Andersen Caledonia has pioneered surface testing in the UK in response to the coronavirus outbreak. But what do we offer customers in terms of feedback and response to sending swabs for our lab test? After a customer has shipped their completed surface swab to our laboratory at Andersen Caledonia, we conduct a lab test for the presence […]
Andersen Caledonia featured on BBC News Reporting Scotland segment this week. Incase you missed it – we were on BBC Scotland yesterday, talking about our COVID-19 surface testing kits. Thank you for the coverage, we have had loads of great feedback! Watch the clip here from 22:20 mins, only available until 7pm! Watch the clip by clicking the link […]
Andersen Caledonia Help Develop First Covid-19 Surface Test A new Covid-19 surface test invented by an Aberdeen man’s company could help speed up the re-opening of shared spaces in hospitals, care homes, schools and offices. The kit, which is the first of its kind in the UK, works by detecting traces of the virus on […]
Andersen Caledonia Launch Covid-19 Surface Test Andersen Caledonia has pioneered the surface testing initiative to enable covid-19 to be tested on hard surfaces. This type of test is the first to be conducted in the UK. Our Managing Director Jonathan Lintott described the test as “significant as it assures users that a public space is […]
Face Visors for Covid-19 Andersen Caledonia is supplying high quality sterile or non-sterile face visors that are manufactured fully in the UK. These PPE products are an aid in the minimisation and prevention of coronavirus and adhere to government safety and standards. Key elements of the face visors are as follows: Full length face visor 220mm […]
Coronavirus on Surfaces: How Long Does It Last? Evidence of Coronavirus on Surfaces After 17 Days. What are the Risks of Handling Packages and Groceries? More people are staying indoors to avoid contact with people potentially infected by Covid-19. But in light of a recent report from the US’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that […]
Coronavirus in Scotland: Frontline Staff Covid-19 Tests Stepped up Testing for coronavirus will be ramped up amid criticism that NHS staff are being lost from the frontline over potentially harmless coughs, while private clinics report being “inundated” by people who can afford to pay for swab checks. The Herald Scotland is reporting that the Scottish Government says some Covid-19 […]
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Evaluation of Five Decontamination Methods for Filtering Facepiece Respirators Study Findings: A study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health into the most effective ways to sterilise previously used facepieces. The results concluded that the bleach decontamination and the microwave oven irradiation methods were the least effective in the disinfecting of […]
The FDA Continues to Remind Facilities of the Importance of Following Duodenoscope Reprocessing Instructions: FDA Safety Communication Summary of Problem and Scope Update: Information on the Duodenoscope Contamination Rate from the Postmarket Surveillance Studies On October 5, 2015, the FDA ordered all three manufacturers (Fujifilm Medical Systems USA, Inc, Olympus Medical Systems Corporation, Pentax of […]
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