The emphasis in the product range of Orion Diagnostica is on so-called Point-of-Care tests, which are used by doctors and nurses at doctor's offices and in small-scale laboratories for the determination of illnesses as well as for following up the progress or successfulness of treatment.
The leading brand in the product range is QuikRead® - a diagnostic test system consisting of an easy-to-use small instrument and dedicated, ready-to-use reagent kits.
QuikRead CRP test is its most successful application. A blood sample taken from the fingertip is measured for its C-reactive protein (CRP) content, with a raised value often indicating bacterial infection. The result of the CRP test, combined with the patient’s symptoms, help physicians decide whether the patient is suffering from a viral or bacterial infection, and whether or not a course of antibiotics is required.
Main focus on the development of the QuikRead go® instrument has been on easiness of use with rapid results.
QuikRead Strep A is a test built on the QuikRead platform. It is a reliable method for detecting Streptococcus Pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus), the causative agent of bacterial tonsillitis.
The UniQ™ collagen tests that measure bone metabolism help physicians treat osteoporosis, among others. These tests are extremely sensitive. For example, even if evidence of change is not yet visible in bone density measurements, the ICTP collagen test can reveal metastatic tumours resulting from breast cancer. The PINP test, which measures bone formation, can also be used for monitoring treatment of osteoporosis.
Uricult® - an urinary tract infection test which came onto the market as a pioneer over 40 years ago and still enjoys stable demand.
Turbox® - an analyser that measures proteins and can be used to assess 18 different proteins from plasma, blood or urine samples.
Diarlex® - a test range for revealing rota and adeno viruses from faecal samples.
Some of Orion’s diagnostic tests are used in highly automated hospital laboratories, including those for hormonal, bone, connective tissue, gastroenterological and specific protein assessment. Orion also engages in contract manufacturing of diagnostic products for other companies.
More about Orion Diagnostica and its product range is available at www.oriondiagnostica.com