Reditus Laboratories Joins Forces with Thomas Scientific for Expanded Distribution

PEKIN, Ill. and SWEDESBORO, N.J. – Thomas Scientific, the nation's largest pure-play distributor of scientific products, has officially entered into a supplier partnership with Reditus Laboratories, LLC, d/b/a "GRD," a full-service pathology laboratory also specializing in PCR/molecular testing and anatomical/clinical pathology.

Reditus, which provides pathology and molecular services to healthcare facilities across Illinois, has also delivered more than 2,400,000 COVID-19 tests since April 2020. This significant uptick in the PCR testing portion of their business eventually prompted Reditus/GRD to develop real-time PCR assays and extraction kits made for RUO. These products are the primary initial focus of the distribution agreement with Thomas Scientific.

Reditus/GRD's Pathogen Extraction Reagents (RUO) provide a simple, reliable, and affordable alternative to other commercial reagents for nucleic acid extraction for downstream applications like PCR and NGS. The Reagents can be used with both manual and automated extraction methods, such as KingFisher FLEX systems. Reditus/GRD has also developed the FluV19 multiplex RT-PCR (RUO) assay capable of detecting SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, and Influenza B. Additionally, detection of human RNase P is also included in the multiplex assay as an internal extraction control for sample matrixes containing human cells.

"Our intent, through partnership with Thomas Scientific, is to provide cost effective and reliable reagents for use in molecular biology," stated Dr. Joshua Geltz, Director of the Reditus Molecular Laboratory and Dr. Aaron Rossi, CEO in a joint statement. "Our strategy focuses on universal applications for molecular biology with fewer steps, greater reproducibility in recovery of extraction material, and increased confidence of quality results with real-time assays."

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: PR Newswire

Latest Articles

Feb10

Choosing the Right Tubes for Sample Integrity

In laboratory environments, sample integrity is critical to ensuring reliable research results, workflow efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Read More >

Sep30

Common FAQs and Considerations on Calibration Weights

Used across a multitude of scientific and industrial settings, balance and calibration weights play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and precision of measurement equipment in quantitative analysis.

Read More >

Sep27

Improving Lab Balance Performance with Reliable Accessories

Lab balance accessories such as balance tables, marble balance tables, anti-vibration tables, draft shields, and balance platforms are necessary to achieve precise and reliable measurements in any laboratory setting.

Read More >