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Listing of all 77 news releases from LGC:

Measurement and quality in the laboratory

LGC has introduced LGC Standards, a global 'one stop shop' for laboratory quality and measurement that includes reference material distribution, proficiency testing and analytical quality training.

News from LGC ( 4 October 2007)

Proficiency testing for EU water framework

LGC's Proficiency Testing Group has recognised that the required performance at the regulatory limits of many of the substances is at the forefront of what chemical analysis can achieve.

News from LGC (22 January 2007)

Human genomic reference controls

LGC Promochem, Europe's leading supplier of reference standards, will bring to Europe a new milestone in DNA standards for use in drug-response genotyping assays.

News from LGC (22 December 2006)

Certified reference materials for electrolytes

International science service company LGC has produced four new certified reference materials (CRMs) containing creatinine and electrolytes in frozen human serum.

News from LGC (18 December 2006)

Testing laboratories group annual results

The Board of LGC Group Holdings has announced its annual results, the tenth set since LGC, a former Executive Agency of the DTI, became a private company in 1996.

News from LGC (31 October 2006)

Innovative HyBeacons technology patented

LGC innovative HyBeacons technology patent is entitled: 'Hybridisation beacon and method of rapid sequence detection and discrimination'.

News from LGC (24 August 2006)

Gemmology service for material identification

LGC Forensics, has developed a new LGC Forensics Gemmology service, specialising in material identification, authentication and valuation of gemstones, precious metals and counterfeit currency.

News from LGC (14 August 2006)

Searchable web-based resource for ATCC strains

ATCC has announced the launch of a searchable web-based resource for cross-referencing ATCC strains with a database of widely used and agreed upon test methods and laboratory procedural standards.

News from LGC (22 June 2006)

Agreement joins analysis and diagnostics

LGC and Gentris, a leading global provider of applied clinical pharmacogenomic services and diagnostic product solutions, have entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement.

News from LGC (13 June 2006)

Glass, footwear and tool mark analysis

LGC Forensics, the newly branded forensics division of LGC, will be exhibiting at the ACPO Exhibition 2006.

News from LGC (24 May 2006)

German acquisition for analytical group

LGC, Europe's leading provider of analytical and diagnostic services and reference standards, has acquired the Institut fur Blutgruppenforschung (IBF), which is based in Cologne.

News from LGC (17 May 2006)

Reference collection of firearms opens

LGC Forensics, a division of science service company LGC, officially opened its new Specialist Firearms Facility at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on 10 May 2006.

News from LGC (16 May 2006)

Forensics division offers information

LGC Forensics, the newly branded forensics division of LGC, will be exhibiting at GPEC, the General Police Equipment Exhibition and Conference 2006 in Leipzig, Germany.

News from LGC (11 May 2006)

DNA-based PT scheme for quantitative PCR

LGC has announced that it is launching a new generic DNA-based PT scheme for quantitative PCR, designed to provide the tools for cross-sectoral benchmarking of laboratory performance.

News from LGC (13 April 2006)

Certified reference materials, analytical standard

LGC Promochem, Europe's most comprehensive source of certified reference materials and analytical standards, is exhibiting at Analytica 2006.

News from LGC (29 March 2006)

Programme management for the National Institute

LGC, Europe's leading provider of analytical and diagnostic services and reference standards, is to provide programme management for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

News from LGC (10 March 2006)

Forensic testing services rebranded

Science service company LGC has announced the new brand for the forensic dimension of its analytical and diagnostic business: LGC Forensics.

News from LGC ( 1 March 2006)

Web site for petrochem cultures and bioproducts

LGC Promochem, the exclusive distributor for ATCC products in Europe, has launched an improved interactive website, designed to assist customers searching for authentic ATCC cultures and bioproducts.

News from LGC (12 December 2005)

Light output reference standards

LGC Promochem, Europe's leading supplier of reference materials, has announced a new partnership with LUX Biotechnology for the distribution of the Glowell range of light output reference standards.

News from LGC ( 7 December 2005)

Forensic service status changed

The FSS has changed its status from a Government Trading Fund to a commercial company - Forensic Science Service - albeit wholly owned by Government in the first instance.