Understanding the HAI Assay

by Virology Research Services | Apr 7, 2023 | Virus Methods, VRS Blog

Navigating the intricacies of immunity against the influenza virus is no easy task, but the hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) assay has proven to be a powerful asset in this complex puzzle. As a vital tool in virology and immunology research, the HAI assay provides...

The Hemagglutination Assay

by Virology Research Services | Mar 28, 2023 | Virus Methods, VRS Blog

Every year, influenza wreaks havoc on our health, but have you ever wondered how scientists detect and measure the amount of flu virus in a sample? The answer lies in a unique property of a key viral protein and an assay called the hemagglutination assay....

How to test if a liquid is antiviral: Suspension test for virucidal activity

by Virology Research Services | Mar 10, 2023 | Virus Methods, VRS Blog

When to use a suspension test We perform suspension tests to test whether a liquid formulation is virucidal. And if so, the most important thing is that this test also tells us how strong the virucidal activity is. These tests are especially useful in making choices...

VRS Moves Into Newly Constructed, State-of-the-Art Facilities

by Virology Research Services | Feb 16, 2023 | News

Virology Research Services is proud to announce its relocation to a newly constructed facility at Kent Science Park. The modernized laboratory provides increased efficiency and more technologically advanced equipment, allowing us to further our mission of providing...

Quantitative PCR validation for research scientists: Part 2 of 2

by Virology Research Services | Jan 13, 2023 | Virus Methods, VRS Blog

A two-part primer in quantitative PCR validation This two-part article discusses the validation of quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays and why validation is essential for you as a research scientist to have confidence in your data. This discussion includes clear and...