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Al Borg Lab Announces Acquisition Of The Largest Private Laboratory Specialized In Molecular Techniques
Al Borg has recently acquired the “Molecular Diagnostic Center (MDC)” which is currently the largest private laboratory in Egypt specializing in Molecular techniques (over half a million molecular tests/year). This acquisition will allow (MDC) to benefit from Al Borg’s network of labs,managerial skills and marketing experience and will also expand Al Borg’ scurrent menu of tests.
MDC through its "state-of-the-art" testing has a portfolio of tests that includes:
• Infectious diseases
Molecular Virology for Hepatitis C (HCV), Hepatitis B (HBV), Cyto MegaloVirus (CMV), Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)…
Molecular Microbiology for Tuberculosis (TB) in different biologicalfluids…
Molecular Parasitology for Shcistosomiasis & Toxoplasma ….
• Hematological diseases
This includes molecular testing for Thrombophelia, Thallassemia and Philadelphia chromosome.
• Genetic diseases
An extended menu is currently being implemented in conjunction with the Medical Genetic Center (MGC)
The DNA/RNA amplification methods involved in diagnosing the above diseases includes RT-PCR, Nested-PCR, Array-PCR and Reverse dot hybridization.
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