom](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/aquachrom): CHROMagar's AquaCHROM ECC is their answer to your water testing needs. With clear colour indication you can easily distinguish between E.coli and other coliforms with this easy test!
- [Aspergillus](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/aspergillus)
- [Bd-glucan-key-role](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bd-glucan-key-role)
- [Bench Reagents | BioConnections](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bench-reagents)
- [Bioconnection's Big Blog](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bioconnections-big-blog)
- [Biodrive](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/biodrive)
- [Biodrive-tools-for-change](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/biodrive-tools-for-change)
- [Blood Culture Identification](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bcid): Explore a range of control panels from Microbiologics for Molecular Diagnostic blood culture identification assays.
- [Bsmt-gallery](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bsmt-gallery): Here is a collection of photos from previous exhibitions from our time at BSMT.
- [CHROMagar](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/chromagar-home): Explore CHROMagar chromogenic culture media from BioConnections. Rapid, reliable detection of clinical and foodborne pathogens for microbiology labs, water testing, and environmental monitoring.
- [Clinical Microbiology | CHROMagar](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/clinical-microbiology): Browse a selection of chromogenic media for use in clinical microbiology, produced by CHROMagar, shipped to you by BioConnections.
- [Clostridium diffificile](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/clostridium-diffificile)
- [Contact Us](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/contact-bcnx): Use this page to contact us regarding products or general queries.
- [Contact-era-cauris](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/contact-era-cauris)
- [Controls](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/controls-home): Explore a range of companies offering control products for various tests including: antigen controls, slide agglutination controls and more!
- [Coris Bioconcept](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/coris-bioconcept)
- [Coris controls](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/coris-controls1)
- [Cryptococcal Caspular Polysaccharide Detection | FungiXpert](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/era-cryptococcus)
- [Diatabs](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/rosco-diatabs): rosco diatabs
- [Drug Resistant Bacteria Detection | CHROMagar](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/drbd-chromagar): Explore a range of medium designed for the detection and isolation of drug resistant bacteria, produced by CHROMagar, shipped to you by BioConnections.
- [eazyplex® SuperBug Series](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-superbug): The WHO has declared that AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. The misuse and overuse of antimicrobials are the main drivers in the development of drug resistant pathogens. ​
- [eazyplex® BloodScreen](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-bloodscreen): Molecular detection of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria involved in the development of sepsis.
- [eazyplex® C. auris](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-cauris): Candida auris is listed on the WHO fungal priority pathogens list. Among the 'critical threat' pathogens, Candida auris, Cryptococcus neoformans, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Candida albicans are ranked highest for their perceived public health importance.
- [eazyplex® C. difficle](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-cdifficile): With our selection of C. difficile test kits, you decide for yourself which parameters you want to test and can use the options in a budget-friendly manner. Basic diagnostics with the sole detection of toxin B. The classic detection of toxin B and GDH, Th
- [eazyplex® CSF direct](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-csf): The eazyplex® CSF direct test is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic assay designed to detect infectious agents, including bacteria and viruses, in cerebrospinal fluid.
- [eazyplex® EHEC](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-ehec): EHEC is often associated with outbreaks. In outbreaks rapid results are essential. With eazyplex EHEC results are available after 25 minutes!
- [eazyplex® hv-K. pneumoniae](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-hvkpneumo): Fast and accurate diagnosis of atypical pneumonia is essential for prompt decision-making regarding macrolide therapy. The eazyplex® PneumoBug expert provides direct diagnosis from Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL), bronchial, and tracheal secretions in
- [eazyplex® MRSA](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-mrsa): MRSA can affect anyone! Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most important pathogens for nosocomial infections. In its resistant form as MRSA, due to the difficulty of treating it, it constitutes a significant risk factor for affected patients and occurs
- [eazyplex® PneumobBug](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-pneumobug): Fast and accurate diagnosis of atypical pneumonia is essential for prompt decision-making regarding macrolide therapy. The eazyplex® PneumoBug expert provides direct diagnosis from Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL), bronchial, and tracheal secretions in
- [eazyplex® Pneumocystis jirovecii](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-pneumojiro): P. jirovecii is the causative agent of Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP), one of the most common and most severe opportunistic infections in immunocompromised people. It is still debated whether PCP is the result of reactivation of a latent childhood infection
- [eazyplex® STI](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-sti): Open the door to optimising your STI testing by buying into Amplex eazyplex® LAMP diagnostics. They offer identification with TAT under 30 minutes for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, then look at the eazyplex® SuperBug series for detecting prevalent Gram negative
- [eazyplex® TyphiTyper](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-typhi): A total of 2500 serotypes of Salmonella are known and they are the main cause of bacterial gastroenteritis. Worldwide there are approximately 93.8 million cases of salmonellosis each year causing 155,000 deaths.
- [eazyplex® VRE](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/eazyplex-vre): Due to intrinsic resistance to numerous antibiotics (e.g. cephalosporins, clindamycin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and low concentrations of aminoglycosides), enterococci, as pathogens of nosocomial infections, have gained enormously in importance in re
- [Enteric](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/enteric)
- [Enteric-controls](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/enteric-controls): Helix Elite™ Molecular Standards, available in synthetic nucleic acid and inactivated formats, are non-hazardous controls designed for use with molecular assays.
- [ERA Biology](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/era-biology): Era Biology Group, started business operation in 1997, and is now a global leader and pioneer of invasive fungal disease diagnostics with a wide range of product formats.
- [ERBA](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/erba)
- [Erbabmd](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/erbabmd): ERBA broth microdilution
- [ESBL discs](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/esbl-screening-rosco): The capability to detect ESBLs, AmpC and carbapenemases (KPC and metallo-â lactamases) in the laboratory is important to improve the clinical management of infections.
- [Events-bcnx](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/events-bcnx): Welcome to our official page for our upcoming and previous events & meetings taking place across the UK!
- [Facisfungaldiagnostics](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/facisfungaldiagnostics): The FACIS machine revolutionises fungal diagnostics, it's simple, rapid and suitable for all laboratories.
- [Fastidious Anaerobe Agar | BioConnections](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/fastidiousanaerobeagar): Fastidious Anaerobe Agar for susceptibility testing brought to you by BioConnections. That's right, this is our own agar!
- [Feedback form](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/feedback-form): Hello! Please use this form to give us feedback on what you would like to see from us in the future, whether its products or general feedback, it's all appreciated.
- [Food Industry | CHROMagar](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/food-chromagar): A range of agar available in powder format for use within the food testing industry.
- [Fungal Diagnostics](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/fungal-diagnostics)
- [Genomic Reference Materials | SensID](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/sensid-controls): Explore a range of clinical genomic reference materials and quality controls, developed and manufactured by SensID.
- [Graham test](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/grahamtest): The Graham test (safe and clean) is REALs' solution for E. vermicularis testing. Composing of 3 glass slides and ready to use, it is a safe and easy system for the collection of eggs.
- [Helix Elite Molecular Standards](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/helix-elite): Helix Elite molecular standards for validating and monitoring PCR and diagnostic assays. Reliable QC controls for extraction, amplification, and detection.
- [History and Development](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/history-and-development)
- [Horseshoe Crabs](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/horseshoe-crabs): The horseshoe crab is an ancient marine creature. Its blue coloured blood, containing amoebocytes, a valuable raw material used to detect toxins and in the production of 1-3-β-D-Glucan test used to detect invasive fungal infection.
- [Hospital Acquired Infections](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/hospital-acquired-infections)
- [Ibms-gallery](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/ibms-gallery): Hello! This page is our gallery from our time spent at IBMS events such as IBMS Congress and Branch conferences.
- [Igmiggantibodydetection](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/igmiggantibodydetection)
- [Imagine](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/imagine)
- [IVD Control Products | Overview](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/ivd-cntrls)
- [IVDR Controls | Microbiologics](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/ivdr-controls-microbiologics): Explore a range of CE-IVDR controls from Microbiologics, designed to be handled like true patient samples.
- [IVDR Information Library](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/ivdr-information-library): Explore the IVDR Information Library with guides, news, and expert resources on compliance, QC, and diagnostic regulations for clinical laboratories.
- [KWIK-STIK](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/kwik-stik): Microbiologics KWIK-STIKs, brought to you by BioConnections, for reference level quality controls.
- [Lateral Flow Assays | FungiXpert](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/fungixpert-lfa): ​FungiXpert is a range of fungal diagnostics manufactured by Genobio, a subsidiary of the Era Biology Group.
- [Library](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/library)
- [Med4nexus](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/med4nexus)
- [Meningitis](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/meningitis)
- [Microbe](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/microbe)
- [Microbiologics](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/microbiologics): Microbiologics, the leading provider of microorganisms for quality control testing in clinical laboratories. Bacteria, yeasts and viruses are covered.
- [Mini & Midi](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/minimidi): The REAL Mini and Midi systems were specially designed to be the best solution in laboratories for managing faecal samples, being cleaner, smaller, more effective, and ecological
- [Mycobacteria](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/rrtb-control): The new positive and negative IVD controls in an inactivated pellet format are designed to make QC testing of molecular assays simple and reliable. Our positive control represents the five common mutations to the rpoB gene associated with rifampicin-resis
- [Mycology](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/fungalinfections-989531)
- [Mycology-contact2](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/mycology-contact2)
- [Mycology-info-request](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/mycology-info-request)
- [Negative Controls](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/neg-controls): Negative Cellularity Controls are intended for use as an external, non-viable negative control material for molecular applications.
- [Neo-sensitabs](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/neo-sensitabs): A range of stable discs for clinical, veterinary & fungal testing. Stable at room temperature.
- [Neo-sensitabs](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/rosco-neo-sensitabs): Neo-sensitabs are stable susceptibility testing discs. All are stable at room temperature for up to 2 months.
- [Neqas-microbiology](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/neqas-microbiology)
- [Parasitology](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/parasitology)
- [Phenotyping Diagnostic Kits](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/diagnostic-kits): Explore high-quality phenotyping solutions for microbiology laboratories. BioConnections supplies reliable diagnostic tools for organism identification, antibiotic resistance testing, and laboratory quality control across the UK.
- [Piperacillin-tazobactam-mic-strips](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/piperacillin-tazobactam-mic-strips)
- [Policies & Certificates](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/policies--certificates): sustainability policy, carbon reduction plan and modern slavery policy
- [Product Brochure](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/product-brochure)
- [Publications](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/fungalinfections-989531-805631)
- [QC Sets and Panels | Syndrome-Specific Panels](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/qc-sets-and-panels--syndrome-specific-panels)
- [QC Sets and Panels | System-Specific](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/system-specific): Explore Microbiologics range of System-specific panels for systems such as BD max, Cepheid GeneXpert, BD Viper and BioFire Filmarray
- [Rapid detection of Carbapenemases from Blood Cultures](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/rapid-detection-of-carbapenemases-from-blood-cultures)
- [REAL (Durviz)](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/real-durviz): REAL is a brand name of Durviz S.L.U. a Spanish manufactirer and distributor of laboratory products. including molecular tests and parasite detection accessories.
- [Rectal Screening for Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/rectal-screening-for-carbapenemase-producing-enterobacterales)
- [Respiratory](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/respiratory)
- [Respiratory Molecular Control](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/respiratory-molecular): Microbiologics respiratory controls, full process controls for Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus and SARS-CoV-2
- [Rosco Diagnostica](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/rosco-home): Discover Rosco Diagnostica products including Diatabs and Neo-Sensitabs for bacterial identification, susceptibility testing, and resistance detection.
- [Sample-processors](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/sample-processors)
- [Sifin Diagnostics](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/sifin-diagnostics): Explore a range of antisera from Sifin antisera, offering strong and specific agglutination without cross-reaction. Or browse controls for salmonella and shigella agglutination testing.
- [Slide agglutination Controls | Sifin diagnostics](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/sifin-controls): Control antigens Shigella and Salmonella produced by sifin diagnostics. For use in slide agglutination
- [Subscribe to our newsletter](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/newsletter-signup)
- [Superbug-references](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/superbug-references)
- [The FACIS & β-D-Glucan](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/facis-b-d-glucan): The introduction of Beta D Glucan & Galactomannan are key fungal biomarkers but complex kit protocols and the cost/test of low sample numbers have limited the adoption of these tests in-house.
- [The Immunochromatography Analyser](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/lfa-reader): Explore this unique solution to reading lateral flow assay results, compatible with the FungiXpert range from ERA biology.
- [The Real-Time PCR Range](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/era-per-range)
- [Veterinary Microbiology | CHROMagar](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/veterinary-chromagar): Browse a range of medium for use in veterinary microbiology, produced by CHROMagar, shipped to you by BioConnections
- [Water Testing | CHROMagar](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/water-chromagar): Explore a range of mediums available for use in water testing, produced by CHROMagar, shipped to you by BioConnections
- [Welcome to BioConnections! - Home](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/)
- [Which-platform](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/which-platform)
- [Why Neo-Sensitabs](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/why-neo-sensitabs): Most antibiotic discs are unstable and require refrigeration with desiccant. Neo-sensitabs are stable at room temperature for between 2 months and 3 years.
- [Women's Health & STI Molecular Controls](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/womenshealthsti): Explore the range of molecular controls for use in women's health and STI diagnostics.

## Blog Posts
- [eazyplex BloodScreen](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bioconnections-big-blog/eazyplex-bloodscreen)
- [CHROMagar: Chromogenic powdered media, if you think there's a plate for it, there is](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bioconnections-big-blog/chromagar-chromogenic-powdered-media-if-you-think-theres-a-plate-for-it-there-is)
- [CP-CRE, CRO, CPO, CPE, CRAB: Whatever you want to call it, Carbapenem-resistance in bacteria.](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bioconnections-big-blog/cp-cre-cro-cpo-cpe-crab-whatever-you-want-to-call-it-carbapenem-resistance-in-bacteria): This week we are doing something a little different. Instead of focusing on one company and their range of offerings, we will instead be looking at carbapenemase-producing organisms. I will cover what they are and why we care about them first, and then show you all of the products we supply for the identification, detection, culture and quality control of CPOs.
- [Blood Culture Identification: Look mum! We made it into a post!](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bioconnections-big-blog/blood-culture-identification-look-mum-we-made-it-into-a-post): It's a new week, so it's a new BioConnections post! This week we're talking blood culture identification (BCID). BCID is covered mainly by Microbiologics and their QC panels, but you'll never guess what! We supply our own Fastidious Anaerobe Agar (F.A.A) for culturing your positive blood cultures on!
- [Microbiologics' QC sets N' Panels: So many targets you won't know where to look](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bioconnections-big-blog/microbiologics-qc-sets-n-panels): Microbiologics produce a massive range of QC sets and panels, today we're talking about a few multiplex panels in particular for the Cepheid GeneXpert and the Biofire film array.
- [The Mini & Midi Systems: Fix your samples, without Formaldehyde](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bioconnections-big-blog/the-mini-midi): Welcome! Welcome! It's been a while! I have once again spent my time revamping a webpage, this time the news page! It's a bit more drastic of a change, so let us know if I've missed something or if anything isn't working. We are once again putting the spotlight on REAL and their Mini and Midi Faecal Parasite Collection (FPC) system. If you remember the last one, congratulations, if you're new around here, this will be new for you! Who'd of guessed lol.
- [ERA Biology: Lateral flow assays, Real-time PCR and a FACIS machine, how exciting](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bioconnections-big-blog/era-biologyblog): ERA biology is a global technology company, based in China, who specialise in the research, development and manufacturing of in-vitro diagnostic products such as Lateral Flow assays for the detection of aspergillus and cryptococcus.
- [SensID: cfDNA in Plasma for Metagenomics, advanced pathogen control material for rapid diagnostics](https://www.bioconnections.co.uk/bioconnections-big-blog/sensid-cfdnablog): SensID are a Microbiologics company, specialising in the development & manufacturing of reference material and quality controls in DNA diagnostics.