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Recent Developments
New product launches
- In June 2022, Meridian Bioscience, Inc., a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products, announced the launch of two new sample-specific master mixes, Lyo-Ready Direct DNA qPCR Stool Mix, and Lyo-Ready™ Direct RNA/DNA qPCR Stool Mix. These two master mixes improve the molecular detection of DNA and RNA from crude fecal specimens while allowing room-temperature stabilization of diagnostic assays.
Acquisition and partnerships
- In 2022, Meridian Bioscience acquired Calpro, a Norwegian company that develops and manufactures calprotectin-based diagnostic tests. This acquisition helped Meridian Bioscience expand its presence in the fecal calprotectin test market and to offer a wider range of products to its customers.
- In 2020, Bio-Rad Laboratories, a company focused in developing and manufacturing various products associated with healthcare; acquired Enzo Biochem, a company that develops and manufactures diagnostic tests. This acquisition helped Bio-Rad Laboratories expand its presence in the fecal calprotectin test market and offer a wider range of products to its customers.