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Prodesse
to supply Lahey Clinic with ProFlu-1™ Reagents
WAUKESHA, WI (December 8, 2005) – Prodesse announced today that Lahey
Clinic (Burlington, MA) has completed validation of an assay using Prodesse's
ProFlu-1™ reagents. Lahey Clinic used ProFlu-1 reagents to develop
a multiplex, 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 Respiratory Syncytial Virus). Released in August in a 1-step
RT-PCR format, assays using ProFlu-1 reagents enable labs to develop assays requiring
minimal hands-on time.
According to Steve Cook, Manager of the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, "We
recently presented a poster at the 21st Clinical Virology Symposium describing
our experience with our assay developed using ProFlu-1 reagents. Lahey
Clinic will replace cell cultures with this new assay as our definitive influenza
test during the upcoming Flu season."
"We are delighted to count Lahey Clinic among our customers", said
Tom Shannon,
Prodesse CEO. "This is our first major account in the Boston area, and
we look forward to a continuing relationship. With many large institutions domestic
and abroad currently validating this product, we are very optimistic about our
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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.
About Lahey Clinic
Lahey Clinic, a physician-led, nonprofit group practice, is world-renowned
for innovative technology, pioneering medical treatment, and leading-edge
research. A teaching hospital affiliated with Tufts University School of
Medicine, the Clinic provides quality health care in virtually every specialty
and subspecialty, from primary care to cancer diagnosis and treatment to
kidney and liver transplantation. For more information please visit our website
at www.lahey.org.
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Press Contact:
Andy Shrago, Chief Marketing Officer
Prodesse, Inc.
Phone: (262) 446-0700
ashrago@prodesse.com |
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