Testimonials

“Currently, genetic testing for Plavix non-response is performed in central labs and it takes one to seven days to get a test result back. This is often too late because most of the complications for CYP2C19*2 carriers occur in the first 24 to 48 hours. As a one-hour point-of-care test, the Spartan RX CYP2C19 has the potential to significantly reduce major cardiac events in heart attack patients.”

Dr. Derek So, M.D.
Staff cardiologist
University of Ottawa Heart Institute


“The Spartan DX is a new real-time PCR instrument that is ideal for use in laboratories wishing to perform non-batched (”stat”) molecular testing. This instrument provides rapid and reliable results comparable to other instruments of this type. It is easily incorporated in laboratories that already perform molecular testing — ideal for smaller labs wishing to introduce molecular testing — also may potentially improve diagnostic microbiology in developing countries as it is easy to use and relatively inexpensive.”

Dr. Karam Ramotar, Ph.D.
Molecular Microbiologist
Ottawa Hospital, General Campus


“The Spartan-HSV assay is reliable and reproducible, with performance equaling conventional real-time HSV PCR. The Spartan DXTM is an excellent choice for laboratories wanting an accurate, affordable and convenient platform to accommodate non-batched, “stat” testing, or for smaller laboratories seeking to implement small scale real-time molecular diagnostics in their facilities.”

Dr. Tim Karnauchow, Ph.D.
Clinical Virologist
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario