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ZeptoMetrix® is pleased to announce the launch of NATtrol™ Influenza A H5N1 Quantitative Stock, a groundbreaking advancement in molecular diagnostic quality assurance. Leveraging phage-like particle encapsulated RNA technology, this product sets a new standard for accuracy and reliability in avian influenza (H5N1) detection, addressing critical gaps in laboratories’ ability to validate end-to-end testing workflows.

As H5N1 outbreaks continue to rise globally, the need for robust quality control materials has never been greater. ZeptoMetrix’s Influenza A H5N1 Quantitative Stock offers laboratories a comprehensive quality control material that requires RNA extraction, unlike traditional naked RNA products. This novel solution includes three encapsulated H5N1 gene segments within a phage-like particle, ensuring realistic validation of extraction, amplification, and detection steps.

“The ongoing H5N1 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for reliable diagnostic tools,” said Dr. Karuna Sharma, PhD, Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of Antylia Diagnostics division. “This launch represents a significant advancement in diagnostic quality control. By encapsulating RNA within a phage-like particle, we enable labs to have confidence in their results at every step. This is not just innovation; it is vital in the fight against H5N1 and other emerging RNA viruses.”

NATtrol Influenza A H5N1 Quantitative Stock (Product Code: 0831198) is NATtrol inactivated to enhance stability and provided with precision quantification at 1,000,000 gene copies/mL of each gene segment, verified by digital PCR (dPCR). The ready-to-use 1 mL format integrates seamlessly with ZeptoMetrix’s -STQ product line, streamlining workflow adoption.

More information on how to order and additional ZeptoMetrix products can be found at: www.zeptometrix.com

About ZeptoMetrix®
ZeptoMetrix, an Antylia Scientific company, is an established industry leader in the design, development, and delivery of innovative, quality solutions to the infectious disease diagnostics market. Our expertise and abilities in molecular diagnostics, including external quality controls, verification panels, proficiency panels, customized and OEM products/services, have set the industry standard for performance and reliability and make ZeptoMetrix the preferred choice for independent third-party quality control materials.

Product Page: https://www.zeptometrix.com/us/en/nattrol-influenza-a-h5n1-quantitative-stock-1-x-10-ml-15355

Contact Information
Andrew Zenger
Global Product Manager
andrew.zenger@antylia.com
(716) 715-7417

SOURCE: ZeptoMetrix

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ZeptoMetrix H5N1 Press Release.pdf

Chiron AS, now part of ZeptoMetrix®, has developed the world’s very first commercially available microplastic reference materials. This revolutionary new product range, called MicroPRefs®, was developed in close collaboration with the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) and was made possible by grants from the EU project EUROqCHARM and Innovation Norway.

Microplastic particles are found in large quantities in water, soil, and in the air. Plastic pollution of various kinds breaks down in nature into tiny particles. These range in size from macro- to nano-sized particles. Microplastics are also carriers of various environmental toxins such as PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) and brominated flame retardants, and cause significant environmental and health risks to communities around the world.

“In order to measure the quantity and type of microplastic substances present, there is a need for a yardstick or a ‘reference material,’ which is a material developed in the laboratory that can be used for comparison. ZeptoMetrix’s Chiron AS business has now developed the very first commercially available microplastic reference materials for the six most abundant plastics in nature. New variants will follow successively throughout this year,” stated Huiling Liu, Ph.D., Senior Director, R&D Analytical Reference Materials.

MicroPRefs® microplastic reference materials feature a novel tablet format containing a defined number of particles. The particles produced are of known plastic type and were designed to provide sizes and shapes that mimic microplastics found in nature. The tablets are dissolved in water and then analyzed using various methods and in parallel with real samples from nature.

The first single polymer tablets produced contain microplastic particles ranging in size between 50 and 300 micron. Multi-polymer tablets contain a mixture of three different plastic types. Further variants containing different size, quantity and combinations of plastics are planned to support researchers in their endeavors.

“The need to monitor microplastics in our surroundings is paramount to protecting the ongoing health of our communities. ZeptoMetrix is committed to fostering innovations that will help solve real-world issues as laboratories around the world can now deliver microplastics test results with greater confidence,” stated Evangeline Gonzalez, President of ZeptoMetrix. “In addition, our scientists are partnering with industry organizations and leading laboratories to incorporate microplastics into our innovative proficiency testing programs.”

About ZeptoMetrix
Chiron AS is part of ZeptoMetrix®, an Antylia Scientific company. ZeptoMetrix is the industry leader and manufacturer for innovative solutions solving challenges in the evolving Diagnostic Microbiology, Infectious Disease, and Oncology markets, as well as Analytical Reference Materials for the Applied Markets. We focus on our customers’ success by providing premium product quality, reliability, and expert technical knowledge, enabling our customers to develop and advance many applications across diagnostics, pharmaceutical, environmental, food and beverage industries. From in-stock solutions to custom control and panel development, our scientific teams provide our customers with comprehensive, performance-oriented, and cost-effective products and services that positively impact the field of clinical diagnostics, analytical testing and contribute to a healthier world. ZeptoMetrix is a division of Antylia Scientific, an operating company of premier life science and diagnostic brands, including Cole-Parmer, Environmental Express and ZeptoMetrix.

Contact Information
Nancie Geddings
Global Business Development Leader
nancie.geddings@antylia.com
1-843-277-5230

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Chiron AS Develops the World’s First Commercial Microplastic Reference Materials

SOURCE: ZeptoMetrix

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Chiron AS, a leading producer of chemical reference materials headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, is pleased to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art research centre dedicated to the enhanced surveillance of environmental pollutants. 

This ground-breaking development, supported by an estimated 40 million NOK investment, reaffirms Chiron’s commitment to advancing the field of environmental analysis. 

The newly inaugurated research facility, which offers a 360-degree view of the Trondheim fjord, is equipped to address the most challenging pollutants of today, including microplastics and PFAS (commonly known as ‘forever chemicals’), and is poised to contribute significant research into environmental surveillance. 

This strategic relocation follows Chiron’s acquisition by Antylia Scientific in July 2023 and its successful incorporation into the ZeptoMetrix® Operating Division. The move to the new 1750 m2 premises aligns Chiron with Spex®, NSI Laboratories and High Purity Standards in strengthening the ZeptoMetrix Reference Material and Proficiency Testing portfolio. 

“We are excited to embark on this journey of heightened environmental surveillance,” Jon Eigill Johansen, Founder of Chiron AS, commented. “The establishment of our research centre highlights our commitment to scientific excellence. Through cutting-edge research and collaboration, we aim to support our mission to protect humans from undesired chemical exposure.” 

Evangeline Gonzalez, President of the ZeptoMetrix Operation Division, stated, “This investment reinforces our dedication to advancing environmental science. Chiron’s state-of-the-art research centre adds a crucial dimension to the ZeptoMetrix portfolio. This means we are even more ready to support our lab and industry partners with critical innovation as they work to address ongoing environmental challenges.” 

About ZeptoMetrix® 

ZeptoMetrix, an Antylia Scientific Company, is the industry leader and manufacturer for innovative solutions solving challenges in the evolving Diagnostic Microbiology Infectious Disease, Oncology market and Analytical Reference Materials for the Applied Markets. We focus on our customers’ success by providing premium product quality, reliability, and expert technical knowledge, enabling our customers to develop and advance many applications across diagnostics, pharmaceutical, environmental, food and beverage industries. From in stock solutions to custom control and panel development through to launch, our scientific teams provide our customers with comprehensive, performance-oriented, and cost-effective products and services that positively impact the field of clinical diagnostics, analytical testing and contribute to a healthier world. ZeptoMetrix is an operating division of Antylia Scientific, a holding company of premier life science and diagnostic brands, including Cole-Parmer, Environmental Express and ZeptoMetrix.

Contact Information
Jennifer Button
Deputy Director
jenny.button@chiron.no 
+44(0)7963508499

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ZeptoMetrix® is pleased to announce it has been awarded an IVDR Quality Management System certificate from British Standards Institution BSI, NB 2797, one of the notified bodies under the new EU In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR). This certificate applies to the majority of the current portfolio of CE marked ZeptoMetrix NATtrol™ quality control products that are the industry’s preferred brand for molecular diagnostic testing and are supplied ready-to-use as independent third-party quality control materials. With this significant certification step completed, ZeptoMetrix will focus on the implementation of updated product labelling over the next several months.

“ZeptoMetrix is delighted with our smooth and efficient transition to IVDR,” commented Glenn Harrall, Global Vice President of Quality, ZeptoMetrix. “This transition reflects ZeptoMetrix continuous investments in quality programs, regulatory compliance and demonstrates our ongoing quality commitment to our partners and customers.”

“Achieving this certification milestone is further demonstration of ZeptoMetrix’s commitment to supporting European clinical laboratories with reliable, innovative quality controls,” said Evangeline Gonzalez, President, ZeptoMetrix.

For more information on ZeptoMetrix and NATtrol products, visit www.zeptometrix.com.

About ZeptoMetrix®
ZeptoMetrix, an Antylia Scientific company, is an established industry leader in the design, development, and delivery of innovative, quality solutions to the infectious disease diagnostics market. Our expertise and abilities in molecular diagnostics, including external quality controls, verification panels, proficiency panels, customized and OEM products/services, have set the industry standard for performance and reliability and make ZeptoMetrix the preferred choice for independent third-party quality control materials.

Contact Information
Andrew Zenger
Global Product Manager
andrew.zenger@antylia.com
(716) 715-7417

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ZeptoMetrix(R) is excited to introduce PROtrol(TM), a new line of products designed for antigen-based diagnostic methods. These third-party materials mimic a true clinical specimen and can be used to evaluate and monitor the performance of antigen-based assays, including lateral flow immunoassays for infectious diseases.

PROtrol is the only whole organism reference material to provide complete testing data. Each lot of product is supplied with the protein concentration and TCID50 value, which minimizes qualification testing. PROtrol provides better reproducibility, which optimizes the use of financial spending and processing time through the decreased need for repeat testing.

“The rapid expansion in development of antigen-based assays has highlighted some quality challenges. Inactivated, whole organism controls designed specifically for antigen tests can equip manufacturers with the tools they need to better evaluate the performance of their assays, leading to higher quality tests on the market,” said Dr. Karuna Sharma, Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer.

PROtrol SARS-Related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Isolate: USA-WA1/2020* is the first member of this product line (PROSARS(COV2)-587). As we move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, ZeptoMetrix will continue to grow the PROtrol product line, providing high-quality controls to assay manufacturers seeking to expand access to inexpensive and easy-to-use diagnostics.

“The launch and expansion of PROtrol enhances our position as the partner of choice for diagnostic test developers,” said Evangeline Gonzalez, President of Antylia Diagnostics division. “As we work with our diagnostic partners, ZeptoMetrix is pleased with the role that PROtrol plays to give patients around the world more access to diagnostic testing.”

More information on how to order the new PROtrol and additional ZeptoMetrix products can be found at: https://www.zeptometrix.com

About ZeptoMetrix(R)
ZeptoMetrix(R) is an established industry leader in the design, development, and delivery of innovative, quality solutions to the infectious disease diagnostics market. Our expertise and abilities in molecular diagnostics, including external quality controls, verification panels, proficiency panels, customized and OEM products/services have set the industry standard for performance and reliability and make ZeptoMetrix the preferred choice for independent third-party quality control materials.

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* (PROSARS(COV2)-587): product page
https://www.zeptometrix.com/products/protrolt-sars-cov-2-isolate-usa-wa1-2020-1-ml

Contact Information
Andrew Zenger
Global Product Manager
andrew.zenger@antylia.com
(716) 715-7417

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PROSARS(COV2)-587 Product Insert.pdf https://cdn.newswire.com/files/x/f7/75/6f2724d112cd754a1e946ada2060.pdf
ZeptoMetrix Launches PROtrol.pdf https://cdn.newswire.com/files/x/94/c9/f6adf7dcd8a49a3ac3d828c851a5.pdf