Sponsors

Astoria-Pacific International (API) was founded in 1994 with the purpose of maximizing laboratory efficiency by offering automated analysis solutions. API designs, manufactures, markets, and services diagnostic instrumentation, which automates newborn screening tests. API’s newborn screening instrumentation is responsible for testing 36% of all babies born in the United States for one or more disorders. API is a small, privately owned business with 38 employees and has played a vital role in helping newborn screening labs worldwide increase efficiency and automation of tests for over 14 years. Our company is extremely dedicated to our customers and upholds an outstanding reputation for service and technical support in the newborn screening community.

Our SPOTCHECK® microflow analyzers measure biochemicals and enzymes in dried blood spots collected from newborns. SPOTCHECK assays can be multiplexed to run in tandem with other assays and also provide same day results. Our new SPOTCHECK microplate kits provide instrument flexibility to labs worldwide, including a fully automated robotic system for high throughput laboratories.

Our current product offering includes instrumentation and diagnostic kits to test for Biotinidase, Uridyltransferase (GALT), Total Galactose, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, G6PD, and Hexosaminidase. Our R&D division is always working to expand our product offering. Astoria-Pacific is committed to enhancing newborn screening and helping to make a difference in the lives of many babies and parents. API is a proud sponsor of the Save Babies through Screening Foundation and will continue to support the mission of increasing awareness for newborn screening.

Astoria-Pacific International's sponsorship of the Save Babies through Screening Foundation will aid the foundation with advancement in one of their strategic initiatives: the development of a program to expand access to the National Newborn Screening platform, including meetings and conferences. The aim of this program is to assist, strengthen and help expand the positive messaging of Newborn Screening through media awareness throughout the United States.

For a direct link to Astoria Pacific's website, please click here or on their logo above. For further information on spotcheck, you can write to Astoria Pacific by clicking here.