Diagnostic Products
Accurate diagnostics are important not only for the treatment of illness, but also the prevention of illness. Asahi Kasei Pharma develops and markets in vitro diagnostic products with a focus on lifestyle diseases and component enzymes for use in in vitro diagnostic products.
Enzymes for In Vitro Diagnostics
Ever since we succeeded in the industrialization of enzymes for lipid analysis, we have supplied numerous enzymes for diagnostic reagents to major global diagnostic reagent manufacturers and biosensor manufacturers.
We have also been working closely together with our customers from the initial stages of development, and have introduced new measurement methods to the world. Our uniquely developed enzymes are also one of the main features of our company.
Lucica™ glycated albumin assay kit
Proper blood glucose control is essential in preventing complications associated with diabetes. Glycated albumin is one marker used to ascertain glycemic control. Glycated albumin reflects mean glycemia over the two weeks prior to blood sampling. The Lucica™ glycated albumin assay kit, launched in 2004, measures glycated albumin using conventional automated analyzers. In 2009, the Japan Red Cross added glycated albumin as a laboratory test item for donated blood.
