HERCULES, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 13, 2015) - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (
The Vitamin D testing market has seen considerable growth over the past several years. In addition to the critical role Vitamin D plays in bone health, a number of recent studies have demonstrated associations between Vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, and cancer. Based on data from a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey several years ago, the CDC estimates that approximately 30% of the U.S. population has low levels of Vitamin D.
"We are pleased to extend availability of our BioPlex 2200 25-OH Vitamin D kit to U.S. markets," said John Hertia, Bio-Rad Executive Vice President and President, Clinical Diagnostics Group. "The new kit complements our already extensive menu of autoimmune and infectious disease assays for use on our BioPlex 2200 System, which offers our customers the ability to streamline their workflow in these important testing areas."
The BioPlex 2200 system is the first and only fully-automated, random access multiplex testing system, providing clinical laboratories the capability to rapidly process or "multiplex" multiple individual tests that are traditionally processed separately. The BioPlex 2200 system conserves patient sample volume, helps consolidate workstations, and simplifies workflow.
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