Wednesday 12th August 2026
Bio-Techne Diagnostics joins the Whitehead Scientific portfolio
Whitehead Scientific is pleased to introduce Bio-Techne Diagnostics to our portfolio, bringing innovative molecular diagnostic solutions to clinical and laboratory settings across South Africa.
Bio-Techne Diagnostics develops streamlined solutions for challenging genetic and oncology applications, combining advanced assay chemistries with optimised workflows to support accurate, reliable results while simplifying laboratory operations.
A Portfolio Built for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics
The Bio-Techne Diagnostics portfolio encompasses repeat expansion testing, carrier screening and molecular oncology, providing targeted solutions for some of the most challenging areas of advanced molecular diagnostics.
The AmplideX genetics range addresses repeat expansion and neurogenetic disorders, including Fragile X syndrome (FMR1), C9orf72-related ALS/FTD, myotonic dystrophy (DMPK) and Huntington's disease (HTT), alongside carrier screening applications.
The QuantideX oncology range supports molecular testing applications across haematological malignancies and solid tumours, including chronic myeloid leukaemia (BCR-ABL), acute promyelocytic leukaemia (PML-RARA) monitoring, and JAK2 and ESR1 mutation analysis.
The AmplideX® Nanopore Carrier Plus Kits (RUO)
A key addition to the portfolio is the AmplideX® Nanopore Carrier Plus Kits (RUO), designed for Oxford Nanopore sequencing workflows. Built around one panel, four kits and nine conditions, the portfolio provides flexibility to select the coverage most relevant to your testing requirements.
- Kit A: Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMN1/SMN2)
- Kit B: Fragile X Syndrome (FMR1)
- Kit C: α-thalassaemia (HBA1), β-thalassaemia (HBA2) and Sickle Cell Disease (HBB)
- Kit D: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CYP21A2), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Tenascin-X deficiency), Gaucher Disease and Haemophilia A
The Bio-Techne Diagnostics portfolio combines advanced molecular assay technologies with streamlined workflows and dedicated analysis software, supporting laboratories in implementing complex genetic and oncology testing efficiently and with confidence. The portfolio includes RUO and IVD (SAHPRA pending) solutions.
Advanced molecular diagnostics. Streamlined workflows. Local expertise.
Available through Whitehead Scientific.
Bio-Techne Diagnostics™ | Formerly Asuragen®