How gerbion Streamlines Molecular Diagnostics

gerbion is a Germany-based biotechnology company specializing in molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases. Since its founding in 2003, the company has developed and manufactured high-quality PCR assays and automated diagnostic solutions that are used by laboratories and healthcare institutions around the world. With a strong focus on innovation, reliability, and efficiency, gerbion helps healthcare professionals detect pathogens quickly and accurately, supporting better clinical decision-making.

As part of its production process, gerbion uses Micronic tubes and lyophilization caps to create stable, ready-to-use diagnostic reagents.

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Molecular diagnostic kits are highly sensitive and have traditionally depended on cold-chain logistics to maintain product integrity during transportation and storage. Shipping on dry ice increases transportation costs, complicates logistics, and can limit the availability of diagnostic products in certain regions.

To overcome these challenges, gerbion sought a solution that would allow its diagnostic reagents to remain stable without continuous refrigeration while maintaining the high quality required for molecular diagnostics.

By combining Micronic 0.50 ml tubes with specialized split lyophilization caps, gerbion has implemented an optimized freeze-drying process for its diagnostic reagents. Lyophilization removes moisture while preserving the integrity of the reagents, resulting in stable diagnostic pellets that can be stored and transported at room temperature.

This approach simplifies logistics and helps ensure consistent product quality from production to end use.

The lyophilized pellets produced using Micronic consumables are essential components of gerbion’s molecular diagnostic kits. Once combined with patient DNA or RNA samples, they enable the detection of infectious diseases, including influenza, COVID-19, and tuberculosis.

The kits are used by hospitals, clinical laboratories, and research facilities in automated diagnostic workflows. Extraction systems equipped with adapters for 96-format Micronic racks support high-throughput sample processing, allowing laboratories to perform accurate and efficient molecular testing.

By incorporating Micronic tubes and lyophilization caps into its manufacturing process, gerbion has enhanced both the production and distribution of its diagnostic kits. The combination of reliable consumables and an optimized lyophilization process has improved supply chain efficiency, reduced transportation requirements, and helped make molecular diagnostics more accessible to healthcare providers worldwide.

Interested in learning more about lyophilization? Read our blog to discover how the process improves reagent stability and simplifies laboratory logistics.

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