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Biohit showcases latest liquid handling and diagnostic products at AACC

Sartorius Group
7 Jul 2008

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Finnish company Biohit Oyj develops, manufactures and markets liquid handling products and diagnostic test systems for use in research, health care and industrial laboratories.

Liquid handling products include electronic and mechanical pipettes, dispensers and disposable tips, and pipette maintenance and calibration services. The diagnostics business comprises of products and analysis systems for the diagnosing, screening and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases. Examples include the blood-sample based GastroPanel and GastroView, for diagnosing diseases of the stomach and associated risks, as well as biopsy specimen quick tests for the diagnosis of lactose intolerance and H. pylori infection.

Biohit has a network of 450 distributors, including 7 subsidiaries, in 70 countries. For more information, please contact the company.

Please note that not all Biohit diagnostic products have been cleared for market and distribution in the United States. However, all products are available for Research Use. Please visit us at AACC booth # 3615 for more details.

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