bioMérieux receives CE marking for VIDAS VITAMIN B12 TOTAL
For use on all VIDAS immunoanalyzers, VIDAS VITAMIN B12 TOTAL is an automated quantitative blood test that measures total vitamin B12 concentration
16 Oct 2024
bioMérieux has announced the CE marking of VIDAS® VITAMIN B12 TOTAL, an automated quantitative test for use on the VIDAS® immunoassay instruments. The test measures total vitamin B12 concentration in human serum or plasma in adults with suspected vitamin B12 deficiency or at risk for low levels of vitamin B12.
This new assay is for use on all VIDAS® immunoanalyzers that provide laboratory personnel with increased throughput and full traceability of test results. VIDAS® VITAMIN B12 TOTAL completes the VIDAS® routine test menu, reinforcing the family of assays targeting anemia.
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is essential for well-being and cellular metabolism. This micronutrient, mainly present in food products from animal origin – particularly meat, fish, eggs and dairy – is required for normal functioning of the central nervous system, DNA synthesis and healthy red blood cell formation.
Measuring levels of vitamin B12 may help optimize patients’ care since its deficiency can be associated with anemia or neurological symptoms including cognitive difficulties or impaired gait.
The commercial launch of VIDAS® VITAMIN B12 TOTAL is planned in select countries at the end of 2024, with an extended rollout in Q1 2025.
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