
Genedrive Plc, a molecular diagnostics firm established in Manchester, UK, in 2000 (and known as Epistem Holdings Plc until its name change in July 2016), focuses on developing and commercializing innovative point-of-care diagnostic platforms. These solutions cater to a range of applications, including the identification of infectious diseases, genetic profiling, and pathogen detection. At the core of their offerings is the proprietary Genedrive system, a compact polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. This advanced platform enables the rapid amplification and detection of nucleic acids from diverse biological samples, such as plasma, sputum, and buccal swabs. The Genedrive platform features several key diagnostic products: the Genedrive HCV ID Kit for qualitative Hepatitis C virus detection; the Genedrive BioPlex, designed for the quick identification of military biothreats from pathogens; and the Genedrive MT-RNR1-ID Kit, a rapid genetic test vital for emergency neonatal care. Complementing these is the Genedrive Connect app, an Android-based mobile application that streamlines data management and facilitates results transmission. Genedrive Plc serves the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors globally, with its reach extending throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and other international regions. The company has also partnered with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences to automate laboratory PCR testing procedures for COVID-19.
Genedrive Plc trades as GDR.L on LSE. The company is classified in Healthcare / Medical - Diagnostics & Research and reports in GBP.
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Latest available fiscal data shows £764,000 of revenue and -£5.23M of net income.
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Company website: https://www.genedriveplc.com
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