Microbix Biosystems Inc T.MBX

Microbix is the only listed domestic manufacturer of VTM

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Microbix Biosystems is a publicly traded biotechnology company that specializes in infectious disease diagnostics, developing and manufacturing a wide range of biological materials to enhance human wellbeing. They have produced an extensive range of proprietary diagnostic antigens and Quality Assessment Products (QAPs) that are used to test for human pathogens, including those that cause respiratory (COVID-19, flu, etc.), maternal, pediatric, childhood, sexually transmitted and insect-borne diseases, as well as being used to ensure that such testing is performed accurately. The company also produces a proprietary viral transport medium (VTM, brand DxTM™) to stabilize patient samples for lab-based molecular diagnostic testing. Notably, Microbix is the only listed domestic manufacturer of VTM. With over three decades of experience, Microbix continues to develop high-quality products for the global diagnostics industry. Their infectious disease antigens are sold to international OEM companies, and QAPs are sold to clinical laboratory accreditation organizations, diagnostics OEMs and clinical laboratories in Canada and overseas. DxTM is currently sold to support clinical testing within Canada.