Vidan Diagnostics Extends Reagent Stability for β-Hydroxybutyrate 21FS Assay on Beckman AU® Clinical Chemistry Systems

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 28, 2021 – Vidan Diagnostics, LLC today announced that it has extended the shelf-life of its Next Generaton Beta-hydroxybutyrate 21FS Reagent to two years from date of manufacture. This assay can be used on any open-channel clinical chemistry analyzers to include the Beckman Coulter AU^® Systems. Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is an important marker when used in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests for the diagnosis and management of ketoacidosis and its main causative factor, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Beckman Coulter AU^® Systems and Beta-hydroxybutyrate 21FS

Vidan Diagnostics’ currently offers reagent application and pre-filled reagent packaging for the Beckman Coulter AU^® Clinical Chemistry Systems making it convenient for customers. “Having extended the shelf-life of our Next Generation Beta-hydroxybutyrate 21FS reagent through real-time studies has futher improved and solidified the quality of our assay”, said Gilbert Mejia, CEO of Vidan Diagnostics. Both our distributors and our customers will benefit from this enhancement of our beta-hydroxybutyrate reagent”, Mejia added.

Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

Beta-hydroxybutyrate is the predominate ketone body produced during Diabetic Ketoacidosis, (DKA) It’s relative proportion in the blood, (78%) is greater than the other two ketones, acetoacetate, (20%) and acetone, (2%) and is therefore the best indicator of DKA. DKA is a serious condition that can lead to diabetic coma or even death.

Founded in 2018, Vidan Diagnostics LLC is a supplier of medical diagnostic products. It is focuse8 on medical devices and reagents used for diagnosing and monitoring patients with conditions of diabetes, sepsis, anemia, heart disease and stroke. Vidan Diagnostics is dedicated to delivering proven and innovative products to all people in all places, in all aspects and stages of life with integrity and reliability. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.