Techlab Inc., Corporate Research Center
TECHLAB, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of rapid non-invasive diagnostics for gastrointestinal diseases, including intestinal inflammation, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and parasitology. With a history spanning over 27 years, the company produces a portfolio of diagnostic tests for enteric diseases, including _C. difficile_, _E. coli_, and protozoan parasites. TECHLAB is headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, and manufactures its products in the United States. The company is committed to advancing infectious disease diagnostics and collaborates with various partners and events to promote its innovative solutions.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Patents
Fecal lactoferrin as a biomarker for determining disease severity and for treating infection in patients with Clostridium difficile disease
US-10295536-B2
View DetailsClostridium difficile dehydrogenase and toxin as a biomarker for monitoring infection in patients with clostridium difficile disease and differentiating carrier state from active disease
US-10295535-B2
View DetailsCell wall protein CwpV (CD0514) as a diagnostic marker for Clostridium difficile ribotype 027
US-9133527-B2
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Fecal lactoferrin as a biomarker for determining disease severity and for treating infection in patients with Clostridium difficile disease
US-10295536-B2
View DetailsClostridium difficile dehydrogenase and toxin as a biomarker for monitoring infection in patients with clostridium difficile disease and differentiating carrier state from active disease
US-10295535-B2
View DetailsCell wall protein CwpV (CD0514) as a diagnostic marker for Clostridium difficile ribotype 027
US-9133527-B2
View DetailsProducts
Single-device multistep stool assay for GDH antigen and toxins A/B
A rapid stool immunoassay that simultaneously detects glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) antigen and toxins A and B to support algorithm-based diagnosis of C. difficile infection in a single test device.
Rapid fecal lactoferrin test for intestinal inflammation
A rapid immunoassay for qualitative detection of fecal lactoferrin as a marker of fecal leukocytes and intestinal inflammation with results in minutes.
Urinary antigen test for respiratory pathogens
A rapid urinary antigen immunoassay intended to detect antigens from respiratory pathogens to provide two-pathogen results from a single rapid test.
Microwell ELISA for Giardia (veterinary)
An automatable microwell ELISA optimized for canine and feline fecal samples to qualitatively detect Giardia cyst antigen; produced under USDA establishment/product license for veterinary use.
Triple-parasite ELISA for Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Entamoeba histolytica
A plate-based enzyme immunoassay designed for simultaneous qualitative detection of Giardia spp., Cryptosporidium spp., and pathogenic E. histolytica antigens in human stool specimens to aid diagnosis of common protozoan gastrointestinal infections.
Rapid and plate-based Campylobacter antigen assays
Immunoassays for detection of Campylobacter jejuni/coli antigens available in a rapid benchtop format (~30 minutes) and a 96-well plate format for higher throughput, with FDA 510(k) clearance for U.S. marketing.
Single-device multistep stool assay for GDH antigen and toxins A/B
A rapid stool immunoassay that simultaneously detects glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) antigen and toxins A and B to support algorithm-based diagnosis of C. difficile infection in a single test device.
Rapid fecal lactoferrin test for intestinal inflammation
A rapid immunoassay for qualitative detection of fecal lactoferrin as a marker of fecal leukocytes and intestinal inflammation with results in minutes.
Urinary antigen test for respiratory pathogens
A rapid urinary antigen immunoassay intended to detect antigens from respiratory pathogens to provide two-pathogen results from a single rapid test.
Microwell ELISA for Giardia (veterinary)
An automatable microwell ELISA optimized for canine and feline fecal samples to qualitatively detect Giardia cyst antigen; produced under USDA establishment/product license for veterinary use.
Triple-parasite ELISA for Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Entamoeba histolytica
A plate-based enzyme immunoassay designed for simultaneous qualitative detection of Giardia spp., Cryptosporidium spp., and pathogenic E. histolytica antigens in human stool specimens to aid diagnosis of common protozoan gastrointestinal infections.
Rapid and plate-based Campylobacter antigen assays
Immunoassays for detection of Campylobacter jejuni/coli antigens available in a rapid benchtop format (~30 minutes) and a 96-well plate format for higher throughput, with FDA 510(k) clearance for U.S. marketing.
Services
Full-service manufacturing of in vitro diagnostic tests, including production under quality systems with ISO MDSAP certification and FDA registration; supports production of microwell ELISAs and rapid cassette assays.
Research and development services for assay design, optimization, and small-scale validation offered to industrial and academic clients.
Full-service manufacturing of in vitro diagnostic tests, including production under quality systems with ISO MDSAP certification and FDA registration; supports production of microwell ELISAs and rapid cassette assays.
Research and development services for assay design, optimization, and small-scale validation offered to industrial and academic clients.
Expertise Areas
- Enteric infectious disease diagnostics
- Immunoassay and ELISA development
- Point-of-care and laboratory rapid testing
- Parasitology diagnostics
Key Technologies
- Antigen-detection immunoassays
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) / microwell formats
- Rapid cassette / lateral-flow immunoassays
- Monoclonal antibody–based detection
News & Updates
TECHLAB will participate in the ASTMH 2014 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, discussing infectious disease diagnostics for global health.
TECHLAB will showcase its suite of lactoferrin testing products at the ACG 2014 in Philadelphia.
TECHLAB is sponsoring the 8th annual Southwest Virginia Life Science Forum at Virginia Tech.
TECHLAB was recognized on the Valleys Innovation Council website for its leadership in infectious disease diagnostics.
TECHLAB announced FDA clearance for its rapid tests for _Campylobacter_ in fecal specimens, aiding in diagnosis of campylobacteriosis.
TECHLAB received USDA licenses for its _Giardia_ Vet Chek™ test, enabling large-scale veterinary testing for _Giardia_ cyst antigen.
TECHLAB will participate in the ASTMH 2014 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, discussing infectious disease diagnostics for global health.
TECHLAB will showcase its suite of lactoferrin testing products at the ACG 2014 in Philadelphia.
TECHLAB is sponsoring the 8th annual Southwest Virginia Life Science Forum at Virginia Tech.
TECHLAB was recognized on the Valleys Innovation Council website for its leadership in infectious disease diagnostics.
TECHLAB announced FDA clearance for its rapid tests for _Campylobacter_ in fecal specimens, aiding in diagnosis of campylobacteriosis.
TECHLAB received USDA licenses for its _Giardia_ Vet Chek™ test, enabling large-scale veterinary testing for _Giardia_ cyst antigen.