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ALPCO + GeneProof Merge to Form a Global Diagnostics Company
September 28, 2022

ALPCO + GeneProof Merge to Form a Global Diagnostics Company

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...
AACC 2022
May 16, 2022

AACC 2022

Skip the crowd! Reserve you own one-on-one appointment at AACC for a personalized demo. Schedule here. Featuring New and Exclusive Automated Platforms for Molecular Dx myCROBE is your PCR Laboratory on the Table A fully automated sample-to-result solution for molecular diagnostics with a broad spectrum of diagnostic tests. croBEE 2.0 Nucleic Acid Extraction System is a...
Featured Biomarkers from A to Z
May 13, 2022

Featured Biomarkers from A to Z

This handout briefly describes the role of several important hormones measured in research.

American Laboratory Products Company Merges with GeneProof
April 21, 2022

American Laboratory Products Company Merges with GeneProof

SALEM, NH and BRNO, Czech Republic – April 21st, 2022: American Laboratory Products Company, Ltd. (“ALPCO”), a specialty in vitro diagnostics company, today announced a merger with GeneProof a.s. (“GeneProof”), a leading molecular diagnostics company based in Brno, Czech Republic. The combination creates a global market leader in the diagnostic products market, with broad capabilities spanning ...
Food Intolerance Testing with MADx
April 14, 2022

Food Intolerance Testing with MADx

ALPCO has partnered with MacroArray Diagnostics, MADx, to offer a comprehensive testing solution for IgG-based food intolerances. MADx’ multiplex food test offers a complete repertoire of relevant food antigens, including dairy, nuts, fruits/vegetables, spices and also superfoods such as aloe, chlorella, and guarana. The FOOD XPLORER (FOX) test requires only 12µL of serum or plasma for ...
Iron Regulation and Homeostasis: Kits to Study Regulatory Proteins
March 25, 2022

Iron Regulation and Homeostasis: Kits to Study Regulatory Proteins

Iron Homeostasis Iron is a trace element required for several critical cellular processes. Too little iron (anemia) or too much iron (iron overload) can be harmful. While there is no known mechanism for the controlled excretion of excess iron, a handful of regulatory proteins control the absorption, transport, and storage of iron to maintain homeostasis.1,2 ALPCO offers several kits for the ...
Next-Gen Multiplex Allergy Testing with MADx
January 30, 2022

Next-Gen Multiplex Allergy Testing with MADx

ALPCO has partnered with MacroArray Diagnostics, MADx, to offer a comprehensive testing solution for IgE-based allergies. MADx’s multiplex allergy test incorporates allergens covering 99% of globally relevant allergens, including pollen, pet allergens, dust mites, insect venom, foods, and more. The ALLERGY XPLORER (ALEX2) enables screening for sensitization to 300 different allergen com...
Preparing for a Successful Assay Validation
January 14, 2022

Preparing for a Successful Assay Validation

On-boarding of new assays is critical for menu expansion and revenue growth, but the validation of a new assay requires a significant investment of time and resources. Proper planning can reduce errors and delays, minimizing validation time and reducing the impact on normal operations. Below are a few planning suggestions to help avoid common pitfalls and make the implementation of new assays a...
How Can Your Lab Benefit from Immunoassay Automation?
January 6, 2022

How Can Your Lab Benefit from Immunoassay Automation?

The use of the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique has assisted both clinical and research laboratories in quantifying analytes of interest in heterogeneous samples. The sensitivity and specificity achievable with immunoassays are often ideal for biomarker testing. However, manually performing ELISAs is typically labor intensive and reliant on technique that can vary by user. La...
Chemiluminescence ELISA: 6 Tips for Improving Precision
November 4, 2021

6 Tips for Improving Chemiluminescence ELISA Precision

Chemiluminescence ELISA technology offers enhanced sensitivity with a very broad dynamic range. However, consistency in assay technique is especially important to ensure optimal performance from day-to-day and operator-to-operator. The following six tips may help to improve intra-assay and inter-assay precision when performing chemiluminescence immunoassays. Tip 1: Use a Pipette to Transfer A...