NEW PRODUCT: Anti-CCP
NEW PRODUCT: Anti-CCP - A Biomarker of Rheumatoid Arthritis Several diagnostic tests are utilised in the diagnosis of RA, including rheumatoid factor (RF), anti-cyclin citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP). Whilst ESR and CRP measurements are
National Diabetes Month
National Diabetes Month Diabetes is a chronic disease characterised by insulin resistance either due to the pancreas’s inability to produce enough insulin or due to the body’s inability to use the insulin it produces effectively. Insulin is the hormone that is
The Role of Light Chains in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
The Role of Light Chains in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) This year Biorex Diagnostics are celebrating Lupus Awareness Month, placing a focus on the most common form of lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE is a complex and chronic autoimmune disease
The Role of Lipoproteins in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD)
The Role of Lipoproteins in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Lipids and lipoproteins significantly contribute to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), a specific type of arteriosclerosis, whereby the arteries
Adverse Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Adverse Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a major public health burden which can be devastating 1. As of 27th July 2022, there has been a total
The Mysterious Child Hepatitis Outbreak
The Mysterious Child Hepatitis Outbreak There has been an outbreak of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children since 5th April 2022. 1,010 probable cases have been reported from 35 countries in five WHO Regions, as of 8th July 2022.
What is the difference between Omicron and other COVID-19 variants?
With the new Omicron variant sweeping the world faster than any other coronavirus strain before it, how concerned should we be? On 24th November 2021, the first Omicron case was announced in South Africa, (The Guardian), with the first sample of the
Cardiovascular disease numbers continue to grow as more procedures are being carried out now than ever before
World Heart Day aims to shed a light on cardiovascular disease and how to prevent it. 17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 2019 worldwide, meaning CVD was the world’s most common cause of death, followed by cancer.
Why choose ELISA testing?
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, also known as ELISA tests, are cost effective, eco-friendly and reliable. Originally described by Engvall and Perlmann in 1971, the test has been adapted and altered to stay one of the most dependable scientific tool for enabling the measurement
World Cancer Day 2021
4th February marks World Cancer Day 2021, this global initiative is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is dedicated to raising awareness and improving education surrounding cancer and ensuring treatment is globally available. Biorex Diagnostics are proud to continue