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News Release from: Biochrom
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 July 2004
Biochrom AAA Achieves PKU Approval
Biochrom Amino Acid Analysers are used widely for screening blood plasma samples for PKU, a genetic disorder that prevents the normal use of protein foods that can lead to impaired brain development.
Biochrom Amino Acid Analysers are used widely for screening blood plasma samples for Phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder that prevents the normal use of protein foods that can lead to impaired brain development if not treated The IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) Directive requires that equipment and reagents used for the in vitro diagnosis of this condition are subject to especially stringent quality controls, certified by an external "notified body"
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The certification reference is 0890333/C.
This makes Biochrom the first AAA manufacturer to achieve this internationally recognised approval for its PKU diagnostic reagents.
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