Shimadzu Diagnostics – A trusted partner in Mycoplasma Testing and Diagnosis
Developing accurate and effective diagnostic products is key to improving the quality of life in healthcare and industry. Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation (SDC), a Shimadzu Corporation (Japan) subsidiary, is one of the leading names in Mycoplasma diagnostics and testing. With over 80 years of development, SDC has provided comprehensive diagnostic solutions for both healthcare and industry, with standout products like the Mycoplasma Gene Detection Kit – Myco Finder™. This article will explore SDC’s flagship products and why the company is an ideal distribution partner in the biotechnology industry.
History and development of Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation (SDC)
SDC’s predecessor, Nissui Pharmaceutical, was established in 1935 in Japan. The company gained fame for producing microbiological culture media and food testing, becoming a significant name in the microbiology diagnostic field. In the 1950s, Nissui began producing bacterial culture media, such as SS agar, and quickly became one of Japan’s leading companies in this field.
Over the decades, SDC has expanded its product portfolio, ranging from quality control sera for clinical laboratories to industrial testing products. Shimadzu Diagnostics provides diagnostic solutions for hospitals and develops rapid testing technologies for food safety and industrial testing.
Specialised expertise and flagship products of Shimadzu Diagnostics
SDC excels in the following fields:
Microbiological diagnostics and immunological testing
SDC offers many microbiological diagnostic products that help detect pathogens such as E. coli O157, Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Staphylococcus aureus. These products are crucial in assisting clinical laboratories in identifying and analysing microorganisms.
Additionally, SDC has developed immunological assay kits to determine critical biological markers such as blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and autoimmunity markers. These kits help quantify biomarkers and diagnose conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney diseases.
Quality Control Serum
One of SDC’s standout products is its Quality Control Serum, primarily used by clinical laboratories to ensure accuracy and standardise test results. The quality control serum is widely used in Japan and many other countries and has received high praise from experts and laboratories.
Industrial testing and food safety
Shimadzu Diagnostics also provides testing solutions for the food industry, including microbiological test kits and allergen testing. SDC’s CompactDry® product, a key offering in this area, is a pre-prepared dry agar medium that allows for the rapid detection of harmful microorganisms in food and beverages. Its significant advantage is its storage at room temperature with a long shelf life, reducing costs and increasing convenience compared to traditional methods requiring refrigeration.
Mycoplasma Gene Detection Kit – Myco Finder™: The optimal solution for Mycoplasma Testing
One of SDC’s most advanced and unique products is the Mycoplasma Gene Detection Kit – Myco Finder™. This kit uses Real-time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology to detect Mycoplasma contamination in cell cultures, which is critical in biopharmaceutical production and cell therapy.
Myco Finder™ improves Mycoplasma Testing process
Before Myco Finder™, detecting Mycoplasma in cell cultures typically took 28 to 30 days using traditional bacterial culture methods. However, Myco Finder™ reduces the detection time to just 2 hours, thanks to real-time PCR technology. This significant improvement helps save time and increases production efficiency.
Superior sensitivity and speed
The Myco Finder™ kit can detect Mycoplasma at levels as low as 10 CFU/mL (less than 10 colony-forming units per 1 mL sample), meeting the strict standards of international pharmacopoeias, such as EP 2.6.7 (European Pharmacopoeia). This makes it optimal for companies producing vaccines and biopharmaceuticals, providing fast and reliable quality testing.
User-friendly design
The Myco Finder™ kit is designed to be user-friendly. Each kit contains pre-dried components in vials, minimising preparation errors and saving time. Additionally, the kit comes with positive and negative control samples to verify the quality of the process, ensuring accurate results.
Benefits of Partnering with Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation (SDC)
With high-quality products, advanced technology, and the ability to provide comprehensive solutions for the healthcare and food industries, SDC is the ideal partner for companies looking to improve their testing processes, particularly in molecular biology and pharmaceutical quality control.
For Biogroup, whose mission is to bring advanced biological solutions to Vietnam and Southeast Asia markets, partnering to distribute Myco Finder™ and other Shimadzu Diagnostics products presents an excellent opportunity to enhance service quality and meet future market demands.
Conclusion
With over 80 years of experience in the diagnostics and testing industry, Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation (SDC) is a trusted partner, offering high-quality products and services for healthcare, food safety, and industrial testing applications. Its flagship product, Myco Finder™, has proven to be superior in rapidly and accurately detecting Mycoplasma, significantly impacting vaccine and biopharmaceutical production. For Biogroup, distributing Shimadzu Diagnostics products offers an excellent opportunity to enhance service quality and meet the growing market demands.
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References
- Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation. (n.d.). Homepage. Shimadzu Corporation. Retrieved from https://corp.sdc.shimadzu.co.jp
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