Infectious Disease Assays (UK & Ireland Only)

Focus Diagnostics
Focus Diagnostics was founded in California, USA in 1978. The scientists at Focus work closely with scientists and medical experts worldwide and every product has been clinically tested and proven effective in their own reference laboratory. Focus specialises in the development and production of assays for emerging and esoteric pathogens such as West Nile virus, Chlamydia pneumoniae and Bartonella spp. The range of products for infectious disease serology also includes HerpeSelect®, type-specific Herpes simplex virus (HSV) ELISA and Immunoblot kits. These kits offer reliable differentiation and quantitation of HSV type 1 and 2 IgG antibodies.

www.focusdx.com

 

Prodesse

Prodesse is based in Wisconsin in the USA. The focus of the company's research and development is multiplex real time PCR for the simultaneous detection of infectious disease agents.
The real time PCR product range is being developed with Prodesse's proprietary technology enabling superior optimisation of primer and probe design, coupled with their extensive portfolio of patents and licences covering dyes, organisms and processes. The real time assays currently available are predominantly for the detection of respiratory pathogens and have been optimised for use on a variety of real time platforms.

Recently, Prodesse have developed ProGastro for the detection of toxigenic strains of Clostridium difficile by Real-Time PCR. This new high sensitivity test will improve current diagnostics for this important nosocomial pathogen.

www.prodesse.com

 

Virostat
Virostat was founded in Maine, USA in 1985. The company provides a wide range of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies and conjugates for research in the areas of sexually transmitted diseases, respiratory infections, food poisoning and veterinary diseases. A range of recombinant antigens for viral and bacterial pathogens is also available. The majority of products are available in standard pack sizes and bulk volumes.

 

 

To enquire about any of Binding Site's Infectious Disease products please contact your local sales representative (if known) or our UK Customer Services team.

Infectious Diseases

HerpeSelect® is a registered trademark of Focus Diagnostics Inc, Cypress, CA, USA.