Tetracore is a biotechnology research and development organization
that develops highly innovative diagnostic reagents and assays for
infectious diseases and biological warfare (BW) threat agents. The
company focuses on antibody-based and nucleic acid-based detection
reagents and technologies. Tetracore offers a broad range of highly-specific,
rapid, antibody-based test kits and antibody reagents for the detection
of BW infectious agents and toxins, including the first FDA cleared
test kit for identification of B. anthracis from colonies. Tetracore
also offers a product line of real-time, probe hydrolysis Polymerase
Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits for sensitive and specific detection
of animal pathogens. In addition, Tetracore contracts with the US Government
for development of: real-time PCR diagnostic tests for BW agents, novel
nucleic acid extraction procedures, and specialized nucleic acid products.
The four founding scientists, Gary Long, Ph. D., Beverly L. Mangold,
Ph.D. Thomas W. O'Brien, Ph.D., and William M. Nelson, M.D. (CDR, US
Navy Ret.), have been leaders in the development of state-of-the-art
diagnostic technology for use by the Joint Program Office for Bio-defense
(JPO), the Department of Defense (DOD), FBI, and DOE. These scientists
bring their extensive expertise and skills to Tetracore Inc. in order
to provide these same organizations with an expanded production capability,
greater flexibility in the development of new technology, and the ability
to innovate in an entrepreneurial atmosphere
Tetracore's strong scientific team and powerful technology base positions
the company at the forefront in the development and production of today's
important detection tools for Clinical, Veterinary, and Domestic Preparedness
Testing:
Clinical:
• RedLine Alert (TM), an antibody-based test kit for
use as an aid in the clinical laboratory identification of Bacillus
anthracis colonies
Veterinary:
• VetAlert(TM), real-time PCR and rt-PCR kits for use in
detection of bacterial and viral pathogens of animals, including
tests for Foot-and-mouth disease virus, West Nile virus, and Classical
Swine Fever virus
Domestic Preparedness:
• BioThreat Alert®, antibody-based test kits for
use by first responders in detection of biological terrorism-related
infectious agents and toxins in suspicious samples, including tests
for anthrax, plague, tularemia, botulinum toxin, ricin toxin, brucella, abrin, orthopox, BW simulants and
SEB toxin
Antibody Products:
• A wide range of antibodies and ELISA tests
for your research use.
Our product offerings can be seen in the Products
Section of our Web
site.
