Sale of virology and BBV diagnostics business

iQur has decided to focus on its exciting vaccines programme, building upon promising early results to develop therapeutic and prophylactic vaccines for hepatitis, other infections and cancer. As a result, the diagnostics business of iQur has been transferred to Delphic, a provider of specialist diagnostics for HIV and hepatitis since 2001.

iQur will continue to provide the ELF™ test for assessing liver fibrosis from its Southampton laboratory, in partnership with Siemens.

Professor William Rosenberg, CEO and CSO of iQur, commented: “The divestment of our diagnostics business allows us to concentrate on our promising vaccines research programme. As a company similarly committed to personalised therapies, to accessibility and to high levels of service, we anticipate a seamless transition of our diagnostic business into Delphic.

“I would like to thank our customers, suppliers and staff for their support over the last 6 years. iQur remains dedicated to developing new therapies for liver disease and the transfer to Delphic of our diagnostics division will enable us to focus all our efforts in this very promising area. In addition, working in conjunction with Siemens iQur will continue to establish the ELF™ Test as the leading non-invasive test for liver fibrosis.”

• What products will now be supplied by Delphic?
  • HCV, HBV and HIV virology diagnostics
  • Blood borne virus (BBV) pre-diagnostics screening

 

• What is happening to the ELF™ test?
  • iQur will continue to provide the ELF™ test from its Southampton facilities and customers should continue to send samples for ELF™ testing to Southampton in the usual way.
  • Enquiries regarding ELF™ should be directed to:
  Dr Richard Cross
  023 8079 6826
  richard.cross@iqur.com

 

• Where should I send my samples for diagnostic testing?
  • Samples should be sent directly to Delphic’s ISO 9001:2000 certified laboratory in Kent (www.delphicdiagnostics.com/laboratories).
  • Samples sent to Southampton in error will be redirected to Delphic Diagnostics for a transition period - please note, this may impact on your expected turnaround time.
  • Questions regarding service continuity should be directed to:
  Nick Gardiner, Customer Services and Operations Manager
  07811 104708 / 020 7499 0777
  nick.gardiner@delphicdiagnostics.com

 

• Who are Delphic?
  Delphic is a specialist laboratory company providing testing to over 200 HIV and hepatitis treatment centres and to the pharmaceutical industry. The company has particular expertise in infectious diseases. Its laboratories are certified to ISO, GCLP, CAP and CLIA standards. Delphic has an excellent reputation for service and has introduced pharmacology and pharmacogenetic diagnostics into routine clinical use. It has a growing portfolio of clinical trials.