Diagenode already sells more than 30 real-time PCR tests that are CE-marked for the detection of bacteria, parasites, and viruses for multiple infectious diseases.
The firm's tick-borne pathogens panel was also recently the subject of a clinical study, showing high accuracy in detecting numerous infectious agents.
Based in Warsaw, Poland, the technology was inspired by "ultra-fast" PCR methods from the Wittwer group and Scope plans to launch tests for MRSA and C. diff.
The Almeda, California immunodiagnostics developer had been developing immunoassay technologies for 16 years, with ties to many giants in the industry.
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Meridian will acquire Quebec City-based GenePOC for $120 million, and hopes to quickly convert customers to a PCR-based instrument.
Since moving to rapid molecular testing, the lab has doubled its billable test volume, largely through increasing clients for its outreach lab services.
