RIDACOM and Oxford Nanopore Technologies combine efforts to advance genomic sciences

27.05.2024 Our pursuit of innovation and progress in genomic sciences and molecular biology has led us to several important and strategic partnerships this year. RIDACOM is now the official partner and representative for Bulgaria of Oxford Nanopore Technologies. Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a company developing a new generation sequencing technology based on biological nanopores, as well as a complete sequencing product portfolio, including solutions from sample preparation to ... More

New Clinical Guideline for application and results analysis from Femoflor®

24.05.2024 New Clinical Guidelines for operation and interpretation of Femoflor® test results are now available. The new guideline contains extensive and up-to-date information on the application of Femoflor® 16 and Femoflor® Screen assays. Real clinical cases from the practice have been examined with a detailed explanation of the results and their interpretation, as well as with a recommendations for conducting treatment. Femoflor® is an advanced molecular diagnostic assay based... More

Recommendations and guidelines for sampling and analysis for Bordetella pertussis - Pertussis

24.04.2024 The PCR method is the gold standard in detecting and proving infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, distinguished by the greatest sensitivity and speed of execution. The PCR method allows proof of active infection and carriage without pronounced clinical symptoms, characteristic of vaccinated individuals. Serological methods are another testing option that allows the establishment of the immunological status and the presence of an active infection, but at a later stage of i... More

Forgotten infections return to Europe - Whooping cough

09.04.2024 The cases of pertussis are increasing in our country. The registered cases for the last week are 48. Last week, a boom of infected was reported in four metropolitan schools. "Drastic spike in pertussis cases in our country." "There has been an outbreak of pertussis in 4 schools in Sofia." "North Macedonia, UK and Croatia report sharp spike in pertussis cases." "Four babies have died of pertussis in Belgrade, Serbian national broa... More

EGO-Pro-N Index - Assesment of embryo quality and success rate of IVF procedure with Androflor®

12.02.2024 One of the key determinants of success in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) is the quality of the embryos obtained during the embryological stage. Accurate pre-transfer embryo assessment is therefore of critical importance for improving the overall effectiveness of ART procedures. During in vitro fertilization (IVF), microbial contamination within the embryo culture process represents a significant challenge that may result in poor embryo quality, embryonic arrest, or embryo loss... More

New Clinical Guideline for application and results analysis from Androflor®

31.01.2024 Discover the Latest Clinical Guide for Androflor® Testing and Result Interpretation Infections of the male urogenital tract represent a condition of significant clinical and socio-economic importance. Their etiology is commonly associated with the introduction of pathogenic microorganisms into the urogenital pathways, as well as disruptions in the balance between normal and opportunistic microflora. Comprehensive monitoring of the urogenital microbiota is essential for identifying... More

RIDACOM presents: Bluephage Easy - a kit for the enumeration of somatic coliphages, according to ISO 10705-2

26.01.2024 In recent years, the demand for new, reliable and effective methods for microbiological water monitoring has increased significantly. National and international health agencies identify coliphages as the most appropriate viral indicators for microbiological water control. ISO 10705-2 is based on this indicator and plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of water resources. Somatic coliphages are the most widespread and abundant biological forms on ... More

PRIMA INDEX - Risk Assesment of Preterm Birth with Femoflor®16

16.01.2024 Premature birth is responsible for 70% of neonatal deaths and about 25-50% of long-term neurological complications in the newborn, which can lead to mental retardation, cerebral palsy and other neurological diseases. Femoflor®16 now allows determining the risk of premature birth during the first trimester of pregnancy. Femoflor®16 is a method for complex analysis and evaluation of the microbiome in female genitourinary system. In addition to a detailed quantitative analysis of... More

INSTAND - Catalogue 2024

26.10.2023 Dear Partners and Friends, Over the past two years, INSTAND has become our trusted partner in quality assurance in medical laboratories. It is our honor and pleasure to be their official partner and move forward together. As a leader in laboratory diagnostics, the quality of the conducted analyzes is our priority and responsibility. In the past two years, we have provided quality control for over 50 laboratories and registered over 180 programs. ... More

Back to Kindergarten

24.08.2023 After the long holidays, it's time again for a waves... of samples for all the little patients and their parents. As the month of September approaches, the usual preparations for the start of Nursery & Kindergarten begin. After an absence or upon initial admission, the necessary tests and documents must be provided. As always, we are ready to meet this challenge together with you, providing you with everything needed at attractive prices i... More

RIDACOM Intership Program START@RIDACOM 2023

27.07.2023 Application for the RIDACOM Internship Program is now open! We are excited and look forward to providing the most talented young professionals with the opportunity to start their careers in a company with an excellent global reputation and values. Our commitment is to support science and education and to share with young people the unlimited opportunities that we see ahead! RIDACOM is the fastest growing BioScience company on the Balkans and a leader ... More

Borrelia diagnostic kits

22.05.2023 Spring is here and with it the ticks! Did you know that the smallest tick holds a Guinness World Record and the largest can grow up to 150 times its original size? Did you know that ticks are real survivors and stuntmen? They go a long time without food and practice free fall in their attempts to find a host! If you manage to catch them, we offer you: Fassisi BoTick Rapid test - A rapid immunochromatographic test for the detection of Borrelia antigens d... More

Precision Medicine for Glioblastoma - determination of MGMT methylation status

11.05.2023 Glioblastoma is a highly aggressive form of brain tumor. MGMT gene promoter methylation is observed in about 50% of glioblastoma patients. MGMT is a gene that encodes O6-methylguanine-DNA-methyltransferase enzyme involved in DNA repair. The active form of MGMT provides repair of damaged DNA caused as a result of the action of alkylating agents. Upon loss of MGMT function due to epigenetic methylation of the promoter, cells are left with a reduced ability to repair these damages, leadin... More

Orthodox Easter promotional campaign 2023

14.04.2023 As the Orthodox Easter is approaching, RIDACOM would like to offer an attractive promotional campaign that includes current equipment and preferred consumables. With our best wishes for bright holidays, sharing moments and pleasant holidays, we share this year's Easter campaign. As a tradition with our partners, we provide you with discounts on some of our most current offers: Do you want to have a densitometer to measure the turbidity of the bacterial suspension... More

Detecting group A streptococcal infections in children

07.04.2023 An increase in invasive group A streptococcal infections among children in Europe, including deaths, alerted the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) at the end of 2022. The observed increases were reported to ECDC and the WHO Regional Office for Europe and followed a period of reduced incidence of Group A Streptococcus infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rise in cases of scarlet fever in children is also associated with increased circulation of respiratory vi... More

RIDACOM special offer - Labcon ZAP Aerosol Filter Pipette Tips

06.03.2023 Pipette tips are an essential part of the liquid handling procedure in the lab. The use of high-quality tips with a perfect fit, can guarantee the accuracy and sterility of your pipette. This can ultimately ensure the reliability of your laboratory’s results, allowing for a cost and time-effective workflow. Our team at RIDACOM is once again prepared to support your needs by providing you with the best offer on the market fo... More

Promotional campaign for high-quality sterile sampling swabs

20.02.2023 Sampling is one of the critical steps and largely determines the reliability of the laboratory analysis results obtained. Inappropriate sampling devices or incorrect sampling techniques can compromise test results, regardless of the sensitivity of the diagnostic devices used. Sterile swabs are among the most widely used sampling devices. In addition to their quality, the selection of a suitable swab is also essential for the purposes of the analysis. Check out our extensive por... More

Bulgaria hosts 4th International World of Microbiome Conference - Sofia, 26 - 28 October 2023

31.01.2023 We would like to officially announce that this year Bulgaria will host the 4th International World of Microbiome Conference (WoM 2023) - Sofia, October 26-28, 2023. For a fourth consecutive year, the largest international scientific forum on microbiome studies will bring together leading experts and researchers from all around the world joined by their common interests in the field of microbiome. The choice of Bulgaria to host the fourth edition of th... More

Hyperplex qPCR panels for detection of respiratory pathogens

15.01.2023 In the season of respiratory infections it is quite important to have the tools to detect and differentiate most frequently circulating pathogens of respiratory tract infections. According to official information, the most frequently reported respiratory pathogens this season are Influenza A, RSV and SARS-CoV-2. Other respiratory viral and bacterial pathogens are also detected, but with a lower frequency. According to reports from European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (E... More

Rapid tests for respiratory viruses - 2023

11.01.2023 With the increased number of cases of influenza type A, RSV, as well as cases of COVID-19 and scarlet fever in Europe, at the end of 2022 our preparations for seasonal epidemic activities have started. As always, we are fully prepared and have solutions for fast, accurate and reliable diagnostics. We have carefully selected the tests that not only guarantee the most reliable results, but also offer additional advantages in terms of format, time and method of execution. In... More