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Our Vision is to improve healthcare as a global provider of innovative and reliable diagnostic tests. -
Our Mission is to identify and develop novel patentable diagnostic markers and technologies which can be commercialised to meet clinical needs, both in the laboratory and at the point of care. -
We will collaborate with partners, create branded products and identify complementary businesses which support our objective of continuing to grow as a respected and profitable healthcare company. -
Our Values include meeting all current and future regulatory, quality and environmental standards appropriate for our industry and the countries in which we operate.
This range of Axis-Shield assays on the widely-placed AxSYM immunoassay analyser - (view the Abbott website) is an important addition to the already comprehensive menu of this benchmark system.
The range comprises tests for D-Dimer (not available in the USA), which is used to detect deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and Active-B12 (also known as HoloTC or holo-transcobalamin) for the effective identification of vitamin B12 deficiency, particularly in the 30% or so of total vitamin B12 assays which are indeterminate.
A test to detect anti-CCP antibodies, as an aid in the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, is also available, together with an immunoassay for HbA1c using patented Axis-Shield technology. The latter assay is used for measuring the effectiveness of blood glucose control in diabetes and increasingly its utility is being recognised as a front line screen for diabetes diagnosis.
| Related Papers |
| AxSYM xtra anti-CCP brochure (286KB PDF) |
| AxSYM xtra anti-CCP utility guide (324KB PDF) |
| AxSYM xtra D-Dimer Assay (197KB PDF) |
| AxSYM xtra D-Dimer Assay Handout (155KB PDF) |
*Products may not be approved for sale in all countries. Please contact your local distributor for further details.
Axis-Shield at a Glance
A pioneering organisation focused on the development and manufacturing of important and innovative in vitro diagnostic tests for use in clinical laboratories and at the point of care.
Focus on Afinion
Axis-Shield's award winning point-of-care test system is designed for maximum simplicity coupled with laboratory accuracy and reliability for a number of key markers important for improved patient management.
