BFTI receives Argentinean Health Ministry approval for its rapid immunochromotographic assays for the detection of the HIV 1/2 and Hepatitis "B" viruses.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 1995-- Bio-Fluorescent Technologies Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:BFTI BFTI Brownfields Tax Incentive ) Wednesday announced the receipt of Health Ministry registration for its rapid assay tests for the HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. 1/2 and Hepatitis "B" virus in Argentina. Product registration for import was granted Dec. 15, 1995. The company expects to receive its first order from Argentina in January 1996. These rapid screening assays give results in 7-10 minutes without the requirement of laboratory equipment or trained technicians and can therefore be performed in doctors/dentists waiting rooms, office or at home. Bio-Fluorescent Technologies Inc. is an international marketing company specializing in leading edge human screening and confirmatory immuno assays including HIV. The company's flagship product known as the MEHICA GP120 combines leading edge satellite imaging technology with state-of-the-art bio-chemistry. The MEHICA GP120 provides the only mechanized mech·a·nize tr.v. mech·a·nized, mech·a·niz·ing, mech·a·niz·es 1. To equip with machinery: mechanize a factory. 2. equipment available today to quickly and accurately process immuno-fluorescent assay (IFA Immunofluorescent assay (IFA) A blood test sometimes used to confirm ELISA results instead of using the Western blotting. In an IFA test, HIV antigen is mixed with a fluorescent compound and then with a sample of the patient's blood. ) tests. CONTACT: Bio Fluorescent Technologies Inc., Scottsdale George, 800/870-1233 or Margaret, 800/665-1335 |
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