Published: November 19, 2009
AcroMetrix Announces the Launch of the OptiQual HPV Genotype Panel
BENICIA, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - AcroMetrix, a leading manufacturer of quality control material for
clinical diagnostic and blood testing laboratories, announced today the
launch of its OptiQual HPV Genotype Panel. Designed to help clinical
laboratories comply with CLIA guidelines for qualitative molecular
assays that detect Human Papillomavirus (HPV), this addition to
AcroMetrix's line of women's health products can assist laboratorians
with the validation and verification of their molecular HPV tests. Panel
members include HPV-16, 18, 68, and a negative, and are offered
individually allowing users to customize their own HPV genotyping panel.
High-risk HPV testing is recommended in HPV testing guidelines
composed by medical organizations such as the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Society for Colposcopy
and Cervical Pathology. The goal of type-specific detection of
individual HPV genotypes is to further assess the risk of cancer, and
can be performed concurrent to the initial high-risk screen or as a
reflex test. As clinicians realize the clinical utility of HPV
genotyping and genotyping assays become more common, sufficient quality
control materials will be needed for optimal patient care.
"AcroMetrix continues to show its dedication to women's health
with the launch of the OptiQual HPV Genotype Panel," says Michael J.
Eck, President and CEO of AcroMetrix. "AcroMetrix is committed to
providing laboratories with the quality control products they need to
assess the analytical performance of their molecular testing procedures."
Each panel member contains whole cells with an integrated HPV
genome, expressing the E6/E7 mRNA and thus mimicking a true oncogenic
patient sample. This allows for full process control of molecular test
procedures, from extraction through amplification and detection.
Additionally, customers will observe excellent consistency and
reproducibility in results from lot to lot because the panel members are
manufactured in accordance with ISO 17511.
Convenient and ready to use, the OptiQual HPV Genotype Panel is
stored at refrigerated temperatures and contained in PreservCyt
Solution. This product is unassayed and is for Research Use Only, not
for use in diagnostic procedures.
OptiQual is a registered trademark of AcroMetrix.
About AcroMetrix
AcroMetrix, with facilities in Benicia, California and Alkmaar,
The Netherlands, provides a comprehensive line of molecular and
serological diagnostic quality control products that help laboratories
meet quality requirements. AcroMetrix maintains this leadership role by
consistently developing innovative standards, external run controls, and
validation kits for molecular and serological testing in blood screening
and clinical diagnostic laboratories. For more information on AcroMetrix
please visit the company web site at www.acrometrix.com.
AcroMetrix
Brian McLucas, 707-746-8888 ext. 123
Fax:
707-746-8881
bcm@acrometrix.com
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