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Cleveland
Clinic Health System to Use Prodesse Reagents
WAUKESHA, WI (March 6, 2006) – Prodesse announced today that
The Cleveland Clinic Health System (CCHS) has completed development
and validation of their home brew assay using Prodesse's reagents.
The Prodesse reagents were used to develop a real time PCR assay
which, from a single sample, can detect and differentiate three of
the most important respiratory viruses (Influenza A virus, Influenza
B virus and RSV). Prodesse reagents enable labs to develop assays
requiring minimal hands-on time.
Belinda Yen-Lieberman, Ph.D., Medical Director, Virology and Serology,
commented, “We will be using our assay to virtually eliminate
DFA, culture and rapid antigen testing for these respiratory viruses.”
Tom Shannon, Prodesse CEO, said, "As one of the top four hospitals
in the U.S. according to the latest US News and World Report survey,
The Cleveland Clinic has a worldwide reputation for excellence. With
many large institutions domestic and abroad currently developing
and validating assays incorporating our reagents, it appears that
clinical labs are fully embracing the notion that these reagents
provide an efficient and effective basis for developing test methods
for molecular diagnostics detection of infectious diseases." |
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About Prodesse
Prodesse is a biotechnology company focused on developing analyte
specific reagents that can be used by CLIA certified laboratories
to develop assays for detecting infectious disease pathogens.
The Company's reagents incorporate proprietary technology that
allows for the detection of multiple pathogens. Prodesse currently
offers nine different multiplex products covering 33 different
organisms. The company’s products can be used on a variety
of detection platforms. The Company sells its reagents to laboratories
throughout the US and the world, and also operates a CLIA certified
laboratory for testing services in the Midwest area. For more
information about Prodesse and its products, call 888-589-6974
or go to www.prodesse.com.
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Press Contact:
Andy Shrago, Chief Marketing Officer
Prodesse, Inc.
Phone: (262) 446-0700
ashrago@prodesse.com |
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