Tetracore, Inc.
Tetracore is a biotechnology company specializing in rapid diagnostic testing, PCR systems, and immunological solutions for human health, animal health, and domestic preparedness. They focus on innovative products such as the T-COR 8 PCR Thermocycler, BioThreat Alert® rapid test strips, and a wide range of molecular and immunological assays. The company is dedicated to providing fast, reliable, and high-quality results for first responders, clinicians, veterinarians, and government agencies, with a strong emphasis on biosafety, biodefense, and forensic applications.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Tetracore, Inc.
Rockville, Maryland, United States, North America
Products
Portable lateral flow assay reader (field LFA reader)
Handheld/portable optical reader for lateral flow test strips that standardizes strip interpretation and records results.
Portable real-time PCR thermocycler
Compact real-time PCR instrument for on-site nucleic acid amplification and detection to support rapid molecular diagnostics.
Real-time RT-PCR assay for RNA detection
Validated real-time RT-PCR test intended for quantitative detection of viral RNA.
Veterinary real-time PCR kits and reagents
Real-time PCR reagent kits and dry reagent formats designed for detection of animal diseases (example: Johne's disease assay formats listed under animal-health).
Rapid lateral flow test strips for biothreat detection
Immunological rapid test strips for detection of selected biological threat agents and toxins.
Bead-based multiplex arbovirus panel (18-plex)
Multiplex immunoassay panel configured for bead-array platforms to detect multiple arboviruses simultaneously.
Portable lateral flow assay reader (field LFA reader)
Handheld/portable optical reader for lateral flow test strips that standardizes strip interpretation and records results.
Portable real-time PCR thermocycler
Compact real-time PCR instrument for on-site nucleic acid amplification and detection to support rapid molecular diagnostics.
Real-time RT-PCR assay for RNA detection
Validated real-time RT-PCR test intended for quantitative detection of viral RNA.
Veterinary real-time PCR kits and reagents
Real-time PCR reagent kits and dry reagent formats designed for detection of animal diseases (example: Johne's disease assay formats listed under animal-health).
Rapid lateral flow test strips for biothreat detection
Immunological rapid test strips for detection of selected biological threat agents and toxins.
Bead-based multiplex arbovirus panel (18-plex)
Multiplex immunoassay panel configured for bead-array platforms to detect multiple arboviruses simultaneously.
Services
Forensic laboratory services
Human DNA testing and interpretation for identification, kinship, mixture analysis, degraded samples, and investigative genealogy using NGS and STR methods.
Training
Technical training programs for laboratory personnel and external partners in relevant assay and laboratory workflows.
Custom assay development
Design and validation of custom molecular and immunological assays tailored to customer targets and sample types.
Custom antibody development
Production and characterization of custom antibodies and conjugates for immunoassays and research applications.
BSL-3 laboratory services and mobile lab development
Handling and testing of samples that require BSL-3 containment and development of deployable laboratory solutions for field diagnostics.
Forensic laboratory services
Human DNA testing and interpretation for identification, kinship, mixture analysis, degraded samples, and investigative genealogy using NGS and STR methods.
Training
Technical training programs for laboratory personnel and external partners in relevant assay and laboratory workflows.
Custom assay development
Design and validation of custom molecular and immunological assays tailored to customer targets and sample types.
Custom antibody development
Production and characterization of custom antibodies and conjugates for immunoassays and research applications.
BSL-3 laboratory services and mobile lab development
Handling and testing of samples that require BSL-3 containment and development of deployable laboratory solutions for field diagnostics.
Expertise Areas
- Molecular diagnostics (real-time PCR and RT-PCR)
- Forensic genetics and investigative genetic genealogy
- Biothreat detection and domestic preparedness
- Veterinary and animal health diagnostics
Key Technologies
- Real-time PCR (qPCR/RT-PCR)
- Lateral flow immunoassays (LFA)
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- Nanopore sequencing