Immuno Concepts was founded in 1979 with a commitment to advance the quality of diagnostic assays for systemic rheumatic diseases. Over thirty years later we still honor that commitment. Our company motto, “Quality People Setting the Quality Standard,” further reflects this commitment. We are proud to display that we have a quality system that is certified to ISO 13485 and we currently have all of our products CE marked.
In 1979 Immuno Concepts pioneered the conversion from rodent tissue to HEp-2 cells for detection of anti-nuclear antibodies (ANAs). Using genetic engineering we developed HEp-2000®, an ANA substrate with increased sensitivity for detection of autoantibodies to SS-A/Ro. The advantages of the HEp-2000® substrate over conventional HEp-2 have been documented in over thirty published papers from well-known institutions. Immuno Concepts was the first company to offer a non-fluorescent ANA. Our Colorzyme® methodology uses a patented stabilized color reagent system that allows slide-based assays to be read using common bright field microscopy. The Colorzyme® format is available for our ANA and nDNA slide assays.
From the beginning Immuno Concepts has been committed to education. Each year we offer workshops to educate clinicians and laboratorians on the valuable information that can be gained from the proper use of ANA screening and related testing. We offer self-help training in the form of our Visions II and III Training Series, pattern atlases, and pocket guides. Our Physician Pocket Guide is offered free of charge to clinicians and laboratories worldwide to assist them in maintaining their levels of expertise.
Today the laboratory is an ever-changing environment. With advancements in ELISA assays and increased attention being paid to the bottom-line, laboratory management is facing complex options. Immuno Concepts is ready to assist you in understanding these options and selecting what is best for your laboratory. We offer many options for both methodology and kit configuration. We would like to thank you for your vote of confidence that has allowed us to serve you over the many years and we will continue to work hard to deserve your trust.
