The rapid assays enable detection in less than ten minutes in both fresh and fixed stool samples and are also available for veterinary applications and Research Use Only in humans in the US. The ParaFlor B kit is the first specific assay for the detection of the Blastocystis parasite. “We are pleased to contribute to the debate over the role of Blastocystis infections in persistent gastrointestinal disorders with our novel and highly specific ParaFlor assay kit”, comments Dr. Wolfgang Pieken, President and CEO of Boulder Diagnostics Inc. A study by Dr. Ronald Fayer of the US Department of Agriculture-ARS, Beltsville, MD on the presence of Blastocystis in cattle noted the accuracy and practicality of this immunofluorescence (IFA) assay method as compared to PCR. (Fayer et al, 2012, Parasitol Research vol 111, 1349 – 55.) “ParaFlor parasite detection kits are available worldwide for order on our web site, www.BoulderDiagnostics.com” , remarks Dede Willis, COO of Boulder Diagnostics Inc. Notes to Editors For further information, please contact:
Wolfgang Pieken CEO, Boulder Diagnostics Inc.
6395 Gunpark Drive, Ste W – Boulder, CO 80301, USA Phone: +1 720.897.6276 – email: [email protected] – www.BoulderDiagnostics.com For ordering a ParaFlor kits for parasite diagnosis in Europe, please contact:
Jana Hummel, Boulder Diagnostics Europe GmbH Stockheimer Strasse 12 – D-97638 Mellrichstadt, Germany
Phone: +49 9776 7093488 – email: [email protected] – www.BoulderDiagnostics.com For ordering a ParaFlor kits for parasite diagnosis in the US and rest of the world, please contact:
Dede Willis, Boulder Diagnostics Inc.
6395 Gunpark Drive, Ste W – Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Phone: +1 720.897.6276 – email: [email protected] – www.BoulderDiagnostics.com
A PDF of this release is available here. About Boulder Diagnostics Boulder Diagnostics Inc. is an in vitro diagnostics company that focuses on identifying, developing, and marketing new diagnostic technologies for underserved markets. In addition to the ParaFlor™ kits for parasite detection, Boulder Diagnostics currently offers the SpiroFind™ assay for detection of active Lyme disease. ENDS
