What are Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)? STIs, or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are those most often transmitted through sexual contact, but can also be transmitted to children from infected mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.1 There are over 20 different types of STIs and the CDC estimates that 1 in 5 people in the United States alone is infected.2 C...

ALPCO is pleased to announce the addition of two new radioimmunoassays (RIA) to measure vasopressin. The Vasopressin RIA and the Vasopressin Direct RIA. Both assays were originally developed by BÜHLMANN Laboratories. After optimization for greater ease-of-use, they are now offered by NovoLytiX GmbH of Switzerland. ALPCO is proud to be the exclusive distributor for the Vasopressin RIA and Va...

Diabetes and Obesity Learning Library! As a leading provider of testing solutions for the diabetes and obesity research community, we support scientists’ efforts to gain a greater understanding of these conditions. With no cure for type 1 or type 2 diabetes and a lack of effective obesity treatments, scientists in these fields are continually in need of new methods to advance their studies. As...

Celebrate Insulin’s Discovery: Download the History of Insulin Timeline for Your Lab! The year 2021 marked the 100th anniversary of Banting, Best, and Macleod discovery of insulin. However, many other scientists also contributed to the foundational understanding of endocrinology that enabled one of the most important medical ...

Purpose of a Food Elimination Diet Food sensitivity or food intolerance involves a non-allergic response to a food or food additive. In a recent on-line survey conducted in the U.S., 24% of adults aged 18 to 79 reported a food intolerance. Many reported symptoms of food intolerance are GI-related, including stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation. In independent studies, 20 - 67...

Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells are the most dependable and most popular host cells for the industrial production of biotherapeutics. They are stable cell lines that are adaptable to a wide range of culture conditions and routinely produce very high protein and antibody yields. More importantly, CHO cells can produce complex proteins with post-translational modifications similar to human pr...

Want to learn more about multiplex allergy testing and the advantages of molecular allergens for screening? We offer a three-part, allergy webinar series with discussions from industry leaders. Start learning today and check out our on-demand webinars below. Feel free to share with colleagues or bookmark to watch at your own convenience!   Multiplex IgE Testing and Molecular Allerg...

What are Thrombotic Mutations? Thrombotic mutations refer to mutations that affect the body’s blood clotting, or coagulation, system. Thrombotic mutations can be inherited (inherited thrombophilia) or acquired (acquired thrombophilia). These mutations can result in blood clot development leading to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. What Causes Factor V Leiden Mutation? The Facto...

Precise PCR Results are Critical for Individuals that are Immunocompromised.  Immunocompromised and transplant individuals require precise testing to uncover common viruses that can be life threatening for them. Cytomegalovirus (CMV), for example, is a herpes-type viral infection found in a large percentage of the adult population worldwide. In healthy individuals, CMV can present symptoms s...

In April of this year, ALPCO proudly announced its merger with GeneProof. Together we are a global leader in immunodiagnostics and molecular diagnostics providing you, our customers, with reagents and proprietary automated sample-to-answer solutions for the tests that matter most to you. Through the depth and breadth of our respective portfolios, ALPCO and GeneProof provide you with t...