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Microbix Launches New Products to Support H3N2 Flu Testing

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 10, 2025 · 07:00 MBX · 0.24 MICROBIX BIOSYSTEMS INC. J
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Executive Summary

  • Microbix Biosystems announced the commercial launch of its QAPs™ quality assessment products and QUANTDx™ reference materials for H3N2 Influenza A testing.
  • The new QAPs are available on Copan® FLOQSwabs® in RUO (PROCEEDx®) and IVD (REDx®) formats, offering multi‑year room‑temperature stability for assay training, validation, and performance verification.
  • H3N2 reference materials can be supplied on request to support limit‑of‑detection, sensitivity, and specificity studies for assay developers and regulatory submissions.

Key Details

  • Product Offering: QAPs™ (quality assessment products) for H3N2, packaged with existing H1N1 four‑plex formulation; available as PROCEEDx® (RUO) or REDx® (IVD).
  • Reference Materials: QUANTDx™ line now includes H3N2 reference materials for analytical performance characterization.
  • Target Users: Clinical laboratories, diagnostic developers, accreditation organizations, and testing sites needing validated sample mimetics.
  • Stability & Distribution: Multi‑year room‑temperature stability; distributed globally via Copan® FLOQSwabs®.
  • Epidemiological Context: Launch timed with emergence of H3N2 subclade K as dominant strain for the 2025/26 flu season, addressing antigenic drift concerns that can impair assay accuracy.
  • CEO Quote: Cameron Groome emphasized the importance of timely QAP availability to support public‑health responses and highlighted Microbix’s role as a Canadian‑led company delivering Ontario‑made healthcare solutions.
  • Company Background (relevant facts): Over 120 employees; FY2024 revenue C$25.4 million; products sold in >30 countries; ISO 9001 & 13485 accredited, FDA registered, CE marked.

Notable Quotes

“We believe it’s critical that Microbix creates QAPs for emerging infectious diseases in a timely manner. Effective public health responses to all outbreaks are predicated on accurate and reliable tracking, screening, and diagnosis – needs that are imperiled when quality management tools to support testing aren’t readily available.” – Cameron Groome, CEO & President

All forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties as described in the release.

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