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INFECTIOUS DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS

Helping You Achieve Accuracy and Reliability in Infectious Disease Diagnostics

Discover the forefront of biological innovation with Microbix Biosystems Inc. Since 1985, Microbix has been a recognized leader committed to advancing diagnostic precision through unparalleled expertise and advanced product offerings.

We offer a diverse range of proprietary biological and technological solutions to enhance infectious disease detection, improve understanding, and transform the future of global healthcare. Join us on a path to precision, reliability, and advancement, as we work together to redefine the standards of healthcare diagnostics, research, and development.


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40+ Years in Business

280+ Customers

500+ Products in our Catalogue

30+ Countries Shipped To

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Trusted Diagnostic Solutions for Infectious Diseases

Propel your testing and research endeavors forward with our extensive portfolio of proprietary biological and technological diagnostic solutions.

Antigens Antigens

With one of the industry’s most extensive portfolios of infectious disease antigens, we provide the viral, bacterial, and parasitic products you need to support your diagnostic goals and deliver reliable results. Beyond diagnostics, our products are also instrumental in advancing research in fields like epidemiology, virology, and immunology.

External Quality ControlsExternal Quality Controls

Our Quality Assessment Products (QAPs™) are expertly designed to emulate patient samples using native pathogens or synthetic genomes. Trust in our ready-to-use solutions to enhance the precision and reliability of your diagnostic processes.

Control Elution Buffer Control Elution Buffer

Our Control Elution Buffer is a stable sample elution buffer for control swab formulations used in diagnostic tests. The product is commonly used as an intermediate step for preparing the control swab formulations in validation/verification protocols including the swab sample elution step.

DxTM™ Viral Transport MediumDxTM™ Viral Transport Medium

Our DxTM™ is an IVD medical device expertly designed for the secure collection and transport of specimens and is only available for sale in Canada.

Aseptic Custom Vial Filling ServicesAseptic Custom Vial Filling Services

Microbix offers aseptic custom filling services in a state-of-the-art facility across a range of fields to compliantly meet your needs on a pilot or commercial scale. The aseptic capabilities include two types of filling lines: 10,000 vials per day or 60,000 vials per day.

Products

Diagnostic & Research Solutions for the Entire Healthcare Ecosystem

Microbix has a large portfolio of infectious disease antigens produced at commercial scale that serve as key ingredients for manufacturing diagnostic tests and external quality control materials. The antigens can also be used for vaccine R&D and applied research in microbiology, virology, cell biology, immunology, and pathology.

Respiratory Antigens
Respiratory Antigens

Our respiratory antigens cover infections such as Adenovirus, RSV, Parainfluenza 2 & 3, Flu A & B, and Chlamydia pneumoniae for test innovation and development.

ToRCH Antigens
ToRCH Antigens

ToRCH infections include Toxoplasmosis, Other (Varicella Zoster virus), Syphilis, and Parvovirus B19), Cytomegalovirus, Rubella Virus, and Herpes Simplex Virus.

Childhood Disease Antigens
Childhood Disease Antigens

Specialized childhood disease immunological test development for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella Zoster, and Epstein-Barr Virus.

Dengue Antigens
Dengue Antigens

Native Dengue product panel covering Dengue Types 1, 2, 3, and 4.

STI Antigens
STI Antigens

Sexually Transmitted Infections antigens covering Chlamydia trachomatis, Herpes Simplex 1 & 2.

Respiratory Viral and Bacterial Quality Controls
Respiratory Viral and Bacterial Quality Controls

Respiratory Panel IVD controls and RUO samples are available as single-analyte and multiplex liquid and swab formulations. The panel covers SARS-CoV-2, RSV, Flu A & B, Parainfluenza viruses, Adenovirus, Group A Strep, and more.

HPV Quality Controls
HPV Quality Controls

Extensive high-risk HPV panel, covering HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 39, 45, 51, 52, and 66. HPV IVD Controls and RUO samples are available as single-analyte and multiplex liquid and swab formulations.

STI Quality Controls
STI Quality Controls

STI and RUO controls are available as single-analyte and multiplex liquid and swab formulations that cover Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonnorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium (and antimicrobial resistant strains), HSV1 &2.

Genital Ulcer Quality Controls
Genital Ulcer Quality Controls

The genital ulcer panels are available as liquid and swab formulations of inactivated Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 and 2, Varicella Zoster Virus, Treponema pallidum, and Monkeypox Virus.

Vaginal Infection Quality Controls
Vaginal Infection Quality Controls

Whole-workflow multi-analyte vaginal infection research use only (RUO) external quality controls are designed for nucleic acid amplification tests that detect the most common causes of vaginal infections, including bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis.

Gastrointestional Quality Controls
Gastrointestinal Quality Controls

Gastrointestinal IVD Controls and RUO samples are available as single-analyte and multiplex liquid and swab formulations. The panel includes Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia, Helicobacter pylori, C. difficile, Campylobacter, Rotavirus, and more.

ONBOARDx™ RUO Kits
ONBOARDx™ RUO Kits

Various ONBOARDx kits including RUO samples from our SARS-CoV-2, RESP and HPV EQC panels. Custom ONBOARDx™ kits to evaluate assay performance are also available.

Delivering Global Excellence in Diagnostic Solutions

Microbix ships products to all seven continents and the majority of our IVD quality control products are CE marked, registered with the U.S. FDA, Australian TGA, U.K. and Health Canada establishment licensed.

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Testimonials
Testimonials

Proudly Supporting Over 100+ Customers with Leading Diagnostic Solutions

Discover how customers leverage Microbix’s infectious disease diagnostics products to achieve greater success in accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.

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We considered other external quality controls but selected Microbix QAPs as the best solution to support assay optimization and to significantly simplify QC procedures with minimal to no pipetting steps. Microbix’s technical expertise, product design, performance, and superior customer service are impressive. We look forward to continuing our collaboration.

Robert Martinez, VP of Business Development & Scientific Affairs

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MDx testing for HPV improves cervical cancer screening by identifying those at-risk efficiently. Close monitoring of the entire HPV testing workflow is critical to realizing this healthcare goal and Microbix’s HPV QAPs have been selected to support the quality assessment monitoring of the molecular testing process, a vital part of BVO’s quality management system

Dr. Rob Schuurman, National Reference Officer for the Dutch Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BVO)

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r-Biopharm is pleased that the program will be delivering world-class diagnostic testing to some of the most remote populations in Australia. It has been a privilege to work with the program’s operational team and Microbix to integrate the use of the best possible test and test-workflow controls into the program

Andreas Simons, Director, Project Management Clinical Diagnostics

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We’re pleased to be employing Microbix’s innovative QAPs for this new and important EQA program. Genital ulcers are the cause of a considerable and growing burden of disease that can only be alleviated by way of accurate diagnosis and treatment

Juha Wahlstedt, Sales Director at Labquality

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Microbix approached us before the pandemic started, and the relationship developed so easily and quickly that we formalized our collaboration in 2020. Along with their excellent technical capabilities, they have successfully developed relationships with many diagnostics manufacturers around the world. We are pleased that our FLOQSwabs® are their exclusive choice for their growing line of swab formatted QAPs™.

Gaetano Natale, Chief Commercial Officer.

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We’ve been using Microbix’s External Quality controls for 3 years specifically from their Respiratory and Sexually Transmitted Infections panels on our instruments. It has helped us ensure accurate and reliable patient results and we’ve been delighted with their performance.

Alfie Zhen Fang, Buyer, Procurement

WHY MICROBIX?

The Microbix Difference

Our Quality Commitment

By choosing Microbix, you are aligning with a partner certified to the latest ISO standards and dedicated to delivering products that truly set the industry benchmark for quality.

Decades of Expertise

With over three decades of experience in the global diagnostics industry, Microbix has established a reputation as a leading infectious disease diagnostic manufacturer.

Widespread Customer Acceptance

Microbix’s products have consistently earned widespread recognition and trust from customers due to their superior reliability.

RESOURCES

Technical Resources

Explore innovative approaches to quality assurance, cross-platform compatibility, and diagnostic accuracy through our expertly curated technical resources.

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CONTACT US

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Let’s discuss how our infectious disease diagnostic solutions can support your research or diagnostics needs.

Microbix Phone +1-800-794-6694