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Innovation in Lateral Flow Assays

Innovation in Lateral Flow Assays

Innovation in Lateral Flow Assays

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document discusses advancements in lateral flow assays, focusing on new generation conjugate and absorbent pads designed for high reliability and improved uniformity. These innovations aim to enhance the performance of diagnostic tests by providing high purity media, consistent lot-to-lot performance, and a wide range of customizable options.
Key Features:
  • High Purity Media: Production methods minimize contamination risks, ensuring reliable test results.
  • Lot-to-Lot Uniformity: Stable production settings ensure consistent product quality.
  • Wide Product Range: Various grades are available to meet specific development needs.
  • Long-term Supply: Continuous supply supports long-term diagnostic needs.
  • Customized Options: Pads can be chemically pretreated and customized in cutting and packaging.
  • Treatment Capability: Uniform treatment reduces production steps and chemical usage.
Applications: The pads are suitable for infectious disease screening, pregnancy tests, drug abuse monitoring, veterinary diagnostics, food and beverage testing, and environmental safety.
Product Innovations:
  • New Absorbent Pad (Grade 440): Features intermediate thickness and high wicking rate, made from a cotton and glass fiber blend.
  • New Conjugate Pads (Grades 8980, 8914, 6614): Improved uniformity and performance consistency, suitable for various signal reagents, and designed for rapid test interpretation.
Technical Data: The document provides detailed specifications for various grades, including basis weight, caliper, wicking rate, and water absorption capacity.
Company Information: Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fiber-based materials, offering innovative and sustainable solutions. The company is committed to expanding the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life.
Contact Information: Contact details for sales in North America, EMEA, Asia, and South America are provided.
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Catalog excerpts

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New generation conjugate and absorbent pads for high reliability and improved uniformity

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Our improved solutions to support your diagnostic needs 440 Absorbent pad 8980, 8914 and 6614 Conjugate pads Efficiency and accuracy are two key factors when it comes to improving qualitative and quantitative test methods. This is why we are committed to continuously improve our offering and develop innovative materials. Ahlstrom-Munksjö new absorbent and conjugate pads designed for Lateral Flow Immuno Assays applications represent a rapid, cost-effective, easy-to-use and close-to-the-patient solution for achieving reliable and consistent results. Providing added value — igh purity media without...

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New Absorbent Pad 440 - Fiber blend absorbent pad Change in absorption kinetic We are now offering an absorbent pad with an intermediate thickness and absorption capacity between our standard grades 222 and 270. Grade 440 exhibits exceptional dimensional stability and a high wicking rate because it consists of a blend of cotton and glass fibers. - New absorption capacity: Expands design options — Quick absorption: Assists in conjugate release from membrane — Low wet swelling: Preferred for tight tolerances

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8914 - Glass conjugate pad New conjugate pad with high uniformity for better CV We have designed a new microfiber glass conjugate pad to offer better uniformity intended to improve the coefficient of variability (CV). — Very good uniformity: Exhibits low coefficient of variability — Low porosity: Conjugate stays within pad when applied — Good wicking rate: Suitable for tests requiring a rapid interpretation — Neutral surface pH: For good stability of conjugate without pretreatment — Tensile strength: Compatible with reel to reel equipment — Two blocking agent concentrations: For additional design...

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We deliver uniform and consistent products to ensure reproducibility in diagnostic test formats. In Vitro Diagnostic series is available in a wide range of thickness, absorption levels and compositions.

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Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life. Our offering include filter materials, release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor papers, abrasive and tape backings, electrotechnical paper, glass fiber materials, medical fiber materials and solutions for diagnostics as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial and consumer end-uses. Our annual net sales are about EUR 3 billion and we employ some 8,000...

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